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Meet the student who can play the harp using only her eyes
"Eyeharp" is a gaze-controlled digital software that allows people with disabilities to play music, using digital eye-tracking technology seen in gaming.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Emerging Technologies
Tech for Good
In the future, the pictures we take could move. Here’s how
A new deep learning technique developed by Washington University can animate moving material, such as waterfalls, smoke, or clouds, from a single photo.
Space
5 ways NASA tech has been used to help life on Earth
NASA has been key in developing innovative tech, including recycled water systems that could provide drinking water in some of the driest places on Earth.
Automotive Industry
Why autonomous vehicles need a large-systems approach to safety
Existing solutions are limited in their ability to address all the unknowns embedded in the technology or are based on legacy automotive safety regulations
Future of Energy
4 ways offshore wind industry can boost innovation and investment
Annual offshore wind installation targets are set to increase steeply from 2030. Rising to the challenge will require industry innovation and investment.
India
Agri-tech innovation can improve value capture, transform ecosystem for India’s small farmers
Smallholders account for 86% of the farmers in India but are economically impoverished, as they are unable to capture commensurate value for their produce.
Emerging Technologies
The ‘second quantum revolution’ is coming. Let's make sure it benefits the many, not the few
Quantum technologies will impact our health care, financial services, defence, weather modelling, and cybersecurity. Here's what you need to know.
Entrepreneurship
3 ways to unlock the world-changing power of start-ups
Technology pioneers don't just need a genius idea – they need to develop in an ecosystem that nurtures them with all the elements needed to grow.
The Ocean
Here are some of the most exciting green Technology Pioneers of 2021
These technology entrepreneurs are creating solutions for some of our toughest environmental challenges.
Innovation
Meet the World Economic Forum's Technology Pioneers of 2021
This year’s Technology Pioneers includes leaders in everything from neuroscience to cleantech.
Aviation, Travel and Tourism
A new era of sustainable travel prepares for take-off
Sustainable travel has reached a tipping point in the wake of COVID-19. This framework outlines the pathway to reinvention and innovation for the industry.
Future of Work
Why startups don't want the workplace to return to normal
As COVID-19 hit, startups were well positioned to work remotely. We outline why a post-pandemic recovery should prioritize this new, fairer working model.
Technological Transformation
Scientists have found a way to generate energy from floating particles
This new material created from carbon nanotubes can generate electricity by scavenging energy from its environment.
Emerging Technologies
Rebuilding after COVID: The challenge is digital
The pandemic has exacerbated the structural flaws and inequalities digitalization was already opening up. How can we move forward?
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Why we need to get more people with disabilities involved in developing technology
User interface design best practices have long included users in the design process. Including users with disabilities results in more accessible technology.