English
Tech for Good
Scientists have created a revolutionary artificial skin
Researchers from the National University of Singapore have developed an 'electronic skin', capable of recreating a sense of touch thanks to more than 100 small sensors.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Tech for Good
Tech for Good
A Car-building Robot Is Being Adapted To Covid-19
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
How a robot called Fluffy is helping Ford engineers upgrade factories
'Fluffy' the robot is helping Ford redesign workspaces in its factories.
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
This robot scientist conducts experiments by itself
An intelligent robot that works independently 21.5 hours a day is helping scientists at the University of Liverpool with their research using AI, its flexible arm and a customised gripper.
Emerging Technologies
Parts from the ISS have been used to design a new type of prosthetic limb
Researchers have designed a new type of prosthetic limb built with parts originally intended for the International Space Station.
Forests
Argentina is launching a state-of-the-art satellite to protect its forests
Argentina is planning to send a satellite, with cutting-edge technology into space to monitor forests.
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Ancient 'Acropolis of the sea' opens to divers, guarded by high tech
The National Technical University of Athens has developed a camera that will enable public access to the ancient 'Acropolis of sea wrecks', using artificial intelligence to make sure it ...
Space
School girls in India discover an asteroid headed straight for earth
The two schoolgirls discovered the asteroid by poring through images from a University of Hawaii telescope, according to an Indian space institute.
Tech for Good
This is how we can open up the tech sector to Africa's women
In sub-Saharan Africa, female representation for those in the tech industry is only 30%. Mentorship on digital skills could help increase that number.
Tech for Good
This startup reworked its privacy-friendly sensors to help battle COVID-19
Butlr used it's infrared security cameras to manage lighting and air-conditioning. During COVID-19, it is now managing store capacity and social distancing.
COVID-19
Could this COVID-19 ‘health passport’ be the future of travel and events?
Rising COVID-19 infection rates pose a threat to global tourism and large events. CovidPass is a new app that acts as a health passport to prove travellers and participants are virus-free...
Advanced Manufacturing and Production
Factory workers face a major COVID-19 risk. Here’s how AI can help keep them safe
As global manufacturers reopen their factories amid the coronavirus pandemic, find out how artificial intelligence tools can help prevent second-wave outbreaks.
COVID-19
This country came up with 5 novel ideas to tackle the pandemic
Estonia, one of the most digitally advanced countries, launched a hackathon during lockdown – the winning entries include a ventilator and a worker-sharing app.
COVID-19
COVID-19: Afghan all-female robotics team have designed a low-cost ventilator
This all-girl Afghan Robotics Team created low-cost, long-lasting and lightweight ventilators to help tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19
Former Fiat engineer aims to put the brakes on COVID
Mario Palazzetti, the inventor of the anti-lock braking system on cars, has now designed a small gadget that aims to limit the spread of COVID-19.