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    Meet Disney's Real-Life Wall-E: An Autonomous Robot That Learns Social Cues
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    Headphone-free private listening may be possible thanks to Penn State's 'audible enclaves,' which precisely target sound using ultrasonic technology.
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    The Future of Home Robotics Is... A Desk Lamp? Apple's ELEGNT Vision
    Feb. 14, 2025
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    From Sweater to Satellite: Knitted Antennas Could Revolutionize Remote Communication
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