New yacht is entirely powered by solar energy
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Yachting is a sport associated with the wind and the outdoors. So it may be surprising to learn that the average 80-foot (25 metre) yacht burns around 100 litres (26 gallons) of fuel an hour at 10-knots of speed – not exactly environmentally friendly. Now, Swiss company SolarImpact…
Location based ads on rideshare car windows
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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…
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…
Blockchain-powered e-commerce marketplace
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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…
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.…
Clinic uses blood transfusion to slow ageing
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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…
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…