They thought this rare, tiny flower was extinct since WWI. Now it’s a symbol of hope
A botanist in Vermont found a rare tiny flower called false mermaid-weed that was thought to have gone extinct in the state since World War 1. The botanist, Grace Glynn, had been searching for this plant which is very small and inconspicuous, and only blooms for a short period in April. False mermaid-weed needs open […]
Chinese robot ‘guide dog’ aims to improve independence for visually impaired
Researchers in Shanghai are developing a six-legged robot that could serve as an assistive device for visually impaired people, similar to a guide dog. The robot, roughly the size of an English Bulldog, uses cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence to navigate its environment. It can recognize traffic signals and communicate verbally with a human operator. […]