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This Week in Engineering

Why Hyundai Bought Boston Dynamics, Offshore Solar, Wind and Wave Energy, and Smart Microgrids

Explore the latest innovations in engineering from academia, government and industry.

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This Week in Engineering is multi-segment show that explores the latest innovations and tech trends across many engineering disciplines from academic institutions, government agencies and industry.

On this episode: Hyundai signals it’s to become a major player in the robotics industry through its acquisition of Boston Dynamics for nearly $1 billion USD, Germany based SINN Power generates renewable electricity offshore with its proprietary floating solar, wind and wave energy-generating platforms, and the National Renewable Energy Labs puts a Colorado town on a smart microgrid.

Learn more about the topics discussed in this video:

Floating Platform Produces Electricity from the Sun, Wind and Waves

How AI and IoT Are Making the Grid Smarter

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James Anderton

Jim Anderton is the Director of Content for ENGINEERING.com. Mr. Anderton was formerly editor of Canadian Metalworking Magazine and has contributed to a wide range of print and on-line publications, including Design Engineering, Canadian Plastics, Service Station and Garage Management, Autovision, and the National Post. He also brings prior industry experience in quality and part design for a Tier One automotive supplier.