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DRONE FLIGHT OVER TEL AVIV – YAFO from Lauren Tolila on Vimeo. The above video was filmed with a DJI Phantom and GoPro 3+ Black Edition over the beautiful beaches of Tel Aviv, often called “the city that never stops.” It was the first modern Jewish city built in Israel, and is the country’s economic and cultural center. It is a lively, active city with entertainment, culture and art, festivals, and a rich night life. This video truly represents the high energy and vibrancy the city has to offer. More videos by Lauren Tolila here.

Can robots convey compassion? Connect with humans on an emotional level like other living creatures? Well, disguising a robot as a baby seal pup is one step towards blurring those lines. Engineers in Japan have created PARO, a therapeutic robot modeled after a baby Harp seal, that displays emotional responses triggered through its heat and visual sensors for a positive psychological, physical, and social affect on its user. Like animal therapy, PARO is a great tool for recovering and mentally disabled patients to cope with trauma without the side effects of drugs or prolonged therapy. Robots mimicking human responses and emotions is the next step in treating and coping with mental illnesses while also shedding light on what makes us human.