Combat Vest Allows Wireless USB Charging
August 1, 2016
A soldier’s combat gear is extremely heavy, consisting of a protective vest, weapon, ammunition, and various electronic devices which they rely on. In order to power these electronic devices, they must also carry a battery pack with them,…
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Hybrid Combines Biking and Driving
July 29, 2016
As an alternative for individuals who want an electric automobile, but don’t have the money or space for one, Schaeffler has released a smaller and more affordable electric car/bike hybrid. This four-wheel vehicle, named the Bio-Hybrid, runs completely…
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Robot Helps Disabled Individuals Eat Unassisted
July 28, 2016
For individuals who suffer a loss of body function due to ALS, Cerebral Palsy, MS, Parkinson’s, or brain/spinal injuries, many simple everyday tasks can be impossible to complete without assistance. Actions, such as eating with a spoon can…
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Collaborative Robots Enhancing Assembly Lines
July 25, 2016
Inside the Ford Factory in Cologne, Germany, new employee robots that possess greater strength and precision than a typical worker have been added to the assembly lines. These new employees, called co-bots, are large robotic arms that lift…
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Air Purifier Creates Jewellery from Smog
July 22, 2016
With each passing year, air quality declines due to the amount of smog produced through factories, power plants, and cars. In China, smog alone is said to be responsible for 17% of all deaths, and although this is…
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Land Rover Designs Autonomous SUV
July 21, 2016
As self-driving cars become more accepted in society and more common, new technology is continually being designed to make these vehicles safer and more driver centric. So far, self-driving cars have only been used on roads, using the…
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Robotic Gloves for Strength & Dexterity
July 20, 2016
NASA and General Motors have spent the past 9 years collaborating to develop Roboglove, a robotic exoskeleton glove which gives individuals increased grip strength while holding weighted objects. The futuristic gloves allow users to not only grip heavy…
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Delivery Robots Tested in UK
July 18, 2016
The job of a delivery driver can be a stressful and tedious task, racing around a town in order to make multiple delivery deadlines to dozens of houses each night. It has the potential to cause accidents for…
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Solar Panel Test Roadways
July 15, 2016
In 2009, Solar Roadways, a startup in Sandpoint, Idaho, introduced the concept of a solar power path which could replace asphalt along with providing many additional benefits. These paths, currently being tested on Historic Route 66 Welcome Center…
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Ball Puts Out Fires In Seconds
July 14, 2016
Elide Fire has created a revolutionary way of putting out enclosed fires in seconds from a distance, surpassing the common fire extinguisher in both effectiveness and safety. Traditionally, the most effective way of putting out an unwanted fire…
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