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energy-efficient robot hand learns how not to drop the ball
Researchers have designed a low-cost, energy-efficient robotic hand that can grasp a range of objects – and not drop them – using just the movement of its wrist and the feeling in its ‘skin’. Grasping objects of different sizes, shapes and textures is a problem that is easy for a human, but challenging for …
Regional council learns about mixed waste pre-sort technology
The Durham York Energy Centre is one of the destinations for waste after it finds its way through the mixed waste technology coming with the region’s new anaerobic digester. By Chris Jones/The Oshawa Express As the region delves deeper into the process of bringing an anaerobic digester to Durham, regional councillors are seeking to …
Braham School Board learns about new technology updates | Local News
Technology was the main topic of discussion during the Aug. 19 Braham School Board meeting. Elementary Principal Jeff Eklund stated that this year some students in the elementary grades will have Chromebooks to replace previously used hardware. A Chromebook lab replaces the previous computer lab. The advantage of this device is its user friendliness to …
Baby long-eared owl Rusty learns to fly at botanic garden
A five-week-old long-eared owl has had a hoot learning to fly. Rusty was born in captivity so needed a little human help to spread his wings. Emma Hill, who co-owns the British Bird of Prey Centre at the National Botanic Garden of Wales, was happy to step up. A few test flights did not end …
