You Can Approximate Pi by Dropping Needles on the Floor

In this simulation, 66 of the 100 needles crossed a line (you can count ’em). Using this number, we get a value of pi at 3.0303—which is not 3.14—but it's not terrible for just 100 needles. With ...
IEEE

Formation Control with Obstacle Avoidance for Multi-Agent Systems Using Barrier Functions

Abstract: This paper focuses on the problem of formation control for multi-agent systems, where a barrier Lyapunov function (BLF) is introduced to meet the requirement of communication maintenance, ...
The Conversation

Using AI responsibly means knowing when not to use it

Sam Illingworth does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...
electrive

Karma Automotive validates solid-state battery cells from Factorial

Karma Automotive and Factorial have announced a joint passenger vehicle production programme for solid-state batteries. The plan is to integrate Factorial’s technology into Karma’s platform, with the ...
thecooldown

Battery company announces 'game-changer' milestone that could make EV range anxiety a thing of the past: 'Marks a pivotal inflection point'

Boston-based Factorial has landed the strategic partnership and investments it said is needed to bring a high-performing electric vehicle battery to market by 2027. Late last year, the company ...