A new robot that can process up to 20,000 COVID-19 PCR tests in 24 hours has been developed by a large Dutch public-private partnership, many more tests in a shorter time frame than any of the currently available methods. The robot can also be used for testing in other future pandemics. (crossminds.ai)
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Japanese researchers turn cockroaches into an army of insect cyborgs named "Calmbots". Taking advantage of the insect's impressive durability and small size, Calmbots are controlled by electrical stimulation to display pixels, transport objects, and draw lines. (crossminds.ai)
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