Spot, the quadrupedal robot from Boston Dynamics, has had lots of jobs, from police officer to astronaut. In fact, it’s hard to think of anyone else with that level of versatility, besides Barbie dolls. But Barbie has, u until now, had one big advantage: fancy, sparkly clothes. So just in case you’ve ever thought that... […]
Does automation always lead to lower costs and greater productivity? Well, obviously, yes. A machine that can assemble 395 paper cups per minute is going to save a lot of money if we install it in our paper cup factory, no question. Even if we keep all out artisanal handcrafts of paper cups and put... […]
Labor Day in the United States comes at the end of summer, but in much of the world, it falls on May Day. Every year, on the first of May, a wave of red washes over the globe. Flags unfurl, parades snake through city streets, and rallies fill public squares. This vibrant display isn’t a... […]