Why Meta Platforms' Open-Source AI Strategy Might Win the Long Game

Meta Platforms' open-source approach might look risky in the short term, but it could prove brilliant in the long run.

Caltech built a robot that could probably outrun, outsmart, and outfly you

Caltech and Abu Dhabi’s TII have unveiled X1, a groundbreaking robot that walks, flies, and drives — seamlessly switching ...
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Soft skin allows vine robots to navigate complex, fragile environments

Researchers have developed a soft robotic skin that enables vine robots that are just a few millimeters wide to navigate ...

I've tested free vs. paid AI coding tools - here's which one I'd actually use

Some developers pay big for AI coding tools. Others stick with free. Here's how to know when to spend - and when to save.
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New open-source tool helps engineers create gradient 3D-printed designs

Charles Wade, a PhD student in computer science at the University of Colorado Boulder, has developed OpenVCAD, a design ...
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Open-source software allows for efficient 3D printing with multiple materials

A new open-source tool is reshaping how engineers design multi-material objects. Charles Wade, a Ph.D. student in the ...