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Austin-based startup designing humanoid robot for NASA

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:51 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin-based startup company is trying to change the future, designing robots aimed at altering the way we work and live.Back in 2016, Apptronik was founded by four men within the human-centered robotics lab at the University of Texas at Austin.Now, they’ve expanded to over 70 employees and are working with NASA to commercialize a humanoid robot.Nicholas Paine is Apptronik’s chief technology officer. Delivery robots coming to UT Austin campus for 5-year study "Being a graduate of UT Austin, the motto is 'what starts here changes the world' and that’s really our mission here at Apptronik,” he said. “To have the biggest impact in the world that we can."The robotics company, which operates in a warehouse in north Austin, has crafted a wide variety of products since its inception, ranging from exoskeletons to general-purpose robots. Apptronik’s clients include multiple Fortune 500 companies."We build everything from the hardware of the robot to the electronics, firm...

Siena Poll: 70% of New Yorkers are happy to live here

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:51 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A new Siena poll released on Wednesday reveals that 70% of those polled say they are happy to live in New York. The poll also gave insight into what the top attractions are for New Yorkers to see. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The new Siena poll says that 70% of New Yorkers are happy to live in New York, while 30% would rather live somewhere else. The Siena College Research Institute (SCRI) says that 71% plan to live in New York five years from today, with 27% saying they will leave the state. For retirement, 60% plan to retire in New York, with 31% planning to retire and live somewhere else.SCRI says 77% enjoy the presence of people in the state, 73% enjoy access to quality education (72% for healthcare), with 79% rating the state as either excellent or good on the availability of leisure activities. As for affordability, 67% say the state is fair or poor, with 57% saying this is a place where t...

USA women's soccer beats Ireland 1-0 at Citypark

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:51 GMT

The USA women's soccer team beat Ireland 1-0 in a friendly game at Citypark in downtown St. Louis. USA team captain Becky Sauerbrunn a St. Louis native was honored before the game. This contest was Sauerbrunn's 200th game played with the U.S. national team. in the game, Sauerbrunn nearly scored in the third minute. Her head ball hit off the crossbar. The game's only goal came from Alana Cook in the 43rd minute. USA Women's soccer coach Vlatko Andonovski comments after his team's 1-0 win at Citypark on Tuesday night. Andonovski was impressed with the stadium and the fans excitement during the match. St. Louis native and USA women's soccer team captain Becky Sauerbrunn comments on playing her first game at Citypark in her home town. USA beat Ireland 1-0 on Tuesday night.

Suspected stolen business truck causes multi-vehicle crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A business' pickup truck hit several parked cars in south St. Louis. It's unknown if that truck was stolen.Police said a white work truck hit a green Dodge pickup, as well as a white Dodge sedan. The green pickup went from where it was parked to directly behind the white sedan, over the sidewalk, and into a stairway and rail. The impact of the crash into the white sedan caused it to hit a beige sedan in front of it. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW This all happened just before 1:30 a.m. The crashes were initially called in as a fire. We're told there were no injuries, but the driver of the white work truck, which belongs to a landscaping company in Kirkwood, located 12 miles away, got out of the truck and left the scene.The driv...

Driver hospitalized after overturned vehicle crash on I-44 near Gray Summit

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:51 GMT

FRANKLIN, COUNTY, Mo. - Emergency crews were at the scene of overturned vehicle crash on I-44 Wednesday morning. Our Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter was flying over the area located near Gray Summit where one driver was taken to a nearby hospital via helicopter. The cause of the crash has not been revealed. Top story: Police officer’s gun and body armor stolen from his car All I-44 westbound lanes were blocked and drivers were urged to take alternate routes. The scene since has cleared and lanes have reopened. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Man dies in Affton house fire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A house fire in the 8300 block of South Laclede Station Road has left one man dead. Police identified the man as Gene Uetrecht, who is 58 years old.The fire happened Monday just before 9 p.m. when St. Louis County police officers from the Affton Southwest Precinct responded to a call for a house fire. Detectives said the fire appeared to be accidental and started in the kitchen."I was heading down from Weber Road up there, heading down this way, about ready to pull into my street," said Dale Thielker, who lives in the neighborhood. "And from a distance, I could the street was just lit up with police cars." Top story: Police officer’s gun and body armor stolen from his car Fire and EMS found Uetrecht unresponsive inside the home."There had to be a dozen police cars here, and they had the street blocked off," Thielker said. "And I had no idea what the excitement was about. I figured it wasn't a medical emergency; I guessed it was probably like a gas explosion or somethin...

Missing Korean War veteran's remains returned to Illinois

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The family of a U.S. Army veteran who has been missing in action for decades is now preparing for his funeral in Centralia, Illinois. Marva Bledsoe, a niece of Master Sergeant Merritt Leroy Wynn, said it was cooperation from North Korea following a summit with President Donald Trump that led to the return of her uncle’s remains.Bledsoe said DNA samples taken from relatives confirmed his identity. She said Wynn was killed in action during the Korean War. His remains were returned to his hometown of Centralia on Tuesday.“It closes a chapter in our family history,” Bledsoe said. “He’s been identified, and he’s being laid to rest.”His funeral will be on Saturday, April 15. Residents are encouraged to line the streets near the funeral home before the service. Top story: Police officer’s gun and body armor stolen from his car There are also funeral services planned for two soldiers from Missouri. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Zachary Esparza, of Jackson, and Chief Warrant Officer ...

New home appraisal plan aims to combat bias and discrimination

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - According to Census Bureau data, white St. Louisans are nearly twice as likely as black St. Louisans to own a home. Black homeownership rates remain the lowest of all racial groups in the country. April is Fair Housing Month, and there’s a St. Louis realtor who’s advocated for fair housing since the 1970s. Her name is Barbara Heise.“White man has gained wealth by selling his house, right? Not so in the black community," Heise said.Heise’s fight for fair housing can be traced back to the days of blockbusting. Top story: Police officer’s gun and body armor stolen from his car “You could get me to tears on this subject because of my passion. It’s just not fair," she said. More than 40 years later, she’s still standing up for equity and inclusion in St. Louis communities.“Affirmatively furthering fair housing doesn’t have anything to do, nothing to do with affordable housing," Heise said.Heise co-founded the nonprofit “With Action." The group advocates for change...

Denver weather: More record-breaking heat and rising fire risks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:51 GMT

More record heat was expected along Colorado’s Front Range Wednesday and dry grass buffeted by wind, gusting at speeds up to 35 miles per hour, raised fire risks.The high temperature in metro Denver will reach 84 degrees, breaking the old record for this date of 79 degrees in 2018, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures will reach record highs at many locations around eastern Colorado, weather service forecasters said.The weather service issued a red flag fire danger warning, starting at noon Wednesday, covering the mountain foothills west of Denver, Castle Rock, Colorado Springs and the eastern high plains.Warm weather with low relative humidity and gusty winds will lead to critical fire weather conditions this afternoon. Please avoid outdoor burning and doing any activities that may create sparks. #COwx pic.twitter.com/98Jr4UTz77— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) April 12, 2023High temperatures will again set records on Wednesday. The forecast high of 84° in ...

Teen fatally shot while fleeing robbery attempt in Koreatown: LAPD

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:51 GMT

A teen was shot and killed in an apparent robbery attempt in Koreatown Tuesday night, police said.At about 10:30 p.m., the unidentified 16-year-old was sitting in the passenger seat of a vehicle near Vermont Avenue and 7th Street when someone walked up to the car and tried to rob him, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.The driver took off, but the would-be robber fired at the vehicle multiple times, hitting the teen at least once.The driver stopped near Olympic Boulevard and Burlington Avenue in Westlake, where responders declared the teen dead.The investigation is ongoing, and no further details were available.Alexis Lewis contributed to this report.