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A drone for cleaning solar panels is on its way
According to its manufacturers, the autonomous drone can reportedly reduce solar panel cleaning costs by roughly 25%.
Greenlight for deep borehole disposal in these European states
This disposal option is feasible for high-level and intermediate-level long-lived nuclear waste now temporarily stored by five countries.
Robotic film could one day absorb ocean oil spills
The robot film, called Neusbot after neustons, which are a category of organisms, including water striders that travel on the surfaces of bodies of water, is powered by sunlight and fueled by water.
Video: Launch of first hydrogen-based marine propulsion system
A full-scale, full-size, zero-emissions drivetrain powered by hydrogen fuel cells designed for ships and ferries has been tested and verified.
Squid-inspired camo works with light
The research team is eyeing the squid-inspired camouflaging material for military camouflage, smart displays, anti-counterfeiting technology and information storage.
Video: Copper coating promises to prevent healthcare associated infection
The copper coating features a microscopically rough texture that reportedly prevents the growth of bacteria. UBC researchers suggest this coating prevents a larger range of pathogens than current copper coatings.
New robot can traverse narrow pipes, clear blockages
The in-pipe robot features six foldable crawler arms surrounding a robot body that can maneuver through pipe sizes of 15 cm to 31 cm.
Teledyne Flir to develop bio-chemical threat mapping tool
The technology is intended to protect soldiers conducting reconnaissance and decontamination missions, enabling them to visualize chem-bio threats and receive real-time support.
Video: Robotic system performs full and partial knee arthroplasties
The maker of the CORI system suggests that procedures performed with the robotic solution result in less pain, fewer revisions and greater patient satisfaction following surgery.
Material inactivates 100% of COVID-19 in just half an hour
Using laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) additive manufacturing techniques, the team created a microporous architecture to measure the antiviral performance of 3D-printing material cobalt-chromium-molybdenum (Co-Cr-Mo).
COVID-19 robot ensures social distances are maintained
The robot uses a system to categorize people in violation of social distancing rules, sorting them into different groups and prioritizing them based on whether they are moving or stationary.
Jazeera Paints becomes the first company in MENA to offer certified fire-proofing paints
Fire-proofing paints are an important component of building safety and security. They help prevent the spread of fire and limit the impact a fire has on the building.
Sensor promises to measure exposure of vapers to nicotine
Applied to the wearer’s skin, the sensor measures exposure to nicotine encountered in the open air.
Video: NASA to test nuclear fuel for space missions
Fuel that could power a roundtrip to Mars via nuclear thermal propulsion technology is being tested.
Passive solar cooling with a few grains of salt
The off-grid cooling system exploits the capacity of certain salts in solution to absorb energy and cool water.
Breakthrough motion control drive with small form factor
New PCB-mountable intelligent drives that provide ultimate performance, flexible network connectivity and advanced power amplification.
Video: Volvo and LEGO Technic develop game-changing intelligent prototype for the construction industry
The LX03 is designed to adapt to different scenarios, make real-time decisions and collaborate with humans, while operating as a safe and smart worker.
UBS Arena at Belmont Park sets the safety and sanitation standard for future arenas
The facility has adopted the Sharecare Health Security VERIFIED solution to support its operations with over 140 expert-validated standards across 600+ venue checkpoints.
Putting ocean plastic to good use: Powering cleanup vessels
Converting retrieved waste into oil via hydrothermal liquefaction eliminates the need for land disposal of some of the plastic and can markedly reduce shipboard fossil fuel use and attendant emissions.
Paper-based battery designed to biodegrade
Paper-thin biodegradable zinc batteries may offer an environmentally sustainable option for powering flexible and wearable electronic systems.