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Electricity Producing Drones

They call it Airborne Wind Energy (AWE). It started with kites flying higher than a conventional wind turbine to create electricity from the familiar figure of eight trajectory where winds are much stronger and more consistent than those tapped by conventional wind turbines on land or even offshore.

First purchasable electric car by Kreisel

Almost 50 years after this vehicle type participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the electromobility specialist Kreisel Electric has completely converted a Porsche 910, turning it into an electrified supercar.

How robots can help kids stay in school

Telepresence robots — Internet-enabled, two-way-video-streaming automatons that have wheels for feet and a screen showing the child's face at the top of a vertical "body" — act as surrogates.

Non-toxic material that generates electricity through hot and cold

Thanks to the discovery of a new material, jewelry such as a ring and your body heat could generate enough electricity to power a body sensor, or a cooking pan could charge a cellphone in just a few hours.

Researchers "iron out" graphene's wrinkles

From an electron's point of view, graphene must be a hair-raising thrill ride. For years, scientists have observed that electrons can blitz through graphene at velocities approaching the speed of light, far faster than they can travel through silicon and other semiconducting materials.

Energous Corporation

Energous is a US publicly traded company that has developed an RF-based technology to wirelessly charge home appliances and wearables.

Gel-like coating beefs up the performance of lithium-sulfur batteries

Scientists have developed an ultra-thin coating material that has the potential to extend the life and improve the efficiency of lithium-sulfur batteries, one of the most promising areas of energy research today.

First-in-human trial for neural-enabled prosthetic hand

Upper extremity amputees are one step closer to successfully picking up a cookie or an egg, thanks to a new advanced prosthetic system that is designed to restore sensation.

Spray on memory could enable bendable digital storage

Researchers have brought us closer to a future of low-cost, flexible electronics by creating a new "spray-on" digital memory device using only an aerosol jet printer and nanoparticle inks.

New research could help speed up the 3D printing process

A team of researchers have identified some bottlenecks in 3D printers, that, if improved, could speed up the entire process.

Can robots write meaningful news?

Robots and computers are replacing people everywhere; doctors, pilots, even journalists. Is this leading to a dystopian society, or could it be something positive?

New approach may accelerate design of high-power batteries

Research promises to increase the performance of high-power electrical storage devices, such as car batteries.

Ontario invests up to $100 million in artificial intelligence

Ontario is ensuring businesses in the province continue to stay ahead in the innovation economy, and attract investment and top talent, by supporting a new institute for artificial intelligence with a specific focus on deep learning and machine learning.

A report from AABC Europe 2017: Manufacturing and innovation

Just like the Battery Show in the U.S. is the prime location for exhibitors to showcase their battery innovations and manufacturing capabilities, AABC Europe is the leading conference in the Old Continent when it comes to the quality of its speakers. This year from the 30th January to the 2nd February, the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference was hosted as usual at the Congress Center Mainz along the river Rhein in Germany. In this premium article, IDTechEx analysts Mr. Gonzalez and Dr. Grande will give a summary of their week in Mainz as well as insights into what these news mean for the automotive battery industry. This account focuses on manufacturing and innovation.

A new jolt in the field of pain management: PEMF technology

Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy holds promise as an exciting, effective, non-pharmacologic alternative to traditional treatment regimens. In this article, IDTechEx will detail the recent approval, advantages, and potential additional applications of PEMF technology.

PeptiGelDesign

IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao interviewed PeptiGelDesign CEO Dr Guillaume Saint-Pierre on April 10, 2017. PeptiGelDesign is a biomaterials company focused on regenerative medicine applications.

Manned Electric Aircraft: Progress and Potential

Recently, there has been a sharp increase in development activity with electric aircraft, as examined in the new report from IDTechEx Research, Manned Electric Aircraft 2017-2027.

NASA tests robotic ice tools

Want to go ice fishing on Jupiter's moon Europa? There's no promising you'll catch anything, but a new set of robotic prototypes could help.

Power from intermittent, gusty wind

It is interesting to me that no one, anywhere in the world, is currently using intermittent, gusty winds for any purpose whatsoever.

Thinfilm partners with Korean Red Cross in using NFC technology

The two groups are collaborating to replace the paper-based confirmation process currently used by the Korean Red Cross in its Windmill of Hope program to verify delivery and receipt of relief items and services such as food, clothing, and medication.