Invention
A German city tests solar-powered sleeping pods to protect homeless people in winter
The pods keep people warm and safe, and soon they may be rolled out nationwide.
Invention
Portable 3D-printed device produces clean, safe water out of thin air
The compact, light-weight prototype device is light enough to be carried by soldiers for use at bases.
Robotics
Hyundai unveils TIGER, its first uncrewed ultimate mobility vehicle concept
TIGER is designed to operate as a four-wheel-drive vehicle or a four-legged walking machine.
Robotics
Soft robots detect human touch using camera and shadows
Soft robots may not be in touch with human feelings, but they are getting better at feeling human touch.
Robotics
Meet Robby Megabyte, a humanoid robot that can sing, play musical instruments
The robot was built by electronic engineering students from the Sarajevo University for the rock band Dubioza Kolektiv.
Technology
Pipistrel partners with C-ASTRAL Aerospace for the Nuuva V20 re-launch
First deliveries of NUUVA V20, furnished for VLOS as well as BVLOS operations, to customers will begin in Q1 2022.
Technology
New AI software can detect floating marine plastics from the air
It enables the detection and quantification of floating plastics in the sea with reliability over 80%.
Technology
NASA selects SpaceX to launch the SPHEREx space telescope
SPHEREx will help astronomers better understand how galaxies form and evolve.
Technology
Engineers develop an origami-inspired medical patch for sealing internal injuries
The patch may someday be used in robotic surgery to repair tissues and organs.
Technology
Google Fit to measure your heart and respiratory rate using phone’s camera
Measure and monitor respiratory rate directly in the Google Fit app.
Transportation
Meet the Volcon Runt, an off-road electric mini bike for children
The Runt is capable of 56 km/h and offers 60 Nm of accessible torque.
Technology
Metal Shark to develop Unmanned Surface Vessel loaded with Kamikaze drones
Unmanned boats will be able to circle small islands, responding to urgent requests for help.