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Despite protective measures being in place, endangered fish species are regularly caught then sold in open markets. And while visually searching them out can be difficult, a new technology could more easily allow authorities to know which species are b… Continue reading Wastewater-borne DNA reveals endangered species in fish markets
More and more, we’re finding that by copying nature, we can develop technologies that are capable of performing previously impossible functions. A new contest encourages that kind of thinking, by inviting ideas for nature-inspired robots … and the winn… Continue reading Robotics contest will build a biomimetic robot based on winning entry
Among other things, people with Parkinson’s disease suffer from a slowness of movement and a stiffness of the muscles. A new wearable device may help alleviate those symptoms, by buzzing the user in the chest.
Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Tags: Wearable, Parkinson’s Disease, Imperial College, Queen Mary University of London, Assistive Technologies
Continue reading Chest-buzzing CUE1 wearable may help reduce Parkinson’s symptoms
Mapping the inside of cramped, difficult-to-reach areas can be helpful to people such as plant operators, but drones flown in such places could easily crash. The LiDAR- and cage-equipped Elios 3 quadcopter was designed with that challenge in mind.Conti… Continue reading Latest version of Elios caged drone gets LiDAR for 3D mapping
Because seeds may contain yield-reducing fungi, bacteria or viruses, they’re often chemically treated before they’re sold to farmers. A new mobile system, however, substitutes microbe-killing electrons for harsh and eco-unfriendly chemicals.Continue Re… Continue reading Mobile system treats crop seeds using electrons instead of fungicides
While aluminum is a very popular choice for bicycle frames, the welds which join the tubes together leave a lot to be desired. Vanpowers Bike’s City Vanture ebike takes a different approach, by having the buyer join the tubes via mortise and tenon join… Continue reading Assemble-it-yourself ebike forgoes welds for mortise and tenon joints
Because GPS doesn’t work indoors, it can be difficult for robots to determine where they are within a structure. A new system could help, by using a building’s existing Wi-Fi access points to guide wheeled or walking robots.Continue ReadingCategory: Ro… Continue reading Existing Wi-Fi access points could help robots navigate buildings
One of the advantages of 3D printing is the fact that instead of being cast as a solid piece of material, items can include material exactly where it’s needed. The Elix bicycle handlebar stem takes this approach to a performance-boosting – and pocketbo… Continue reading 3D-printed handlebar stem is stiff, lightweight – and costs £500
While we have heard of a few aerial drones that are also able to operate underwater, a new one takes that concept considerably further. Using a fish-inspired suction disc, it can hitch rides underwater – possibly even on submarines – to save battery po… Continue reading Amphibious drone uses remora-inspired disc to hitch underwater rides
Although a completely flat-surfaced wheel would be aerodynamic, it would also be hard to keep cool – especially during the braking process. An experimental new wheel rim, however, has cooling vents that open as needed … and they’re activated by heat.Co… Continue reading Active Aero Wheel features brake-heat-activated cooling vents