picoRing Mouse Research Explores Ultra-Low-Power Wearable Input
The future of computing increasingly demands input devices that work seamlessly in mobile, public, and wearable contexts where traditional mice become impractical or socially awkward….
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Traditional boathouse in Lake Bled transformed as research HQ
Nestled along the western edge of Slovenia’s iconic Lake Bled, the Boathouse Zuka stands as a remarkable example of sustainable architecture that honors tradition while…
Battery-free wearable accessories could soon be powered through your skin
Remember when the first smartwatches were ridiculed for needing to be charged almost every night? Although the situation has improved significantly, the fact remains that…
Noise-canceling headphone concept creates sound bubble for clearer conversations
When you need to have a serious conversation with someone or a small group, you probably need to find a place that has a private…
Morphing wheel research can ride over uneven surfaces and obstacles
Wheelchairs and mobile robots are useful (and sometimes necessary) tools for those who need them but because of the way their wheels are built, there…
Drone quadcopter concept grips power lines to recharge its batteries
Although they may be a bit controversial due to privacy and safety concerns, it’s hard to argue that drones, specifically quadcopter models, have introduced big…
Smart earrings can read your temperature, paving the way for new wearables
When people talk about wearables or wearable tech, they are mostly thinking of smartwatches and fitness trackers, basically those that are worn on your wrist….
Drone designed to collect DNA on tall tree branches has a suprising style to increase biodiversity
Drones have become ubiquitous in recent years when it comes to wide video shots that encompasses a huge amount of space, whether it’s concert festivals,…
This paper-thin solar cell could bring solar power to any surface
Solar energy is finally becoming more common these days, with some homes even using them for a big part of their overall consumption. The common…
This fleet of autonomous ‘saildrones’ use solar and wind power to collect data during a hurricane!
Saildrone, a maritime research company and “world leader in oceangoing autonomous surface vehicles,” has launched a fleet of saildrones to collect first-of-its-kind hurricane data…
MIT scientist weaves smart fabric with electrical signal to monitor health and store digital memory!
MIT scientist Yoel Fink has worked on developing smart fabrics for longer than a decade. In 2010, Fink and some of his colleagues produced fibers…
This futuristic vehicle design facilitates irrigation, agriculture and education
Well, 2020 is getting really annoying by the day so I am going to look towards the future. Since I am always told to focus…