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GTGS2021
5 lessons from Africa on how drones could transform medical supply chains
Drones provide a potential avenue for ensuring that everyone, no matter where they live, has access to high quality healthcare.
Biodiversity
How New Zealand is using drones to protect endangered dolphins
The New Zealand government is using artificial intelligence to protect Māui dolphins; it is estimated that only 63 of the species older than 1 year remain.
Artificial Intelligence
Hyundai shrinks its ‘walking car’ robot to carry cargo, get rides from drones
The robot has several design innovations such as 360-degree directional control, the ability to carry cargo and a range of sensors for remote observation.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
5 ways to unlock the power of tech for the post-pandemic recovery
The technology driving the fourth industrial revolution (“4IR tech”) is presenting opportunities and challenges that could be tackled with innovative governance frameworks.
Drones
Race for the skies: three factors that could decide drone delivery domination
As Amazon enters the fray, the race is now on for domination of the drone delivery market. Here are 3 questions that will determine the winners and losers.
Drones
This is how drones and other 'tradetech' are transforming international trade
Digital technology is the key to unlocking trade potential post-COVID-19. Here's how we can harness Fourth Industrial Revolution innovations for the Great Reset.
COVID-19
The pandemic is making autonomous delivery the new normal
COVID-19 has forced many vulnerable citizens to self-isolate. But contact-free, autonomous deliveries can be a lifeline and help reduce transmission rates.
Drones
Here's how drones are transforming congested cities
With traffic pollution stretching city transport infrastructure to the limit, drone technology could alleviate traffic, supply chain and disaster response complications.
COVID-19
African innovators tackle coronavirus with drones and phones
From an agricultural drone company turning to public sanitation services, to foot-pump handwashing stations, this is how Africa is tackling coronavirus.
Drones
We're about to see the Golden Age of drone delivery – here's why
Drones have helped fight COVID-19, creating more resilient supply chains and socially distanced delivery. Now, policy is catching up to the technology.
COVID-19
Buzzkill: why the hype around drones and COVID-19 is misplaced
Drones have been used in a range of applications during the pandemic - but not always effectively. Here's what we know to-date about their uses and utility.
COVID-19
Drones are helping to fly urgent medical supplies to islands off the UK
A new drone service has been introduced to the Isle of Wight. It can carry 100 kilos of medical equipment to the island from the mainland in just 10 minutes.
Future of Health and Healthcare
How drones could change the future of healthcare delivery
Drone initiatives in India and Africa can be a model for other countries in modernizing the last mile in medical deliveries.
Drones
How drones are helping to battle COVID-19 in Africa – and beyond
Medical delivery drones have been supplying clinics in Africa for several years. Now they’re being deployed in the fight against coronavirus and are being trialed in the US.
COVID-19
This Chilean community is using drones to deliver medicine to the elderly
With COVID-19 forcing many at-risk seniors to stay indoors, the small Chilean beach enclave of Zapallar is using drones to deliver medication and supplies to isolated elderly people.