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Meet Pompeii’s pet robot SPOT
SPOT, a quadruped robot, inspecting archaeological spaces and structures in Pompeii
SPOT is capable of inspecting the smallest of spaces and is designed to improve Pompeii’s monitoring operations.
The four legged robot is going to gather and record data in areas undergoing recovery or restoration to help manage the safety of the archaeological site and workers.
“We wish to test the use of these robots in the underground tunnels that were made by illegal excavators which we are uncovering in the area around Pompeii,” says Pompeii’s Director general, Gabriel Zuchtriegel.
Zuchtriegel also says that the robot will be able to scan the conditions of the tunnels dug by grave robbers which are often ‘extremely precarious’.
SPOT made by the robotics company, Boston Dynamics can operate on different terrains, allowing for a safe automatic inspection. The robot was a part of an experiment that also tested the Leica BLK2FLY, a flying laser scanner that conducts autonomous 3D scans.
The Archaeological park of Pompeii is using integrated technology solutions as part of its Smart@POMPEI project. Its goal is to make Pompeii a smart Archaeological park that works towards sustainable and intelligent management of park.
Rijul Baath contributed to this report
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Apple unveils AI-powered wearables set to revolutionise tech by 2027
Apple unveils innovative AI-powered wearables, including smart glasses, a pendant, and camera-equipped AirPods, set to reshape ambient computing.
Apple unveils innovative AI-powered wearables, including smart glasses, a pendant, and camera-equipped AirPods, set to reshape ambient computing.
Apple is making a bold move into AI-powered wearables, developing three innovative devices designed to bring ambient computing to everyday life. From smart glasses to a futuristic pendant and camera-equipped AirPods, the tech giant is integrating these devices with an upgraded version of Siri to enhance user experience.
The smart glasses, slated for a 2027 launch, will feature dual cameras and rely heavily on voice interactions, aiming to compete directly with Meta’s leading smart glasses in the market. Meanwhile, the AI pendant is still in early development but promises to be a companion device for iPhone users.
Camera-equipped AirPods could arrive as early as this year, capturing environmental data to feed Apple’s growing AI ecosystem. With Meta’s smart glasses already dominating sales, Apple’s entry signals a fierce battle in wearable AI technology.
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Apple adds video podcasts with watch and listen features
Apple launches new video podcast experience with adaptive playback, dynamic ads, and free for creators.
Apple launches new video podcast experience with adaptive playback, dynamic ads, and free for creators.
Apple is stepping up its podcast game with a new integrated video experience launching this spring. The update will allow users to seamlessly switch between watching and listening, complete with picture-in-picture mode for uninterrupted multitasking.
The update also supports HLS for adaptive video playback and dynamic ad insertion, giving advertisers more flexibility while keeping distribution free for creators. This positions Apple Podcasts to better compete with Spotify, YouTube, and Netflix in the growing video podcast market.
As video podcasts gain traction worldwide, Apple aims to capture viewers who want a more interactive experience without paying creators fees, while ad networks benefit from expanded opportunities.
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Crew-12 astronauts arrive at the International Space Station
Four astronauts aboard SpaceX’s Dragon Freedom join the ISS for eight months of research and experiments in orbit.
Four astronauts aboard SpaceX’s Dragon Freedom join the ISS for eight months of research and experiments in orbit.
Four astronauts have successfully arrived at the International Space Station, marking a major milestone for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission. The Dragon spacecraft Freedom completed a 34-hour journey from Cape Canaveral before docking with the station’s Harmony module.
The new crew includes NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot, and cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev. They join three crew members already aboard who had been managing station operations alone for the past month.
During their eight-month stay, the Crew-12 astronauts will carry out a variety of scientific experiments and research projects designed to advance space exploration and international collaboration.
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