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While so-called clipless pedals are used by many serious cyclists, some riders still worry about not being able to get their feet off the things when coming to a stop. That’s where the Cleat It system comes in, as it electronically releases the feet wi… Continue reading Cleat It electronically releases cycling shoes from clipless pedals
Looking at big, mature trees, you may not think that their trunks sway much in the wind. They do to a certain extent, however … enough so that electronic measurement of the swaying motion can be used to monitor their growth cycles.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Strapped-on accelerometers used to monitor tree activity
Over the years, we’ve seen bike lights/turn indicators incorporated into wearables such as helmets, backpacks, gloves and jackets. The Flasher system takes yet another approach, by fastening the things around your arms.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycle… Continue reading Flasher tech puts bike lights and turn indicators in a set of armbands
It can be challenging, trying to selectively kill off an invasive plant that grows in amongst non-target native species. A new initiative is aiming to do just that, however, by introducing a weed-eating mite into the Canadian environment.Continue Readi… Continue reading Weed-eating Eurasian mites to be released in Canada
Despite what some companies may think, not everyone wants an ebike that looks like a feature-laden high-tech contraption. Some folks just want a normal-looking bike with a bit of extra oomph, which is where the Scrat S2 is intended to come in.Continue … Continue reading Sub-30-lb Scrat S2 single-speed ebike keeps things simple
Along with providing users with sights and sounds, some VR systems also deliver tactile sensation to the hands. A new ultrasound-based setup, however, lets users feel the virtual world on and in their mouths – without making physical contact.Continue R… Continue reading Ultrasound-based system lets users feel VR worlds in their mouths
It’s easy to forget that structures such as bridges, wind turbines and scaffolding are held together by screws which could come loose … with catastrophic results. The new Smart Screw Connection system is designed to warn authorities before that happe… Continue reading Fraunhofer “smart” screws transmit a warning when they’re loosening
If you’re a serious road cyclist who’s trying to maintain an aero position and keep your eyes on the road, then tilting your head back to drink from a bottle isn’t ideal. The Upright bottle was designed to address that problem.Continue ReadingCategory:… Continue reading Upright water bottle lets road cyclists drink while staying tucked
We’ve already seen camera-equipped glasses that tell blind wearers what they’re looking at. Well, Voicee is a bit different, in that it’s a microphone-equipped set of glasses which display the text of what other people are saying.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Voicee glasses are the latest to offer captioning to deaf wearers
It’s a sad fact that even though our forests are disappearing at an alarming rate, new wooden structures are typically made of all-new wood. A special computer system could help change that, by facilitating the use of wood reclaimed from existing build… Continue reading Computer system designs structures based on available reclaimed wood