Bike rack collects energy generated by cyclists
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Around 68 percent of people in Amsterdam commute to work or school by bicycle, accounting for around 1.25 million miles of cycling a day. All of these cyclists generate an estimated 19.5 million watt-hours of energy each day. This would be enough energy to power thousands of homes…
Soft beanie-style ski helmet hardens on impact
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Biotech company can diagnose health of vineyard soil using AI
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3D printer can make slaughter-free meat from animal cells
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Attempts to reduce our impact on other species have lead to various innovations already spotted by Springwise. From vegan leather to lab-grown fish, there are always more ways to get traditional products with less animal death. Consumers are becoming increasingly motivated to avoid destructive impact on both the…
Drones spray biomaterials to improve construction projects
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Construction companies are using various forms of technology to make their tasks easier and more efficient. For example, Springwise has spotted such innovations as autonomous robot dogs and pop-up robot arms that act as aids for construction. Now a French architect is utilising drones with spraying hoses to…
Tablet device helps elderly with feelings of isolation
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); From a social robot to a wearable device, hardware is increasingly popping up to make people’s lives better. Although the elderly are often not extremely tech-savvy, there are also attempts to use modern innovations to their advantage. Australian startup Conpago has developed hardware to help the older generation with feelings…
Liquid crystals mimic gecko microstructures for adaptive solar panels
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Nature is inspiring the design of more efficient solar harnessing technology. We’ve seen designs inspired by insects eyes and butterfly wings. Now, researchers have turned to geckos for inspiration. Geckos’ feet are covered with microscopic hairs or setae which allow them to easily grip walls and structures. Researchers at…
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Blockchain helps refugees gain access to financial services
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Springwise has seen various ways that modern technology can be used to improve user security. For example, this SaaS platform can protect online images for both individuals and businesses. Blockchain has also lead to huge steps forward in this sector, enabling greater transparency for consumers in the food…
Powder shampoo can be rehydrated with water
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Anyone who has ever tried to pack light knows the inconvenience of carrying numerous, heavy bottles of shampoo and other hair care products. These products are 80 percent water, so imagine how much lighter your luggage would be if the water was removed? Kailey Bradt not only imagined…