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iCandy: Imitation of Life

Robots run, swim, act, and fight like us

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EnergyTopicAerospaceTypeNews

DARPA Hopes to Beam Power Across 200 Kilometers

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EnergyTopicTypeNewsClimate Tech

For Sustainable Batteries, Just Add a Pinch of Salt

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