Amazing Video: Nimble Humanoid Robot Threads Needle, Pours Drink
“This week, many of the world leaders in technology are gathered at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain. Also in attendance is XR-1, a remarkably […]
Three in four U.S. drivers believe ‘EVs are the future of driving,’ survey says
“Results of a new survey show that nearly three in four U.S. drivers believe electric vehicles are “the future of driving.” The survey was conducted […]
3D printed steel tool cuts through titanium, wins $15K innovation prize
“PhD candidate Jimmy Toton from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, has won the 2019 Young Defence Innovator Award and $15,000 prize at the Avalon International […]
2018 Saw 51.3 Gigawatts Of New Wind Added Globally
“The global wind industry added a total of 51.3 gigawatts (GW) of new wind capacity in 2018 according to figures published by the Global Wind […]
Japan wants to boost the use of electric vehicles as a power source during natural disasters
“Japan, a country which frequently suffers natural calamities such as tsunamis, typhoons, and earthquakes—which can often paralyze energy supplies—is looking to further harness the power […]
DEEPTIME unveils Ionic Sound System, 3D printed speakers made from sand
“Deeptime Limited is a new loudspeaker manufacturer based in the Czech Republic. Following its introduction of the world’s first speakers 3D printed from a wooden […]
These Origami solar panels generate electricity for apartments
“Solgami wants to help people living in cities. A new design of solar panel could help apartment dwellers harvest electricity from their windows without prohibitive […]
AI Is Rapidly Augmenting Healthcare and Longevity
“When it comes to the future of healthcare, perhaps the only technology more powerful than CRISPR is artificial intelligence. Over the past five years, healthcare […]
Renewable Energy Project In Oregon Will Combine Wind, Solar, & Storage
“A consortium composed of Portland General Electric and NextEra Energy will construct and operate a new renewable energy facility in eastern Oregon. Dubbed the Wheatland […]
Programming Self-Driving Cars Makes People Less Selfish
“Self-driving cars are just around the corner, but working out the rules that should govern them is proving tricky. Should they mimic often self-interested human […]
Virtual reality to improve patient experience in health care
“Virtual reality (VR) is a computer-based three-dimensional imaging sequence that creates a world within a computer system, allowing users to interact with it via a […]
Report: Electric Cars Already Cheaper To Own In Europe Than Gas/Diesel Cars
“The International Council for Clean Transportation (ICCT) has released a report which says electric cars are already cheaper to own than conventional cars. How do […]
Harpoon successfully captures space debris
“The RemoveDEBRIS satellite, one of the world’s first attempts to address the build-up of dangerous space debris, has successfully used its on-board harpoon-capture system in […]
Watch a Self-Driving Car Obey Police Hand Signals
“For autonomous vehicles that rely on smooth roads and clear signals, a broken traffic light could conceivably pose a major problem. To get around the […]
Robots are Building a Robotics Museum
“In 2022, the Robot Science Museum is expected to officially open in Seoul, South Korea. The museum’s first exhibit, however, will actually launch two years […]
Amazon is hauling cargo in self-driving trucks developed by Embark
“Amazon is using self-driving trucks developed by Embark to haul some cargo on the I-10 interstate highway, CNBC has learned. CNBC has learned that Amazon […]
Take a look at the world’s largest 3D-printed rocket engine
“It’s a long way from taking on Blue Origin or SpaceX, but UK startup Orbex is confident enough to show off its Prime Rocket’s second […]
China Is Building a Solar Power Station in Space
“China’s Academy of Space Technology is working on an orbital power plant that would capture solar energy in space and beam it back to Earth. The […]
The Home of the Future Isn’t Smart—It’s ‘Living’ and Green
“…hybrid of biology and technology is a fantastical spin on real-world concepts that come with labels like organicism, biotecture, or living architecture. The basic idea […]
A new shirt can help deaf people feel music
“Tech-infused fashion isn’t just about looking good—it can have some groundbreaking uses too, as a company called CuteCircuit is proving. The London-based tech-fashion firm, which […]
Tesla’s Anti-ICEing System Just Got an Upgrade
“In early January, news broke that certain drivers of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles were blocking electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, an act known as ICEing, seemingly as […]
From Self-Driving Tractors to Texts from Plants: 5 Farming Tools with NASA Roots
“NASA’s technology contributions aren’t bound to just space applications. Throughout the years, many companies have teamed up with the agency to bring innovation to the […]
Architecting a New Breed of High Performance Computing for Virtual Training Environments
“To address current computing limitations impeding the development of virtual test environments, DARPA created the Digital RF Battlespace Emulator (DBRE) program. DRBE seeks to create […]
Solar-Electric Sewage Pump-Out Boat Helps Keep Poo From Contaminating Waterways
“The ocean waves, while riding a boat, can often impact our bathroom habits, and disposing of this human waste is a process that has effected […]
See a Robot Melt Its Own Bones to Avoid Obstacles
“Unfortunately for animals, optimization means that while they’re excellent at some things, they struggle with other things, because they’re not able to redesign and re-optimize […]
Shrinky Dinks Inspire Wearable That Predicts Oncoming Asthma Attacks
“If you never created and played with Shrinky Dinks as a kid, they’re basically thin sheets of malleable plastic that are drawn on and then […]
Making Green Cars Greener with Battery Recycling
“The widespread implementation of electric vehicles will go a long way toward eliminating the greenhouse gas emissions of the transportation sector. But these GHGs don’t […]
Newcastle University researchers 3D bioprint artificial cornea with self-assembling 4D biomaterials
“Corneal transplantation is one of the primary treatments for loss of corneal function, but only one in 70 people who need corneal transplants receive them, […]
Bold Plan? Replace the Border Wall with an Energy–Water Corridor
“Here’s an idea: Instead of an endless, inert wall along the U.S.–Mexico border, line the boundary with 2,000 miles of natural gas, solar and wind […]
Toronto’s Newest Skyscaper Will Be Completely Covered In Trees (PHOTOS)
“Toronto’s urban canopy is already home to over 10 million trees,which currently envelops 26% of the city’s surface area. Mayor John Tory, however, has bigger […]
Future pacemakers could be charged by our heartbeats rather than batteries
“A small device can modify pacemakers so that they use kinetic energy from the heart’s beating, converting it into electricity to keep the batteries charged. […]
Sensor, Processor Innovations Move Autonomous Vehicles Forward
“To ensure autonomous vehicles (AVs) deliver a safe, efficient, and enjoyable mode of travel requires complicated new technologies in the cloud and at the edge. […]
German Scientists Morph from 3D Printing to Dynamic 4D Microfluidic Structures Controlled by Laser
“Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology(KIT) are hoping to make greater strides in biomedical applications through fabrication of microstructures that can adapt like more natural […]
Robots and AI to give doctors more time with patients, says report
“Robots, artificial intelligence and smart speakers will ease the burden on doctors and give them more time with patients, according to an NHS report on the […]
Researchers Chart Path to Cheaper Flexible Solar Cells
“There’s a lot to like about perovskite-based solar cells. They are simple and cheap to produce, offer flexibility that could unlock a wide new range […]
Gummy-like robots that could help prevent disease
“Human tissues experience a variety of mechanical stimuli that can affect their ability to carry out their physiological functions, such as protecting organs from injury. […]
MIT Invents Smart Pill That Injects Insulin Into Your Stomach
“Hundreds of millions of people worldwide suffer from diabetes. Their bodies either can’t produce or process insulin properly — so they have to regularly inject […]
An Architect Made Floating Homes, And They Are Hurricane-Proof
We know that people are the largest source of gas emissions, with a majority of greenhouse gases coming from us burning fossil fuels for heat and […]
New Fabric Automatically Cools or Insulates Depending on Its Environment
“If you’re cold, put a sweater on, if you’re warm, take the sweater off. Isn’t it about time the sweater does some work for you? […]
Bioprinting 101: Part 3 Industrial Printers
“Today we will look into bioprinters that are well known. One must understand biochemistry, and other important aspects within biology to fully do well with […]
The world’s first 3D-printed electric motorbike [VIDEO]
“The Nera could be the 3D-printed future of the roads. Built by industrial manufacturing company BigRep, the electric-powered motorcycle is almost completely 3D-printed, with the […]
Mexican Company Finds A Genius Way To Use Avocado Seeds To Create Biodegradable Single-Use Cutlery
“Recently, Mexican company BioFase released single-use cutlery and straws that biodegrade in 240 days. If kept in a fresh and dry place, the cutlery remains […]
Doctors Wired a Prosthetic Hand Directly To A Woman’s Nerves
“A female Swedish patient with hand amputation has become the first recipient of an osseo-neuromuscular implant to control a dexterous hand prosthesis. In a pioneering […]
Melting the Snow Away with an Under-Road Heating System
“Once snow and ice blanket the road, the dangers of driving skyrocket. “Once you have cars driving, the dynamics of the ice and snow change […]
Doctors Reconstruct 13-Month-Old’s Airway with 3D Printed Implanted Splint
“A little girl in Susquehanna Valley, PA left Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital after spending her first 13 months there. The innovation of 3D printing played a […]
The Power of Blockchain Paired with the Internet of Things
“The Internet of Things (IoT) is a system used for the distribution of information without the need for human interaction. There, information on computing devices, […]
Harley-Davidson Dives Head First Into Electrification With Two New Concepts
“Harley-Davidson was off to the X-Games in Aspen, Colorado to show off its latest creations that complement its previously announced Livewire electric motorcycle. The new […]
Research into Lithium-Oxygen Batteries Could Boost Performance of Electronics, Cars
“Sick of having to plug in your phone every night? Help might be on the way. New research at the University of Kansas could provide […]
LLNL and UC Berkeley Researchers Continue Work on Their Promising Volumetric 3D Printing Method
” It’s been said that volumetric 3D printing has more speed, flexibility, and geometric versatility than other methods, with a lower cost. In late 2017, researchers at Lawrence Livermore […]
Green cabs: Government unveils plans for over 300 electric taxi chargepoints
“Plans to accelerate the rollout of ultra-low emission taxis are set to receive a major boost today with the news the government is to fund […]