Java 26 with JVM optimizations, HTTP/3, and finally no Applet API

The current OpenJDK 26 is strategically important and not only brings exciting innovations but also eliminates legacy issues like the outdated Applet API.

NASA's mega-crawler to move Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad in Florida

NASA's Crawler-Transporter 2 will soon move the Artemis II rocket and Orion spacecraft from the Vehicle Assembly Building to pad 39B ahead of launch.
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Efficient Moving Object Segmentation in LiDAR Point Clouds Using Minimal Number of Sweeps

Abstract: LiDAR point clouds are a rich source of information for autonomous vehicles and ADAS systems. However, they can be challenging to segment for moving objects as - among other things - finding ...
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Impact-Aware Bimanual Catching of Large-Momentum Objects

Abstract: This article investigates one of the most challenging tasks in dynamic manipulation—catching large-momentum moving objects. Beyond the realm of quasi-static manipulation, dealing with highly ...