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Stretch 4 has a new power system that enables up to eight hours of runtime and a docking station that supports self-charging. | Source: Hello Robot Hello Robot, the team behind the Stretch mobile manipulation platform, today announced the release of Stretch 4. Available now for $29,950, Stretch 4 is an open-source robotics platform designed for researchers, developers, and application engineers building the next wave of physical AI applications for general-purpose robotics. “There’s just a whole set of new features, some hidden, some very obvious, that just make this fundamentally a total redesign, top to bottom. So, we’re very excited…

# Introduction Analyzing time series data typically involves a recurring set of challenges. Raw data often comes in at uneven intervals and must be resampled. Outlier spikes need to be caught before they skew any further analysis. Trends and seasonal cycles need to be isolated from background noise. And when dealing with multiple series, figuring out how they relate to one another requires more than just a quick glance at a chart. These five Python scripts address these everyday time series challenges. They’re built to accept standard CSV or Excel files, deliver clean results, and be easy to adapt for…

If you’ve been keeping up with recent news, it might seem like the debate over stablecoin yields is the only major obstacle preventing the U.S. from passing long-awaited comprehensive crypto market structure legislation. But that’s not the full picture. For months, media coverage has zeroed in on a real but solvable disagreement: whether crypto platforms should be permitted to pass along yield from their Treasury bill reserves to stablecoin holders, or whether that practice should be limited to shield traditional banks from losing consumer deposits. It’s a genuine conflict. The American Bankers Association has deployed its full lobbying power against…

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In my earlier piece, “From Code to Insights: Software Engineering Best Practices for Data Analysts,” I mentioned how engineering skills and best practices are hugely valuable for analysts and other data professionals. This holds even greater relevance today, in the AI era, where we have many more chances to build our own analytical tools — from sophisticated data viewers that render charts or present various scenarios, to simulators capable of forecasting outcomes based on given parameters. In my daily work, I rely on web applications constantly. Vibe coding has generated a buzz, yet professional developers are already past it and…

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Maria Diaz/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.The ideal robotic lawn mower for your home isn’t necessarily the most elaborate packed with high-end features. I’ve emphasized this before and I’ll repeat it: it boils down to your landscape, not just the mower. Even a leading model packed with premium specifications might not suit your particular outdoor space.The good news? There’s a robotic mower to fit nearly every type of yard out there. Having personally evaluated many robotic lawn cutters over the years, I’ve found that flashy specs promoted as revolutionary by brands often don’t matter much for…

Olivier Welker, chief executive of OMRON Robotics, with Pietro Gorlier, chief executive of Comau. Image: Comau Two well-known robotics suppliers are joining forces. Comau SpA and OMRON Robotics announced yesterday that they will work together to speed up the use of industrial automation among manufacturers across the globe. The partnership will target fast-growing industries such as electronics, semiconductors, medical production, and light industrial intralogistics. According to the companies, these sectors are seeing strong demand for automation that is flexible and straightforward to set up. “This partnership connects two well-matched product lines with joint emphasis on customers’ success,” said Olivier Welker,…

Tenda BE5100 3-Pack Mesh Wi-Fi System pros and cons Pros Makes mesh Wi-Fi easy to set upApp offers pro-grade features, such as diagnosticsExcellent hardware with Wi-Fi 7 support for a fraction of the price of some systems. Cons Units feel a bit cheap and “plasticky.”Spare satellite units retail for $100 each. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.Anyone who’s ever held their phone high in the air like a tech-inspired yoga pose knows the frustration of a weak Wi-Fi signal. In the past, I’d try to fix this by adding a repeater or an extra router, but…

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