Panasonic Power Loader Light exoskeleton takes a load off your back

Panasonic Power Loader Light exoskeleton takes a load off your back: "Robotic exoskeletons that artificially augment puny human muscles have been in development for years, but we're yet to see any of them really take off. Panasonic is still betting on its own solution, the Power Loader Light (yes, named after the one seen in the sci-fi film Aliens), which is being developed by Activelink, one of its subsidiaries. The company has made some modifications since its initial appearance in 2010 and is showing off how it works on video for the first time."

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DJI launches GPS-enabled PHANTOM consumer quadcopter

DJI launches GPS-enabled PHANTOM consumer quadcopter: "Today, aerial platform manufacturer DJI announced its new consumer quadcopter, the PHANTOM. It has several features that set it apart from the popular AR Drone – which may or may not sell you on it."

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"Superjet" variable cycle jet engine could power future fighter aircraft

"Superjet" variable cycle jet engine could power future fighter aircraft: "GE Aviation is developing a revolutionary new jet engine that aims to combine the best traits of turbojet and turbofan engines, delivering supersonic speed capability and fuel efficiency in one package."

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Internet-connected light switch joins Belkin’s WeMo line

Internet-connected light switch joins Belkin’s WeMo line: "Belkin has expanded its line of WeMo branded home automation products with a switch that allows household lighting to be controlled remotely over the internet. The new WeMo Light Switch was announced at CES 2013 where Belkin also revealed that existing WeMo devices such as the WeMo Baby will be getting Android compatibility after previously only being compatible with iOS devices."

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