25 Feb 2019

Quantum computing: from the qubit to a commercial reality
Quantum computers have been a dream for over 40 years, which comes from harnessing the laws of quantum physics to process information. IDTechEx technology analyst Dr Luyun Jiang explores the future possibilities of this technology, based on her findings at CES 2019.
8 Feb 2019

Why Tesla Bought the Supercapacitor World Leader
Tesla needs to excel in the much broader range of energy storage technologies needed for Class 8 trucks down to Tesla 3 cars to retain uniquely long range for the price.
Background
30 Jan 2019

NiveauUp
NiveauUp is a Taiwanese company just out of stealth mode developing Li-ion capacitors
7 Jan 2019

Artificial intelligence putting an end to poaching
When placed in protected areas, the TrailGuard artificial intelligence camera uses AI inference at the edge to detect possible poachers and alert park rangers in near real-time, allowing them to take action before animals can be harmed.
External press release
4 Dec 2018

Freer Logic demonstrates EEG technology
Dr Jacob Skinner has described Freer Logic's presentation at this November's Wearable USA show by IDTechEx as 'leagues above' anything he has ever seen. The two-day event, at which Dr Skinner gave a presentation called 'Making Wearables Truly Compelling', aimed to showcase the best in emerging tech and was attended by large corporates and disruptive startups.
7 Nov 2018

First autonomous EV ride-hailing service
The Volkswagen Group, Mobileye, an Intel Company, and Champion Motors announced plans to deploy Israel's first self-driving ride hailing service - or Mobility-as-a-Service - starting next year.
5 Oct 2018

Robotic revolution: why now? A hardware perspective
We have previously argued that everything in the world of robotics is changing. Indeed, we have shown that robots are increasingly becoming collaborative, mobile and intelligent, leaving their confines in factories to enter more aspects of industry and daily life. This trend will have profound long-term economical and societal consequences. Indeed, our report New Robotics and Drones 2018-2038: Technologies, Forecasts, Players forecasts that the market for robots and drones will grow from $66 billion in 2018 to more than 210 billion in 2028.
19 Sep 2018

Deep learning computer vision solution for trains
A groundbreaking solution for the railway industry that delivers deep learning computer vision and object detection technology to the network edge and onboard trains. This new, multiplatform solution will allow railway network operators to deploy applications, such as video surveillance and smart cameras, that mimic human vision and perform tasks, such as vehicle identification, intruder detection and empty seat recognition, that result in improved safety, security and risk analysis.
Full profile interview
11 Sep 2018

Delair
Delair is a French company specializing in the design and manufacture of fixed-wing drones.
4 Sep 2018

Segway-Ninebot personal electric transportation
Segway-Ninebot's product line-up contains more than thirteen products, bringing solutions for various kind of personal short-distance transportation that solve mobility issues and add a lot of fun and convenience to people's daily lives.
21 Aug 2018

Intel advances the safe integration of drones into US airspace
Intel is working with the Federal Aviation Administration and other industry participants to foster innovation and to shape the global standards and practices for unmanned aircraft systems, with safety being the first priority.
2 Aug 2018

Advanced wound imaging - going beyond 2D photographs
An emerging trend in wound care management is the use of connected devices such as smartphones and tablets to simplify and streamline the documentation process. Photographs of wounds taken on these devices, complete with calculated wound dimensions, can be directly added to a patient's electronic health record via specialized software and apps.
19 Jul 2018

Robots to be more reliable teammates for soldiers
Researchers have developed a new technique to quickly teach robots novel traversal behaviors with minimal human oversight. The technique allows mobile robot platforms to navigate autonomously in environments while carrying out actions a human would expect of the robot in a given situation.
Full profile interview
6 Jun 2018

Sky-Futures
Their initial purpose was inspecting oil and gas facilities by using drones. Since their start in 2009 they have worked with the drones to inspect facilities around the world and deliver actionable data through analysis of data collected from the job sites by drones.
Background
2 Apr 2018

Nuovo Film
Nouvo is a Chinese Ag NW company with funding (unspecified amount) from Intel Capital.
Background
2 Apr 2018

Yuneec
Yuneec was established in 1999 in Hong Kong.
Full profile interview
2 Apr 2018

Exyn technologies
Exyn technologies was established in the late 2014. It is based on Philadelphia, US.
30 Mar 2018

€6.3m Irish drone research project
The programme will see researchers recreate flying environments for drones as digital models, taking into account a wide range of factors like air traffic, buildings and electricity lines, and then testing them in the real world at Waterford Airport and other selected locations around Ireland.
12 Feb 2018

Drone light show breaks Guinness World Records
1,218 I drones made history for the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 Opening Ceremony with the Winter Olympics' first-ever drone light show that also set a Guinness World Records title for the "most unmanned aerial vehicles airborne simultaneously."