This past May, a solar powered craft called the SeaCharger began a long journey from California to Hawaii. The objective of the project was to be the first unmanned solar powered vehicle to cross the ocean, using the…
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3D TV Design Is Glasses-Free
MIT has recently developed an innovative 3D glasses-free movie watching experience for cinema viewers. Though this isn’t the first time a glasses-free 3D TV has been created, MIT’s new Cinema 3D is the first design made for large…
Read MoreMagnetic Micro Robots Repair Airship Holes
For blimps and other airships to properly operate and stay airborne, materials must be very thin and light in order to expand without weighing down the ships down. Due to the fragility of the material, holes will often…
Read MoreFirst Electric Transport Truck
With approximately two million transports currently operating in the United States alone, trucks account for a large percent of the carbon pollution being produced by vehicles each year. To cut down on the immense amount of truck emissions…
Read MoreSurgical Robot Improves Head & Neck Surgeries
Medrobotics has recently created a snake-like surgical robot called the Flex Robotic System in order to streamline operating procedures in complex head and neck surgeries. The device completes major surgeries in hard to reach areas without creating any…
Read MoreCombat Vest Allows Wireless USB Charging
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,…
Read MoreHybrid Combines Biking and Driving
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…
Read MoreRobot Helps Disabled Individuals Eat Unassisted
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…
Read MoreLeading Automated Equipment Manufacturers Create Smart Automation Group
Today, the world’s leading suppliers of custom automated manufacturing equipment launched the Smart Automation Group, a ground-breaking collaborative partnership designed to disrupt the custom automation services industry. This unique partnership – which includes Eclipse Automation, Insys Industriesysteme AG,…
Read MoreCollaborative Robots Enhancing Assembly Lines
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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