Researchers from the Technical University of Munich have developed a new navigation system for blind people. What is their solution? Combining a 3D camera capable of detecting obstacles with a haptic feedback system. Navigation and obstacle avoidance are some of the most difficult tasks for the...
Elon Musk wants to offer humanity the first commercial flights to space in the near future. A journey that will no longer be reserved for astronauts but open to ordinary people starting with the luckiest. Four individuals, each with atypical life experience, were selected for the...
Drones are already used in disaster relief operations. Some simply transmit images from the air and others are equipped with infrared cameras to detect human heat. German researchers at the Fraunhofer FKIE institute have taken the research a step further and developed a drone that can...
Prototypes of Spot robot dogs, created by Boston Dynamics, have recently been marketed for a hundred thousand euros. Unlike real dogs, these robots are endowed with an incredible artificial intelligence and their autonomy guarantees their success on any type of field and in any situation. More...
If you are one of those who think that the 3D printer is only used to design a variety of everyday accessories, think again! Many professionals use it to develop materials for the industrial and medical sectors. This is the case of the American startups Mighty...
DozzyCozy Technology Co., Ltd has created the “Dozzy Cozy Air Pillow”; the first pillow that helps you to fall asleep especially if you are a side or back sleeper. When on your side it adjusts automatically the height of the pillow and gives you the right...
Carlo Ratti in partnership with global energy company Eni has developed a 3.10 m high juicer which has a double function: firstly to squeeze an orange and secondly to transform the skin into bioplastic. This is done through a drying and grinding process. The material is...