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Airport Imposes Hug Time Limit, Suggests Moving PDA To Parking Lot

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Airport Imposes Hug Time Limit, Suggests Moving PDA To Parking Lot The arrival and departure areas at any international airport can devolve into traffic gridlock during peak hours. To combat this, Dunedin International Airport in New Zealand introduced a three-minute time limit on hugs in its drop-off zone late last month to keep vehicles moving. People engaging in public displays of… Read more…

Jalopnik 1.0k 2024-10-22

This flying robot needs a hug

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This flying robot needs a hug EPFL researchers drew inspiration from bats and owls to design a flying robot that crash lands with style. | Image: NatureInstead of hunting for a runway, researchers have built an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that can land by crashing into trees or poles and wrapping its grippy wings around them to prevent a fall. It’s an unorthodox approach b…

The Verge 669 2024-07-18