Corey S Powell
Corey S Powell  ·  3 days ago

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Tomorrow could be a great day for space robots.

Intuitive Machines' Athena lander is set to touch down on the Moon carrying the "Grace" Hopper robot, Yaoki 360° rover, and MAPP prospecting rover.

Plus a micro-rover, AstroAnt, that will ride around on top of the MAPP rover!

https://www.intuitivemachines.com/im-2 #space #science #nasa #tech

The AstroAnt robot will be operating on the top surface of the Lunar Outpost MAPP-1 rover, equipped with a thermopile on its bottom surface for contact-less temperature measurements of the MAPP-1 rover radiator. With mobility in the Lunar gravity environment, the robot can measure temperature from different positions on the radiator and help with monitoring the performance of the thermal system, which is one of the most crucial systems of the rover. Leveraging magnetic wheels, the robot can attach to and move along the top rover surface. The AstroAnt will be the first-ever miniature robotic mission on the Lunar surface.
The AstroAnt robot will be operating on the top surface of the Lunar Outpost MAPP-1 rover, equipped with a thermopile on its bottom surface for contact-less temperature measurements of the MAPP-1 rover radiator. With mobility in the Lunar gravity environment, the robot can measure temperature from different positions on the radiator and help with monitoring the performance of the thermal system, which is one of the most crucial systems of the rover. Leveraging magnetic wheels, the robot can attach to and move along the top rover surface. The AstroAnt will be the first-ever miniature robotic mission on the Lunar surface.
The AstroAnt robot will be operating on the top surface of the Lunar Outpost MAPP-1 rover, equipped with a thermopile on its bottom surface for contact-less temperature measurements of the MAPP-1 rover radiator. With mobility in the Lunar gravity environment, the robot can measure temperature from different positions on the radiator and help with monitoring the performance of the thermal system, which is one of the most crucial systems of the rover. Leveraging magnetic wheels, the robot can attach to and move along the top rover surface. The AstroAnt will be the first-ever miniature robotic mission on the Lunar surface.
The AstroAnt robot will be operating on the top surface of the Lunar Outpost MAPP-1 rover, equipped with a thermopile on its bottom surface for contact-less temperature measurements of the MAPP-1 rover radiator. With mobility in the Lunar gravity environment, the robot can measure temperature from different positions on the radiator and help with monitoring the performance of the thermal system, which is one of the most crucial systems of the rover. Leveraging magnetic wheels, the robot can attach to and move along the top rover surface. The AstroAnt will be the first-ever miniature robotic mission on the Lunar surface.
The AstroAnt robot will be operating on the top surface of the Lunar Outpost MAPP-1 rover, equipped with a thermopile on its bottom surface for contact-less temperature measurements of the MAPP-1 rover radiator. With mobility in the Lunar gravity environment, the robot can measure temperature from different positions on the radiator and help with monitoring the performance of the thermal system, which is one of the most crucial systems of the rover. Leveraging magnetic wheels, the robot can attach to and move along the top rover surface. The AstroAnt will be the first-ever miniature robotic mission on the Lunar surface.
The AstroAnt robot will be operating on the top surface of the Lunar Outpost MAPP-1 rover, equipped with a thermopile on its bottom surface for contact-less temperature measurements of the MAPP-1 rover radiator. With mobility in the Lunar gravity environment, the robot can measure temperature from different positions on the radiator and help with monitoring the performance of the thermal system, which is one of the most crucial systems of the rover. Leveraging magnetic wheels, the robot can attach to and move along the top rover surface. The AstroAnt will be the first-ever miniature robotic mission on the Lunar surface.
Corey S Powell
Corey S Powell  ·  7 days ago

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Blue Ghost is on the Moon! Images are coming in now from what appears to be the first fully successful commercial lunar lander. Just look at that shadow.

Over the next 2 weeks, Firefly's Blue Ghost will drill, study lunar dust, and observe an eclipse of the Sun...by the Earth.

https://fireflyspace.com/news/firefly-aerospace-becomes-first-commercial-company-to-successfully-land-on-the-moon/ #space #science #tech

Alan Boyle
Alan Boyle  ·  last week

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A Seattle-area space startup that started out as #LumenOrbit has changed its name to #Starcloud - and has brought in an additional $10 million in funding for its plan to create data centers in orbit. https://www.geekwire.com/2025/lumen-orbit-starcloud-10m-space-data-centers/#Space#Tech#Cloud
Aral Balkan
Aral Balkan  ·  3 weeks ago
So you want to fight fascism and make a difference right now? Do this:

Join Codeberg e.V. – become part of the organisation; part of the resistance – and actively support this valuable and ethical EU-based anti-fascist¹ git hosting alternative that’s under attack by fascists as we speak:

https://join.codeberg.org

Seriously, do it now.²

Volunteer and/or donate if you can.

Let’s send Codeberg’s membership through the roof and show these fucking fascists that when they push we push back twice as hard.

When you do, please add your voice to this thread so others can see.

I rarely ask this but please repost this far and wide.

¹ https://blog.codeberg.org/we-stay-strong-against-hate-and-hatred.html

² If you’re having trouble reaching the server, it might also be under attack. You can check the current status of all Codeberg’s servers from https://status.codeberg.org/status/codeberg

#Codeberg#CodebergUnderAttack#SupportCodeberg #antifascist#EU #european#FOSS#freeSoftware #git #hosting #fediverse #mastodon #community#callToAction

Aral Balkan
Aral Balkan  ·  3 weeks ago

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The registration server might now be getting hit too by fascists.

You can check the status of servers here:

https://status.codeberg.eu/status/codeberg

Not to worry, this campaign will continue. And if you notice it’s green, that’s the time to get in and sign up for membership.

A couple of people have already signed up as members (that I’m aware of) in the past half hour or so.

#codeberg#SupportCodeberg#CodebergUnderAttack #fascists #fascism #tech #git #hosting#EU #antifascist#FOSS#callToAction

@BjornW@mastodon.social
@BjornW@mastodon.social  ·  2 months ago

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Does anyone have any info on the estimated collective investments on Fediverse technology currently?

The definition for Fediverse in this case may include Threads & Bluesky & possible others.

Any papers, hints, links etc are very welcome. Feel free to boost & share this question

CC:
@kissane
@darius
@dansup
@bjoernsta
@iftas
@swf
@cwebber
@evan
@Framasoft
@thisismissem
@fediforum
@elipariser
@_elena
@FediTips
@fediversereport

#Fediverse#Economics#Tech#Opensource#Fediforum

Omayma
Omayma  ·  2 months ago

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✍️ : A blog post that I wanted to write since two years!

https://www.onceupondata.com/post/2025-01-05-philosophy-ai/

#AI#responsibleAI #LLMs#GenAI#AIethics #tech

A Winter Night in an AI Summer AI Discourse and The Disconnect from Reality On a slightly rainy winter night in 2023 in a small dutch city, I went for a post- “AI & Philosophy Workshop” dinner at an Eritrean restaurant with a group of philosophers and scientists. We sat around the table to share food, thoughts, and some “food for thought”! Only two of the attendees, including me, were engineers from the industry and NOT from Europe/US or whatever the “Western World” means. This aspect became more noticeable when the discussions started and it stirred up many thoughts in my mind! https://www.onceupondata.com/post/2025-01-05-philosophy-ai/
A Winter Night in an AI Summer AI Discourse and The Disconnect from Reality On a slightly rainy winter night in 2023 in a small dutch city, I went for a post- “AI & Philosophy Workshop” dinner at an Eritrean restaurant with a group of philosophers and scientists. We sat around the table to share food, thoughts, and some “food for thought”! Only two of the attendees, including me, were engineers from the industry and NOT from Europe/US or whatever the “Western World” means. This aspect became more noticeable when the discussions started and it stirred up many thoughts in my mind! https://www.onceupondata.com/post/2025-01-05-philosophy-ai/
A Winter Night in an AI Summer AI Discourse and The Disconnect from Reality On a slightly rainy winter night in 2023 in a small dutch city, I went for a post- “AI & Philosophy Workshop” dinner at an Eritrean restaurant with a group of philosophers and scientists. We sat around the table to share food, thoughts, and some “food for thought”! Only two of the attendees, including me, were engineers from the industry and NOT from Europe/US or whatever the “Western World” means. This aspect became more noticeable when the discussions started and it stirred up many thoughts in my mind! https://www.onceupondata.com/post/2025-01-05-philosophy-ai/
Neuronus Computing
Neuronus Computing  ·  2 months ago

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🤖 Carpentopod – the walking table! 🪑
This incredible project combines robotics and design to create a coffee table with 12 walking legs! Built with CNC-cut bamboo and powered by motors, it’s a unique blend of tech and art. Controlled via joystick, it’s both functional and fun. ☕

🌐 Learn more about this amazing creation here: https://www.decarpentier.nl/carpentopod

#Tech#DIY#Robotics#Design

George Macgregor
George Macgregor  ·  2 months ago

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There's is still time to apply for our 'Digital Library Systems Developer' post at University of Glasgow. Deadline is 03 January 2025.

Come work with us! Exciting things are planned!

Details in the toot below. Please share widely! 😎 #Glasgow #digitallibaries #repositories #jobs #jobfairy #developer #tech #highered

https://code4lib.social/@g3om4c/113674347157764945

Flipboard
Flipboard  ·  3 months ago

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The fediverse has no central authority — which brings both challenges and opportunities for how it's governed. For Dot Social, @mike spoke with @kissane and @darius, two of the smartest people working on this, about the impact of the 2024 U.S. Presidential election on fediverse work, the "Xodus," what needs to be done next, and how to fund and sustain better networks for humans.

Read more about it in this blogpost.
https://about.flipboard.com/fediverse/erin-kissane-and-darius-kazemi/

Listen to the conversation on https://flipboard.video/c/dot_social/videos or wherever you get your podcasts.

#DotSocial#Podcast#Fediverse#Flipboard#OpenSocialWeb#SocialMedia#Tech#SocialWeb#Governance#Federation#Bluesky#ActivityPub#ATProtocol#SocialNetworks

Natasha Jay 🇪🇺
Natasha Jay 🇪🇺  ·  3 months ago

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Tiny Lego Computers lego

James Brown, a WETA Workshop engineer, created some itty-bitty LEGO computer displays that actually display stuff. What it takes to build a tiny Lego computer...

He has a mastodon account btw
https://mastodon.social/@ancientjames

https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/20/23308217/lego-brick-computer-james-brown

#lego #tech

A gif of three tiny Lego LED Lego displays in semi transparent wedge shaped Lego bricks
Corey S Powell
Corey S Powell  ·  3 months ago

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The coolest thing about mapping the universe in gravitational waves? You need a telescope the size of our galaxy to do it.

So...astronomers got to work & figured out how to make a telescope the size of our galaxy.

https://www.spaceaustralia.com/feature/mpta-finds-evidence-gravitational-wave-background #science #tech

Corey S Powell
Corey S Powell  ·  4 months ago

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Taking a break from awful things:

Scientists taught rats to drive cars. The rats quickly learned to rev the engine and take longer routes just for fun.

Bonus: Watch the researcher do a little happy leap when the rat gets into the car.

https://theconversation.com/im-a-neuroscientist-who-taught-rats-to-drive-their-joy-suggests-how-anticipating-fun-can-enrich-human-life-239029 #science #tech

A rat driving a miniature car...for science!
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