BBC presenter's 'perfect hug' goes wrong
A small study found hugs lasting five to 10 seconds are associated with being the most pleasant.
Similar Posts
Robot Eva mimics human emotions and other tech news
BBC Click’s Marc Cieslak looks at the best tech news stories of the week including: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and the European Union announce a $1bn (820m euro, £710m) partnership to accelerate clean technology A drone films itself crashing into Iceland’s erupting Fagradalsfjall volcano A robot which can mimic the expressions of people around it…
Aluminum Busbar Applications | Key Uses & Benefits
When it comes to electrical distribution and power transmission, aluminum busbars have gained a significant foothold in the industry due to their unique properties and advantages. If you’re involved in electrical engineering, power distribution, or any related field, understanding the applications of aluminum busbars can offer insights into optimizing your projects. This article dives deep…
Robot squash coach could aid player’s performance
Humanoid robot Pepper has been turned into what is thought to be the world’s first robotic squash coach, by researchers at National Robotarium and Heriot-Watt University. The aim is to see how robotics could improve a player’s performance and motivation between sessions with their human coach. BBC Click’s Paul Carter reports.
HK protest: ‘Sentencing will send a signal to the world’
The sentencing of seven of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy campaigners for unlawful assembly will send a message not just to Hong Kong, but to Beijing and the rest of the world about whether there is still an independent judiciary, the former Democratic Party chairperson and legislator Emily Lau has said. “We would like to…
The self-sustaining house on wheels and other news
BBC Click’s LJ Rich looks at the best of the week’s technology news stories including: The EU has proposed a common charger for mobile phones, tablets and headphones China’s version of TikTok, announced it will limit the use of the platform for users under 14 to 40 minutes per day Students from the Netherlands have…
Aukus: UK, US and Australia launch pact to counter China
Beijing says the deal, involving nuclear-powered submarines, undermines regional peace.