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While pilots commonly use an autopilot when cruising at high altitudes, they typically switch to manual control when entering crowded lower airspaces. However, what if the plane has no pilot? Well, a new AI autopilot system for busy airspaces may be th… Continue reading AI autopilot could let autonomous aircraft fly in busy airspaces
With new consumer technologies, it’s often the case that big corporations will join the party once smaller startups have tested the waters. Such is the case with major Canadian manufacturer Sea-Doo, which has just announced its upcoming Rise electric h… Continue reading Sea-Doo jumps into the electric hydrofoil board market, with the Rise
While medical electrodes are vital to the monitoring of electrical activity within the body, they’re typically rigid and costly, plus they don’t stay on well when the wearer is moving. A new sugar-cube-derived electrode, however, addresses those shortc… Continue reading Sugar cubes used to create better-performing medical electrodes
As any frequent viewer of the Discovery Channel will know, the search for sunken treasure typically involves sifting through the sand, just hoping to unearth gold or silver. The SeaSearcher underwater drone, however, may soon point clients right to the… Continue reading SeaSearcher drone is set to take the treasure-hunting world by storm
There are now a number of systems in which “good” drones are used to disable “enemy” drones, such as those conducting spying missions. A new system takes a safer approach to the task, in that the captured drones don’t simply plummet to the ground.Conti… Continue reading AUDROS tech would keep captured drones from falling on people’s heads
Sodium nitrite is often added to cured meats, in order to prevent spoilage while also giving the meats their distinctive color and flavor. It can also cause health problems in large amounts, however, which is why a color-changing film has been created … Continue reading Meat-testing film changes color to warn of high nitrite levels
Although 3D printing technology continues to improve, it’s still limited by relatively long print times and low resolution. A new technology could help, by simultaneously utilizing multiple small print nozzles instead of a single big one.Continue Readi… Continue reading Multi-nozzle MF3 tech could revolutionize 3D printing
Although one of the big appeals of paddleboards and kayaks is the fact that they are human-powered, there are some scenarios in which a motor could help. The HydroJet was designed with that fact in mind, as it can be mounted on existing watercraft as n… Continue reading HydroJet adds a jet drive to existing paddleboards and kayaks
Ordinarily, the lung function of patients with respiratory problems is monitored via a stethoscope, during a visit to a clinic. An experimental new vest, however, can do the same job throughout the day, wherever its wearer goes.Continue ReadingCategory… Continue reading Sensor-laden vest continuously monitors its wearer’s lungs
VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft are a popular choice for passenger-carrying “air taxis,” but it’s easy to forget that they also make for quite versatile consumer drones. One such beast, the Swan Voyageur, could be yours for US$1,299.Conti… Continue reading Swan Voyageur drone puts VTOL capabilities in the hands of hobbyists