Bipedal Cassie sets Guinness World Record for robotic 100-meter sprint

[New Atlas logo]( Robotics [Bipedal Cassie sets Guinness World Record for robotic 100-meter sprint]( [Cassie the robot en route to a Guinness World Record]( A machine named Cassie has set a Guinness World Record for the 100-meter dash by a bipedal robot, and while it’s far from the blistering pace of the world’s best athletes, it is an impressive demonstration of robotics and engineering. [Read more]( Sponsored Content [Guide 2022: Learn How to Fix Video Corruption in Three Steps!]( [Wondershare Repairit Online: A Free and Reliable Video Repair Platform]( Corrupted or damaged videos are common problems that may occur due to unexpected reasons. If you face this problem frequently, you can try an efficient online video repair tool called Wondershare Repairit. [Read more]( Aircraft [Wheels up, as the gorgeous, electric Eviation Alice takes flight]( [A historic moment for zero-emissions flight, as the 9-seat Alice commuter plane makes its first test flight]( After showing off with some extravagant runway wheelies last week, Alice, the "world's first all-electric commuter aircraft," lifted off overnight on a historic first flight. It's another major milestone toward zero-emissions medium-range air travel. [Read more]( Energy [Thyssenkrupp may have just cleared the path to bulk green steelmaking]( [Thyssenkrupp has announced a US$1.9 billion investment that will accelerate its green steelmaking transition, using promising new technology that obviates the need for high-grade iron ore]( The German steel giant is investing $1.9 billion in a hydrogen-powered direct-reduction system that can create high-quality steel without needing the rare, high-grade iron ore required by most green steel processes. This could open the floodgates. [Read more]( Space ["Mini-photographer" CubeSat relays explosive pics of NASA asteroid crash]( [The LICIACube's view of the plume ejected from the Dimorphos asteroid after impact]( Dozens of Earth-based telescopes were trained on the Dimorphos asteroid as it was struck by NASA’s DART spacecraft yesterday, but scientists also had some eyes in the sky – a CubeSat satellite deployed specifically to photograph the event. [Read more]( Around The Home [First 2-in-1 Roomba vacuums, mops, and keeps your carpet dry]( [As seen on previous Roomba models, the newly introduced Roomba Combo j7+ can detect and avoid obstacles in its path]( iRobot has rolled out its first entry in the world of vacuum and mopping combination robots with what it says is the most advanced system of its type, featuring a retractable mop head that swings up and out of the way. [Read more]( Automotive [VW's Gen.Travel autonomous EV concept features modular seating system]( [The Gen.Travel was unveiled at the Chantilly Arts & Elegance auto show on Sept. 25th]( If passengers are traveling in a truly self-driving car, they don't have to stay in the traditional seating position. That's where Volkswagen's Gen.Travel concept comes in, as it allows the seating to be rearranged for different types of trips. [Read more]( Bicycles [e-Vertic ebikes designed to satisfy trail riders, tourers and commuters]( [The leader of Bianchi's new e-Vertic range of ebikes is the performance-driven FX-Type Pro enduro eMTB]( After catering to most ebike riders with the e-Omnia range last year, veteran Italian marque Bianchi is repeating the formula with five new e-Vertic models for riders looking to tackle "the most adrenalin-soaked trails to the mean streets of town." [Read more]( Marine ["World-first" autonomous electric passenger ferry enters use in Norway]( [Passengers line up to try out the new milliAmpere 2]( Building bridges over waterways isn't a simple endeavor, which is why many cities instead look to ferries. With that fact in mind, a new autonomous electric passenger ferry is being trialled in Norway, and it's said to be the first of its kind. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [One hour of weekly weight training could cut risk of death by 20%]( [New research has illuminated the health benefits of weight training when it comes to mortality risk]( A new study has shed light on the links between muscle-strengthening activities and risk of death, and found that as little as 30-60 minutes of this activity per week could have a significant impact on our longevity. 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[Read more]( Medical [MIT's at-home gait monitor wirelessly tracks progression of Parkinson's]( [MIT scientists have developed a wireless system to monitor the gait of Parkinson's patients at home]( The progression of Parkinson’s is characterized by a deterioration in motor control, and through a new study MIT researchers have explored how this might be monitored via a person’s walking patterns at home. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [How insufficient sleep can damage your immune stem cells]( [After just six weeks of volunteers sleeping 90 minutes less than usual the researchers saw distinct changes in immune stem cells]( A new study has highlighted one way insufficient sleep can harm your immune system, making you more vulnerable to infections and inflammatory disease by damaging your body’s hematopoietic stem cells. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Experts still debating link between COVID and type 1 diabetes in children]( [Two studies found small increases in rates of type 1 diabetes following COVID infections but there is disagreement over whether the viral infection is a cause]( Two studies, both yet to be peer-reviewed and published, have reached contradictory conclusions about the link between COVID and type 1 diabetes in children, affirming the lack of clarity researchers still face in determining this particular association. [Read more]( Aircraft [SkyDrive looks to fly into air taxi territory with two-seat SD-05 eVTOL]( [SkyDrive is aiming to be flying passengers in the SD-05 two-seat air taxi in time for the World Expo 2025 in Japan]( With plans to introduce an air taxi service at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, SkyDrive has announced that lessons learned from the development of its sporty SD-03 single-seat prototype have informed the design of a new two-seater SD-05 eVTOL. [Read more]( Outdoors [Chasm-Lite is claimed to be world's lightest, most compact inflatable SUP]( [The Kokopelli Chasm-Lite is presently on Kickstarter]( Although inflatable stand-up paddle boards are popular due to their portability, most of them still aren't light enough to carry for long distances. The Chasm-Lite is an exception, as it's reportedly the world's lightest, most compact inflatable SUP. [Read more]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for our daily newsletter at [newatlas.com]( (or [gizmag.com]( before August 2016). [Update profile]( | [Unsubscribe]( Copyright New Atlas © 2022