Unitree B2 quadruped robot is better, stronger and faster

[New Atlas logo]( Robotics [Unitree B2 quadruped robot is better, stronger and faster]( [The Unitree B2 quadruped robot is claimed to tip the scales at about 60 kg (132 lb)]( While Boston Dynamics may have pioneered the field of quadruped "robot dogs," Chinese company Unitree has definitely done a good job of jumping on board. Its latest industrial robot, the B2, offers some major improvements over its predecessor. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Fashion meets function and warmth with the $130 Paffuto Heated Coat]( Step into a world of warmth and style with the Paffuto heated coat by Helios. This innovative garment is your ticket to cozy adventures in any weather, ensuring you stay toasty and chic no matter the temperature. [Read more]( Military [US Air Force refuels a tanker plane backwards]( [A C-5M transport aircraft prepares to refuel a refueling tanker]( In a topsy-turvy bit of military aviation, the US Air Force used a C-5M Super Galaxy heavy transport to refuel a KC-10 Extender refueling tanker aircraft, pumping fuel backwards up the boom from transport to tanker instead of the other way around. [Read more]( Good Thinking [Efficient construction system stacks self-contained modules like Legos]( [A dormitory at a military facility, which was built utilizing the new system]( Erecting an entire building from scratch can be time-consuming and expensive, which is why many companies look to factory-built prefabricated structures. A new technology takes that idea further, with prefab blocks that are stacked like Lego blocks. [Read more]( Outdoors [Top teardrops, tent-tops and tiny ebike camping trailers of 2023]( [The X-Cabin shares its shape with basic commercial and horse trailers but gets upgraded into a stylish trailer trailer with its polished aluminum skin, windows, baby moon wheels and accessories]( In addition to numerous motorized tiny campers, 2023 brought to light many new towable micro-RVs. Our top picks of the year include an Airstream-style camping cube, a scenic glass-doored teardrop and multiple ebike-pulled caravans. [Read more]( Automotive [Review: 2023 Dodge Hornet isn’t what we expected]( [The 2023 Dodge Hornet is a strong looker]( The 2023 Dodge Hornet looked to be an okay entry into a popular vehicle segment. The Hornet is relatively compact and, on paper, has good numbers. But most of my colleagues have not been kind to the Hornet. However, I think they’re wrong. [Read more]( Photography [Best photos of 2023: Animals, aurorae and amazing landscapes]( ["A Lemon's Life," depicting a juvenile lemon shark in the Bahamas, was the winner of the Mangroves & Underwater category of the 2023 Mangrove Photography Awards]( Every year, countless stunning images are submitted to photography competitions around the world. From cosmic structures to microscopic marvels and everything in between, here is a snapshot of the most awe-inspiring photographs of 2023. [Read more]( Military [US Navy receives first long-range robotic submarine]( [Orca showing off its mast]( The US Navy has taken delivery of its first giant robotic submarine. Boeing's Extra Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV), also known as "Orca," has completed acceptance tests including extensive surface and underwater trials. [Read more]( Health & Wellbeing [Death pathways, hydration & genetic tweaks: 2023’s top anti-aging stories]( [A good chunk of research in 2023 was dedicated to anti-aging]( Aging is a natural part of life. But does it have to be? Helping humans to live longer and healthier were two things that featured in research during 2023. Here are the top anti-aging stories that appeared on New Atlas throughout the year. [Read more]( Military [Raytheon to build microwave weapon antennas for US Air Force and Navy]( [Directed energy weapons can counter a wide variety of drone threats]( The US Navy and US Air Force have tapped Raytheon to design, build and test two high-power microwave antenna systems. These will be used in field-grade directed energy weapons to counter aerial drones and similar threats. [Read more]( Science [The Year in Science 2023]( [The year in science for 2023]( With 2023 drawing to a close, it's once again time to look at the significant, intriguing, and sometimes just plain daft science stories of the year. So, let's dive in and see what the science types have been up to. [Read more]( Around The Home [LG's new AI assistant will roam your home on two wheels]( [LG’s smart home AI agent, looking like it's eyeing up a teddy bear]( While AI assistants like Alexa can be helpful, they're typically stuck in stationary devices such as smart speakers. LG is out to change that, with a new AI that makes its way through users' homes in the form of a wheeled robot. [Read more]( Military [Silent Arrow to develop motorized, disposable, heavy transport drone]( [Artist's concept of the CLS-300]( Aerospace company Silent Arrow has been awarded a contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory's innovation arm AFWERX to develop a heavy payload, long-range motorized version of its GD-2000 glider drone capable of flying 300 nm (350 mi, 560 km). [Read more]( Medical [Keto diet's gut changes may protect against epileptic seizures]( [Researchers have found that keto-induced changes in gut microbial makeup may be beneficial for epileptics]( A new UCLA study has found how a keto diet induces changes in the gut microbiome that could protect treatment-resistant epileptic children against seizures. This discovery opens the door to the development of new therapies that can prevent seizures. [Read more]( Medical [AI scope hunts down colon polyps, aiding less experienced doctors]( [Researchers found that colonoscopy assisted by AI improved the detection of polyps by inexperienced doctors]( Researchers have found that inexperienced doctors performing AI-assisted colonoscopies significantly improved their detection of polyps. Using AI in this way could lower the chances of missing these potential precursors to colorectal cancer. [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