France Has Self-Driving Cars Too Google doesn't have the monopoly on clever self-driving cars, and now France has joined the fray . Deveoped by research company IFSTTAR and engineers from the ESIGELEC school in Rouen, the machine is a Renault vehicle that's been heavily modified to turn its wheel and operate its pedal controls. The roof is peppered with sensors, including GPS, cameras to monitor around the car and the lanes in front of it and a LIDAR system on the nose to accurately determine the positions of other vehicles and unexpected alerts like a pedestrian.
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Ctrl+Alt+Compete, a new documentary that debuts later this year, explores start-up culture through the lens of five entrepreneurs. (And you can watch it for free.) First there was Shark Tank
Read More »How a Crowdfunded Gadget Got to CES
A year ago, it was just a fledgling Kickstarter project. Now Kogeto has VC funding and a spot on Apple Store shelves
Read More »How a Crowdfunded Gadget Got to CES
A year ago, it was just a fledgling Kickstarter project. Now Kogeto has VC funding and a spot on Apple Store shelves.
Read More »How a Crowdfunded Gadget Got to CES
A year ago, it was just a fledgling Kickstarter project. Now Kogeto has VC funding and a spot on Apple Store shelves.
Read More »How a Crowdfunded Gadget Got to CES
A year ago, it was just a fledgling Kickstarter project. Now Kogeto has VC funding and a spot on Apple Store shelves. LAS VEGAS—As far as Kickstarter success stories go, Kogeto, a start-up exhibiting at this year's Consumer Electronics show, has a pretty outstanding one
Read More »How a Crowdfunded Gadget Got to CES
A year ago, it was just a fledgling Kickstarter project. Now Kogeto has VC funding and a spot on Apple Store shelves. LAS VEGAS—As far as Kickstarter success stories go, Kogeto, a start-up exhibiting at this year's Consumer Electronics show, has a pretty outstanding one
Read More »Physics team finds new constraints on how lumpy space-time can be
(PhysOrg.com) -- Robert Nemiroff and his colleagues at Michigan Technological University will be discussing new constraints on the so-called lumpiness of space-time at this years meeting of the American Astronomical Society.
Read More »Will knowing your DNA motivate you to lose weight?
The claim by Ion Torrent on Tuesday that a reasonably affordable machine capable of mapping an individual’s complete genetic makeup for $1,000 will be ready by the end of the year has technology geeks in a tizzy.
Read More »Happy New Year! Your Revenues Are $0
Each year provides a clean slate and a chance to grab market share from competitors. Here are three tasks to get you started.
Read More »Pandora And SoundExchange Spar Over Royalty Fees
Pandora's Tim Westergren says licensing fees eat up a massive chunk of cash. SoundExchange's Michael Huppe says artists deserve it
Read More »5 Steps To Drive Your Business, and the Economy
I have a positive outlook for 2012. But it's more important than ever to map out the goals you want to stick to.
Read More »Video: Where’s the flu?
It may seem like the flu season is getting a late start this year, but don't be fooled. Dr. Holly Phillips reports on the season's slow start and how to protect yourself from the flu in the latest "HealthWatch."
Read More »A Sneak Peek At The TVs Of The Future
Each year begins for technologists and geeks with the annual pilgrimage to Las Vegas for CES . It's easy to write off this massive technology trade show as an outdated, overrated, and overhyped gizmo-fest. But I think it's incredibly valuable, and often results in real marketplace knowledge ahead of the curve.
Read More »Are You the Coach You Think You Are?
To give your employees real feedback requires observation, preparation and follow up. It starts with you. Coaching gets discussed constantly in business.
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