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Why doesn’t lightning take the shortest path?

A clear science explanation breaks down how lightning forms and why it branches through the air instead of traveling in a straight line to the ground. Real-life Haribo! Ultra-rare two-headed snake ...
Hackaday

When Electricity Doesn’t Take The Shortest Path

Everyone knows that the path of least resistance is the path that will always be taken, be it by water, electricity or the feet of humans. This is where the PCB presented by [ElectrArc240] on YouTube ...
Wired

AI Models Are Starting to Learn by Asking Themselves Questions

An AI model that learns without human input—by posing interesting queries for itself—might point the way to superintelligence. Save this story Save this story Even the smartest artificial intelligence ...
IEEE

Three-Dimensional Path Planning of UAV Based on Improved A* Algorithm

Abstract: In this paper, an improved A* algorithm is proposed to solve the problem that the traditional A* algorithm has too many expanded redundant nodes and low search efficiency in Unmanned Aerial ...
IEEE

Path Planning of Workshop Handling Robot Based on Fusion Algorithm

Abstract: The application of robots in workshop environments is becoming increasingly widespread. The workshop environment that robots must face is becoming increasingly complex, and their path ...