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Singapore Uses ‘Scary’ Robot Dog to Enforce Social Distancing

Singapore Uses ‘Scary’ Robot Dog to Enforce Social Distancing

The government of Singapore has deployed a robot dog in a local park to remind visitors of the importance of social distancing during Covid-19, according to CNN. The four-legged creation from American company Boston Dynamics started its patrol of the park over the weekend, broadcasting a prerecorded message about how to maintain a safe distance […]

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    Singapore Uses ‘Scary’ Robot Dog to Enforce Social Distancing

    Singapore Uses ‘Scary’ Robot Dog to Enforce Social Distancing

    The government of Singapore has deployed a robot dog in a local park to remind visitors of the importance of social distancing during Covid-19, according to CNN. The four-legged creation from American company Boston Dynamics started its patrol of the park over the weekend, broadcasting a prerecorded message about how to maintain a safe distance […]

    Singapore Is the First Country to Ban Ads on Sugary Drinks

    Singapore Is the First Country to Ban Ads on Sugary Drinks

    Singapore will become the first country in the world to place a ban on advertisements for carbonated drinks and juices with high sugar contents, its health ministry announced last week. The law is intended to curb sugar consumption since the country has some of the world’s highest diabetes rates per capita, as Reuters reported. Not […]

    100% Solar-Powered Quadcopter Flies Without Batteries

    100% Solar-Powered Quadcopter Flies Without Batteries

    A team of student engineers from the National University of Singapore has built a quadcopter drone powered entirely by sunlight. The prototype has flown above 10 meters (about 33 feet) in test flights with no onboard battery or any other storage system, according to a press release. The drone is constructed from lightweight carbon fiber […]