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Many drones already utilize ultrasound to detect individual obstacles lying directly in their path. A proposed new drone system, however, would use sound to determine where all of the walls are within a room – providing guidance when vision- or light-b… Continue reading Drone guidance system uses sound to “see” walls
If you’ve ever been to Vietnam, then you’ll have seen the rickshaw taxi-trikes in which the pedaler sits behind the passenger. Well, the Companion Bike is a carbon fiber version of those, that folds inwards for storage and transit.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Carbon fiber rickshaw folds for storage
While we’ve already seen materials that allow people or objects to hide from heat-detecting cameras, they’re typically only effective at one ambient temperature. An experimental new material, however, can be user-adjusted to work over a wide range.Cont… Continue reading Heat-camo material can be adjusted to match ambient temperature
Aquatic hypoxia can be a serious problem, producing oxygen-depleted “dead zones” in lakes or seas. New research suggests that a process known as downwelling may help keep those zones from forming – although it wouldn’t be a cheap solution.Continue Read… Continue reading “Downwelling” could be a temporary fix for aquatic dead zones
Although several groups have developed skateboards that “carve” like snowboards, Freebord was among the first. The San Francisco-based company’s new 5-X takes things further, with independent suspension for four of the six wheels.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Six-wheeled suspension skateboard is made to carve
While we’ve certainly heard of epoxy resins that harden when exposed to light, usually all of the substance has to be exposed. A new additive causes resin to solidify when even only a bit of it gets lit up, however – plus it works underwater.Continue R… Continue reading Unique light-activated resin hardens even when underwater
It was just a year ago that Italian coachbuilder/design house Pininfarina revealed its pure-electric Battista. Well, if owning a “basic” version of the vehicle just won’t make you feel special enough, the company has now announced a very limited-editio… Continue reading Pininfarina announces 350 km/h Battista Anniversario electric hypercar
While smart door locks do have some useful features, swapping your existing locks for smart ones certainly is a hassle. Yeeuu’s K1 Smart Lock Box offers an alternative, by bringing smart functionality to “dumb” locks.Continue ReadingCategory: Around Th… Continue reading Yeeuu takes a connected approach to lock boxes
Should you suffer from insomnia, you’ll know how tempting it can be to rely on sleep-aid drugs. A new study, however, suggests that insomniacs may have success with a natural supplement, in the form of saffron extract.Continue ReadingCategory: Health &… Continue reading If you’re having trouble sleeping – try saffron?
For people afflicted with multiple sclerosis (MS), it can be difficult to quantify how their condition fluctuates over short periods of time. According to a new study, though, an existing device is able to detect subtle changes that might otherwise be … Continue reading Gesture-control armband also keeps a close eye on MS