Collaborate Disseminate
Although stand-up paddleboards are very eco-friendly to use, they’re typically made of not-so-green substances. German scientists are trying to change that, with a board made entirely of sustainable materials – obtained partially from old wind turbine … Continue reading Old wind turbine blades may find use in “green” stand-up paddleboards
Although there are now a variety of turn-indicator-equipped bike helmets, cyclists still ought to also use traditional arm signals. That’s where the Classon helmet comes in, as its indicator LEDs are trigged by the rider’s arm gestures – plus it warns … Continue reading Gesture-tracking, car-detecting helmet now available to beta testers
Back in 2016, Aston Martin unveiled its outrageous Valkyrie hypercar. The British automaker has now given it a removable roof, the result being “the fastest and most extreme open-top, road-legal Aston Martin ever built.”Continue ReadingCategory: Automo… Continue reading Valkyrie Spider is the fastest open-top Aston Martin of all time
Whether they’re being used for research or for restoring lost capabilities to the disabled, brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) show a lot of promise. They could soon be much more effective, thanks to the development of tiny new sensors.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading Tiny implants could dramatically improve brain-computer interfaces
While gimbal-stabilized video cameras provide smooth handheld video, tiny actioncams are better for mounting on things. FeiyuTech is aiming to provide both in one package, with its take-apart Feiyu Pocket 2S.Continue ReadingCategory: Photography, Techn… Continue reading Feiyu Pocket 2S video camera comes apart to capture more action
While we have seen eel-like swimming robots before, they’ve tended to simply copy the movements of their biological counterparts. AgnathaX is different, in that it utilizes simulated central and peripheral nervous systems for more robust performance.Co… Continue reading Robotic lamprey shows how two nervous systems are better than one
Given that they’re such naturally proficient swimmers, the physical structure of fish is increasingly being copied in the design of underwater robots. Scientists have now discovered that by adjusting the stiffness of their tails, those bots can swim mu… Continue reading Robotic tuna uses variable-stiffness tail for more efficient swimming
Vehicle-to-vehicle communications systems already allow cars to warn one another of hazards such as accidents or road work. Mercedes-Benz is now building on the technology, providing alerts of speed bumps and potentially dangerous potholes.Continue Rea… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz cars can now warn one another of potholes
Various groups are currently working on tiny “robots” that could deliver medication to specific locations within the body. One of the latest such microbots, known as the MANiAC, is designed specifically for use in the delicate and challenging central n… Continue reading MANiAC microbots may one deliver drugs within the nervous system
While drone racing is becoming increasingly popular as a televised sport, the grainy and glitchy live video from the drones’ onboard cameras still leaves something to be desired. T-Mobile and The Drone Racing League (DRL) have set about addressing that… Continue reading Magenta 5G drone set to provide live HD footage of sporting events