A British R&D unit that’s been compared to DARPA is funding synthetic muscles, electronic skin, and mechanical hands for a robotics dexterity project. The Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) today unveiled the 10 teams selected for the programme. Their mission: usher in a new era of dexterity that will transform robotics and human productivity. Members of the group span startups, u [...]
Auto loan delinquencies are rising across the U.S., but some states are seeing a sharper increase than others — signaling deeper financial stress for drivers already burdened by high interest rates and growing vehicle costs. Read more... [...]