US firm Alef Aeronautics showcased the world’s first real flying car at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, marking its public debut. The electric-powered car has received special airworthiness certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and is expected to start production at the end of 2025. The company has already received nearly 3,000 pre-orders for the car, which sells for $300,000.
Tech companies showcased countless connected gadgets at the world’s biggest wireless telecom fair, the four-day Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, which wraps up on Thursday.
Here is a selection of highlights:
Chinese firm Tecno Mobile showed off a robotic dog inspired by the German Shepherd which uses AI and powerful sensors to understand voice commands and perform lifelike actions such as bowing, shaking hands and climbing stairs.
Chinese manufacturer Lenovo presented a prototype of a laptop with a 17.3-inch transparent glass screen which offers “a completely borderless and see-through display experience”.
With its cloth body, floral blouse and brown hair, Hyodol has all the look of a children’s doll. But Hyodol — made by a South Korean company of the same name — is aimed at seniors.
Dutch startup Whispp demonstrated a calling app which uses AI technology to covert impaired speech due to conditions such as throat cancer, stroke or even stuttering into the user’s natural voice in real time.
Chinese firm Tecno Mobile showed off a robotic dog inspired by the German Shepherd which uses AI and powerful sensors to understand voice commands and perform lifelike actions such as bowing and shaking hands
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A visitor tests the transparent display of new Lenovo ThinkBook laptop on the first day of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona
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An employee of South Korean company Hyodol holds AI-powered dolls meant to provide companionship to elderly people
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2024-02-29 21:00:05
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