Collaborate Disseminate
While we have heard about “electronic tongues” recently, most of them have turned out to be flavor-assessing sensors that (disappointingly) didn’t look like actual tongues. Such is not the case with a new biomimetic tongue, however, which could have so… Continue reading 3D-printed “biomimetic tongue” works like the real thing
When it comes to methods of locomotion for robots, wheels are good for some things, while legs are better for others. Scientists are now working on a bot that combines the best of both worlds, with wheels that become legs.Continue ReadingCategory: Robo… Continue reading α-WaLTR robot will have wheels that double as legs
Sails for longboard skateboards do already exist, but they’re pretty big – about the size of a sailboard sail. The SailStick, however, folds down for relatively easy carrying and storage when not in use.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags… Continue reading Folding SailStick lets longboarders catch the wind
Although we’ve recently been hearing about technologies that allow for the production of stronger concrete, existing structures made of regular concrete could also use some help. That’s where new strengthening panels combined with a new mortar are desi… Continue reading Panel/mortar combo could boost the strength of concrete structures
In recent years, both MIT and Fraunhofer have announced the development of systems that use flying drones to keep track of inventory in warehouses. The Ware system offers a unique take on that same concept, and is already in use at multiple locations.C… Continue reading Ware tech uses autonomous drones to track warehouse inventory
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) causes people to lose control of their muscles – unfortunately, this often eventually causes them to lose their ability to speak. A new skin-worn device, however, could still let them communicate with others.Continue… Continue reading Face-sticker sensor could allow ALS patients to communicate
When someone has suffered a stroke, it’s imperative that they receive medical attention as soon as possible. And while current diagnostic procedures take some time, an experimental smartphone app could deliver results much quicker.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Experimental app designed to speed up the diagnosis of strokes
When it comes to tracking the positions of a person’s moving hand, sensor-equipped gloves are often used. An experimental new system, however, utilizes a wrist-mounted camera … which doesn’t even “see” the user’s fingers.Continue ReadingCategory: Weara… Continue reading Wrist-camera tech tracks 3D hand pose, without seeing the fingers
Multicopter drones are becoming increasingly useful, but their exposed whirling propellers can get damaged in collisions, and inflict injuries on bystanders. A new prototype drone addresses that problem, by copying the pufferfish.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Drone draws on the pufferfish to protect itself and others
Although there are electric rollerblades and skateboards, sometimes people just want a temporary boost while using their existing non-electric set of wheels. That’s why Veelo was invented.Continue ReadingCategory: Urban Transport, TransportTags: Kickst… Continue reading Electric-wheeled Veelo is pulling for rollerbladers