Month: October 2018

Light performance highlights the issue of space waste

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); While it has been engrained into the public that littering is unacceptable, little is ever discussed about space waste. A new project by Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde’s Roosegaarde Studio is aiming to change that. The Space Waste Lab performance visualizes space waste with a light performance representing its…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com October 19, 2018 Off

Rubber robot can detect leaks in pipes

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); We have seen a trend in robots intended to make our everyday lives easier and more efficient. For example, this robotic arm which makes and serves customers’ drinks. In addition to, on an industry level, a wall-climbing robot to speed up health and safety checks. This robot uses lots…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com October 19, 2018 Off

Blockchain-powered e-commerce marketplace

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By jrtrombold@gmail.com October 19, 2018 Off

Shock-absorbing hull makes speedboats sturdier

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Hulls of speedboats are usually made using materials such as fiberglass which can crack easily from the impact of water. Therefore, these lightweight composite materials often result in speedboats needing frequent repairs and may even cause boats to sink at sea.  A team from the Technical University of…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com October 18, 2018 Off

Water purifier uses solar power to remove salt

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); At Springwise, we have highlighted a number of Dyson Award winners. These have included a low-cost way to detect skin cancer and children’s clothing that grows with the child. Now, Mexican designer Marco Antonio Barba Sánchez has won a James Dyson Award for his low-cost solar seawater purifier.…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com October 18, 2018 Off

Clinic uses blood transfusion to slow ageing

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By jrtrombold@gmail.com October 18, 2018 Off

Tech Explained: Generative Adversarial Networks

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Artificial Intelligence (AI) software is being developed for an increasingly diverse range of uses. Some that we have seen recently include matching consumers with their perfect coffee and predicting the likelihood of IVF success. However, AI has never been very good at creating realistic artworks. This is because…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com October 16, 2018 Off

Eco-friendly natural deodorant offers recyclable refills

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Natural deodorant brand Myro has launched its offering that will appeal to the eco-conscious. The recyclable deodorant is made without aluminium, parabens, phthalates or talc that are often found in standard deodorants. Instead, Myro is created using clean ingredients such as barley powder to keep users dry and…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com October 16, 2018 Off

Blockchain e-commerce platform will verify a products story forever

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Retail is always evolving, from a popup that can travel to any location to upscale vending machines for luxury goods. Every product has a story, and it can be important for consumers to know. This can be applied to logistics, for instance, tracking a product that’s supposed to…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com October 16, 2018 Off

Compact appliance dries and irons clothes in minutes

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Technology has helped people simplify or remove tasks in their daily life. These span from the more time consuming, serious things on a to do list to the most mundane of errands. Advances in artificial intelligence technology means that people in Nigeria can pay bills and manage their…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com October 16, 2018 Off