Month: September 2018

Speaker matches lighting to music

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); As technology develops exponentially, music speakers are becoming increasingly innovative. We have seen the invention of a burglar-deterring speaker named Kevin. Simulating typical household sounds, the smart speaker fools potential robbers into thinking homeowners are in. Another forward-thinking speaker is the FENG, which turns flags into loudspeakers. Now Second White…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com September 4, 2018 Off

Jellyfish mucus filter helps minimise plastic waste in seawater

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Scientists from 15 scientific institutions across eight countries are collaborating in a project called GoJelly which aims to develop a gelatinous solution to plastic pollution in the sea. The project began in 2017, receiving four-year funding by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme and the…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com September 4, 2018 Off

Soft robots offer a multi-functional future

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By jrtrombold@gmail.com September 4, 2018 Off

Social robot helps reduce anxiety for children with autism

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); At Springwise, we pride ourselves on our drive for positive change. We often feature innovations that seek to make a strong impact on the world for the better. LuxAI, a spin-off from the University of Luxembourg, develops interactive social robots using artificial intelligence. Their new robot – QTrobot…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com September 3, 2018 Off

Paint made from flowers used to restore temple art

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); As sustainability gains increasing traction, it is unsurprising to see a rise in the use of natural building materials. For example, engineers can strengthen traditional concrete using extracts from root waste vegetables. We have also seen materials inspired by the natural world, such as the invention of an ultra-white…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com September 3, 2018 Off

Drone delivers coffee on demand

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