Move over Ant Man! Insect cyborgs signal progress towards precision movement
From Tohoku University 10/10/23 Insect cyborgs may sound like science fiction, but it’s a relatively new phenomenon based on using electrical stimuli to control the movement of insects. These hybrid insect computer robots, as they are scientifically called, herald the future of small, high mobile and efficient devices. Despite significant progress being made, however, further […]
Rotating loading system transfers semi-trailers to rail wagons, boosts efficiency
From Superinnovators 10/10/23. This article is in TLDR (Too Long Didn’t Read) format which is popular in the innovation community and provides a bullet summary of information. More info https://clip-group.com/en/clip-group-installs-the-first-lohr-railway-system-in-poland/ https://www.lohr.fr/catalogue/the-lohr-system-terminals/ You may also be curious about:
Desalination system could produce freshwater that is cheaper than tap water
From Massachusetts Institute of Technology 10/10/23 Engineers at MIT and in China are aiming to turn seawater into drinking water with a completely passive device that is inspired by the ocean, and powered by the sun. In a paper appearing today in the journal Joule, the team outlines the design for a new solar desalination […]
TLDR: Mercedes-Benz Stadium rotating roof inspired by camera and Rome’s Pantheon
From Superinnovators 10/10/23. This article is in TLDR (Too Long Didn’t Read) format which is popular in the innovation community and provides a bullet summary of information. More info HOK: Mercedes-Benz Stadium design Mercedes-Benz Stadium You may also be curious about:
Finally off mute? New technology could reduce lag for online gamers and work calls
From University of Central Florida 08/10/23 Whether you’re battling foes in a virtual arena or collaborating with colleagues across the globe, lag-induced disruptions can be a major hindrance to seamless communication and immersive experiences. That’s why researchers with the University of Central Florida’s College of Optics and Photonics (CREOL) and the University of California, Los […]
Sizzle without the smoke: World’s first portable device for filtering cooking fumes
From Superinnovators 09/10/23. This article is in TLDR (Too Long Didn’t Read) format which is popular in the innovation community and provides a bullet summary of information. More info https://theairhood.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theairhood/airhoodtm/description You may also be curious about:
Can AI crave a favourite food? Innovators put artificial intelligence to the taste bud test
From Penn State 09/10/23 Can artificial intelligence (AI) get hungry? Develop a taste for certain foods? Not yet, but a team of Penn State researchers is developing a novel electronic tongue that mimics how taste influences what we eat based on both needs and wants, providing a possible blueprint for AI that processes information more […]
Novel battery technology with negligible voltage decay developed at CityU, a world’s first
From City University of Hong Kong 03/10/23 A pivotal breakthrough in battery technology that has profound implications for our energy future has been achieved by a joint-research team led by City University of Hong Kong (CityU). The new development overcomes the persistent challenge of voltage decay and can lead to significantly higher energy storage capacity. […]
Are you a grow-bot? AI drones to help farmers optimise vegetable harvests
From University of Tokyo 09/10/23 For reasons of food security and economic incentive, farmers continuously seek to maximize their marketable crop yields. As plants grow inconsistently, at the time of harvesting, there will inevitably be variations in quality and size of individual crops. Finding the optimal time to harvest is therefore a priority for farmers. […]
In-car drinking water extracted from humid air
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