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😳 In China, a drone chased a man out of the sea after nightfall. At a beach in Qingdao, a drone approached a swimmer and demanded that he get out of the water via a loudspeaker. This is how local authorities enforce the ban on night swimming.

This robot can catch up with anyone: China has created a wheeled robot dog that can run at high speeds even on mountains 🏃 The model is called Unitree Super Athlete AS2-W, and it can travel at speeds of up to 30 km/h and overcome the most difficult obstacles. In addition to these skills, the robot dog can carry a load of up to 180 kg 🔥

An unusual ancient tree in China, growing deep in the mountains of Yunnan Province.

A therapeutic pool in Colombia for horses. Here they relax and relearn how to walk after injuries. In the past, horses were simply killed after injuries.

In Germany, there is a lake called Geiseltalsee, which is a former coal mine that was deliberately flooded with water. At a depth of 80 meters, beneath the crystal-clear water, there are real forests, roads, concrete structures, and minerals left over from the mine. Many people on the internet thought it was AI, but in reality, these images were captured by a Swedish photographer.

😳 Tony Stark's suit is one step closer to reality—engineers have created a robotic suit that dons itself in just 10 seconds. Under air pressure, soft tubes wrap around the body like vines. The development is planned to be used to assist the elderly and people with disabilities, and in the future, it will be adapted for rescue workers who need to don protective gear in seconds.

There is a "mutant" living in Seattle who runs around yards, gets into trash cans and steals food. In fact, this is a raccoon with a very rare short spine syndrome, which makes the animal look too strange. The locals have already got used to the unusual animal and nicknamed it Jimoti. They feed the raccoon and make sure that no one harms him. But those who see him for the first time are often scared, but completely in vain. Djimoti is completely harmless

X-raying or infrared scanning of old master paintings reveals many astonishing discoveries. Here are just four examples.

A French startup is creating combat drones for mosquito extermination. Instead of traps and chemicals, it uses a small drone weighing about 40 grams. It is equipped with ultrasonic sonars and microphones, and algorithms analyze the sound of wing flapping to identify mosquitoes and avoid accidentally harming other insects or birds. Once the target is detected, the real carnage begins: the drone mercilessly shreds mosquitoes with its propellers. Then it returns to recharge.

Simultaneously recording vertical and horizontal videos on an iPhone is now possible. An alternative camera mode has been discovered online in the SnapEdit app.

Estonian company 7Sense has released a headband that helps the blind navigate. The device continuously scans its surroundings with 3D sensors and provides tactile feedback about the location of objects.

😳Honor has unveiled a smartphone with a retractable robot lens. When the camera is launched, the module automatically extends from the body, can track the position of a person in the frame, and works as a built-in stabilizer. The cost of the new product is still a secret.

Boston Dynamics has trained its robotic dog Spot to deliver packages – couriers, prepare for replacement. Boston Dynamics has unveiled a new role for the Spot robot: delivering packages from car to door. The driver loads the boxes onto the robot's back, and it autonomously navigates curbs, rocks, and steps, carefully depositing the cargo on the porch. The system has already been tested on a carton of eggs. Routes are recorded, and in the future, the robot will be able to operate autonomously. For now, couriers will operate Spot manually.

Centaur robots have emerged in China. The Chinese company Run Robotics has developed a mechanical centaur for use at nuclear power plants, metallurgical plants, oil fields, mines, and for general emergency rescue operations. This colossus can lift up to 100–120 kg.

A new way to train your body: Halfbike produces three-wheeled bicycles for standing riding. They have neither a seat nor a conventional handlebar (to turn, you need to lean to the side), and the main trick is that when riding, the whole body is involved - it turns out to be a hybrid of jogging and cyclin

Fun fact: The Apple store in Taiwan looks like a giant MacBook from above.

Gamers and remote workers, take advantage of this: a fitness trainer has created a plan for a gamer's warm-up. On Reddit, he showed 4 simple exercises for improving posture. This workout helps to relax the muscles in the back and relieve any excess strain.

The startup 1X has achieved "nearly human-level" finger control for its NEO robot. It can quickly move its fingers, assemble Lego, eat chips, play a video game, and pick up a wine glass.

An Indonesian farmer uses a drone to transport himself from his field to the parking lot. This is a pilot program for the agricultural company where he works. Fortunately or unfortunately, participation is voluntary. The distance from point A to point B is 1.5 km.

😳Coffee with a truly gigantic ice cube has become popular in South Korea.