Soft Robot Developed for Medical Use in the Human Body
Researchers at City University of Hong Kong have developed a soft robot designed to guide medical imaging devices and deliver drugs inside the human body.
China’s EAST Reactor Achieves Temperatures of 100 Million Degrees
The Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) developed as a means to advance nuclear fusion technology has achieved a temperature of 100 million degrees Celsius.
Fairphone Is Creating Modular Smartphones That Are Made with Conflict Free Minerals
Originally starting out as an awareness campaign regarding the use of conflict minerals in electronic devices, Fairphone is a social enterprise company that strives to create a positive impact on the electronics industry by developing smartphones that are environmentally sustainable and free from conflict minerals.
Mercedes-Benz’s Autonomous Vehicle Concept Converts from a Car to Van
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled an autonomous, electric vehicle concept called Vision URBANETIC. Designed with interchangeable bodies, the vehicle will be able to convert from a car to a van in a matter of minutes.
Focals by North Combines High-Tech Functionality with Modern Design
Focals are a new line of stylish smart glasses equipped with a holographic lens that display full colour notifications of text messages, navigations, appointment reminders, weather updates, and more.
Samsung’s QLED TV Seamlessly Blends in with the Background
Using Samsung’s SmartThings app to take a picture of the QLED TV and its background, an AI algorithm generates a pattern to make the TV appear transparent to the eye.
Nissan Has Embedded Their Autonomous Parking Technology in Slippers
As part of a marketing campaign to promote Nissan's ProPILOT Park technology, Nissan has embedded their autonomous parking technology in slippers, floor cushions, tables and even a TV remote control.
Light Phone 2 Is the Minimalist Alternative of a Smartphone
A tech company called Light is currently developing a phone equipped with just bare essentials such as calling, texting, and adding contacts.
Sony’s Robot Dog Uses Artificial Intelligence to Learn and Develop a Personality
Man's best friend is now in the form of Sony's artificially intelligent robot called aibo.
A Rope-Free, Horizontal-Vertical Elevator System Has Been Developed
Called MULTI, the rope-free elevator system uses linear motor technology to move elevator cabins both vertically and horizontally.
Designers Have Developed a Bioplastic Made from Algae for 3D Printing
Designer Eric Klarenbeek and Maartje Dros have developed a bioplastic derived from algae that is said to be a viable alternative for non-biodegradable plastic.
Tesla’s Solar Roof Is Durable, Cost-Effective and Just Plain Beautiful
Unlike traditional solar panels that are built on top of rooftops, Solar Roof completely replaces the roof with solar panel tiles that look virtually indistinguishable from regular roof tiles.
Metallic Microlattice is the World’s Lightest Metal Material
It's so light that it can be placed on top of a dandelion undisturbed.
The World’s Very First Cyborg Uses an Antenna Sensor to Perceive Colour
The antenna also has Bluetooth and WI-FI connection that enables the cyborg to receive phone calls, images, videos, and music.
Transparent Solar Cells Developed by MSU Researchers
Described as the "wave of the future", it's capable of absorbing invisible wavelengths of sunlight to convert into electricity.
3D Printed Magnetic Structure Developed by MIT Engineers
It's capable of shapeshifting to accomplish feats such as crawling, rolling, and even grasping small items.
DARPA’s Reconfigurable Wheels Instantly Change into Triangular Tracks
Various innovative technologies have been developed as part of DARPA's Ground X-Vehicle Technologies program to improve the mobility, speed, and effectiveness of future combat vehicles.
Using a High Tech Japanese Toilet Will Save Both Money and the Environment
A trip to the washroom has never been this luxurious and cost-effective.