DefenseNews

This could be Army Futures Command’s moment of truth

March 19, 2021
The top U.S. military officer in the Pacific, Adm. Phil Davidson, warned last week that China could undertake a military attack against Taiwan within the next six years. To convince Beijing that it cannot achieve its political objectives in Taiwan or elsewhere with military force, the Pentagon is sprinting to transform ongoing research and development programs into fielded combat capabilities as…
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NewsPhotography

Canon Patents Set of Lenses Designed for Curved Sensors

March 19, 2021
According to a new report, Canon has patented 10 new fast prime lenses that run the gamut of focal lengths from 50mm through 130mm and are specifically designed for cameras using a curved sensor. As such, some of the lenses noted are extremely fast. Canon’s new patents cover a set of fast apertures: at least one features an aperture that seems reasonable under current lens expectations and one…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Patent reveals new images of Lucid Motors’ Gravity SUV

March 19, 2021
Lucid’s astute forum members have uncovered news the automaker may or may not want the public to see yet. Patent images of Lucid Motors’ upcoming Gravity SUV were uncovered in a filing with the EUIPO. The Gravity is not a production EV yet, but its patent images closely mimic the concept Lucid has teased. The public caught a glimpse of Lucid Motors’ Gravity after the unveiling of its…
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AI & RoboticsNews

AI-powered grocery inventory startup Shelf Engine nabs $41M

March 19, 2021
Join Transform 2021 for the most important themes in enterprise AI & Data. Learn more. Prior to the pandemic, average grocery profits hovered around 2%, mostly due to transportation and logistical inefficiencies. Shifting product demand and sales compounded these issues, with stores now responsible for 10% of U.S. food waste. This over-ordering not only costs profitability, but forces…
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