TOKYO, Japan — The EZ10 robot shuttle runs entirely on electricity and can be ridden by up to 12 people. Equipped with a lift, the robot shuttle provides improved access to senior citizens and those with disabilities. With no driver, it runs on a pre-determined route set by its Global Positioning System (GPS) and external cameras. The bus weighs 1,700 kg (3.748 lb) and has a maximum speed limit of 40 km/h (25 mph). The […]
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Getting around without draining your phone battery
For the most part, Global Positioning System (GPS) works great. It gives people the ability to get from point A to point B with a simple press of a button on a smartphone. That’s until you hit a big city. Tall buildings and satellite signals don’t like each other and in an era where companies like UBER and YELP depend on accurate navigation, Pete Tenereillo of California start up Pathsense has this to say. “GPS […]





