4 Jan 2021
Robotics Related Webinars Available to Watch On-Demand Today
IDTechEx currently have a number of robotics-related webinars available to watch on-demand. These include presentations on robotic surgery, autonomous cars, robotics in agriculture and sensors.
4 Jan 2021
Australia to Test 3D Printed Face Guards
By mid-2021, volunteers will be recruited for an accelerated clinical trial of two 'next generation' vaccines against COVID-19, developed by researchers at the University of Melbourne. Among the other proposals to be tested are the use of germicidal ultraviolet light to reduce infection rates in aged care facilities, and 3D-printed face masks to match facial shape and prevent leaks.
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4 Jan 2021
Scatec Starts Commercial Operation of Another 32 MW in Ukraine
Scatec and partner FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, have grid connected the 32 MW Kamianka project in the Cherkasy region, Ukraine and started commercial operations from 1 January 2021.
4 Jan 2021
These Pods Could Provide a Blueprint for Future Hydrogen Aircraft
It is unlike anything seen on today's runways: the "pod" configuration—one of several being conceptualised as part of ongoing R&D on the ZEROe concept aircraft—features a series of stand-alone propulsion systems based on hydrogen fuel cell technology. Today, Airbus is conducting studies to determine how scalable the "pod" configuration, among others, could be to large commercial aircraft.
4 Jan 2021
Immersive Virtual Reality Boosts Spinal Cord Stimulation for Pain
For patients receiving spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain, integration with an immersive virtual reality system - allowing patients to see as well as feel the effects of electrical stimulation on a virtual image of their own body - can enhance the pain-relieving effectiveness of spinal cord stimulation.
4 Jan 2021
Toward Imperceptible Electronics That You Cannot See or Feel
Transparent electronics--such as head-up displays that allow pilots to read flight data while keeping their eyes ahead of them--improve safety and allow users to access data while in transit. For healthcare applications, the electronics need to not only be cheap and straightforward to fabricate, but also sufficiently flexible to conform to skin. Silver nanowire networks meet these criteria. However, current methods of development create random nanowire alignment that's insufficient for advanced applications.
External press release
4 Jan 2021
General Purpose Robotics Company Closes over 100m USD Funding
General-purpose robotics company Flexiv Ltd. has closed an over 100m USD Series B round, marking the largest single-round fundraising ever in the field of general-purpose robotics.
4 Jan 2021
Brand New IDTechEx Report on Transparent Electronics Materials
The brand new IDTechEx report, Transparent Electronics Materials, Markets 2021-2041, is available to order today! This in-depth report explores see-through micro LED, OLED, QD displays, photovoltaic windows, electric darkening, RadarGlass, circuits, metamaterials, heaters and antennas.
1 Jan 2021
Ford and Mahindra end Discussions for Auto Joint Venture
Ford Motor Company and Mahindra & Mahindra have mutually and amicably determined they will not complete a previously announced automotive joint venture between their respective companies. The decision follows the passing of the Dec. 31 "longstop," or expiration, date of a definitive agreement the organizations entered into in October 2019.
1 Jan 2021
UST Global, Plastic Logic Partner on Digital Retail Shelf Displays
The joint venture will enable UST Global to provide its retail customers with flexible, whole-shelf Electronic Shelf Labels based on Plastic Logic's advanced flexible OTFT-based ePaper technology.
1 Jan 2021
Wearables for Crops: Plant Based Sensor Monitors Arsenic in Soil
Nanoscale devices integrated into the leaves of living plants can detect the toxic heavy metal in real time.
31 Dec 2020
Ideal Quantum Dot Size for Peak Solar Panel Performance
Scientists in Australia have developed a process for calculating the perfect size and density of quantum dots needed to achieve record efficiency in solar panels.
31 Dec 2020
VW's Mobile Charging Robot Concept Moves Ahead
Volkswagen Group Components gives us a first glimpse of the prototypes of its mobile charging robot. This is one of the visionary charging concepts that Volkswagen hopes will expand the charging infrastructure over the next few years. Its task: fully autonomous charging of vehicles in restricted parking areas, like underground car parks. "
31 Dec 2020
NERA: World's First Fully 3D Printed E-Bike
With additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping you can get from the first idea to a fully functioning motorcycle in just 12 weeks. NERA is fully 3D printed, only 15 parts.
30 Dec 2020
Powering up Stretchy Technology
A team of researchers has created stretchable energy-storage devices using a specialized printing technology, innovative materials and the centuries-old art of origami.
30 Dec 2020
First Scottish Hydrogen-Powered Train by November
A consortium is set to deliver Scotland's first hydrogen powered train. A key objective of the project is to create opportunities for the Scottish rail supply chain through skills development and industrialisation of the technology.
29 Dec 2020
Smart Shirt Could Help with Weight Loss, Fitness
A smart shirt for athletes will monitor heart and muscle activity, analyse temperature and perspiration during exercise while working with an app that records the course of training, the route of walking, running or cycling, the shirt can also help users to compete online with other athletes.
29 Dec 2020
Toyota Launches C+pod Ultra-Compact Battery Electric Vehicle in Japan
Toyota Motor Corporation announced a limited launch of the C+pod ultra-compact battery electric vehicle.
29 Dec 2020
Bio-Inspired Endocscope Provides 3D Visible and Near-Infrared Images
Researchers have developed a new bio-inspired medical endoscope that can acquire 3D visible light and near-infrared fluorescence images at the same time. It features an optical design that combines the high-resolution 3D imaging of human vision with the mantis shrimp's capability to simultaneously detect multiple wavelengths of light.
29 Dec 2020
Solar and Battery Installation at Mozambique Mine
The solar and battery storage system aims to reduce CO2 emissions and operating costs at Balama Mine.