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More energy-efficient cruise ships

A researcher has developed a system based on fuel cells to reduce the carbon footprint and energy consumption of cruise ships, which are increasingly popular among vacation goers around the world.

Toyota highlight the significance of 3D printing in lightweight design

3D printing is rapidly reaching industrial commercialisation in numerous sectors; IDTechEx forecast that the total market will be worth $22bn by 2028. One of the key features is the design freedom this technology enables where, alongside other functional advantages, a major opportunity is in lightweighting.

Gene-edited disease monkeys cloned in China

The first cohort of five gene-edited monkey clones made from fibroblasts of a monkey with disease phenotypes were born recently at the Institute of Neuroscience of Chinese Academy of Sciences in Shanghai.

Identifying artificial intelligence "blind spots"

A novel model developed by MIT and Microsoft researchers identifies instances in which autonomous systems have "learned" from training examples that don't match what's actually happening in the real world. Engineers could use this model to improve the safety of artificial intelligence systems, such as driverless vehicles and autonomous robots.

Transparent electronics research gains momentum

Intensive research is being carried out on transparent electronics, a new area of study that represents the merging of electronic and optical devices. Researchers have used computer simulations on the "Piz Daint" supercomputer to identify chemical elements that could drive forward research in this field.

Haptics at CES 2019

As the largest consumer technology event in the world, haptics always has a prominent place within CES. This short article includes summaries of the various conversations which IDTechEx had on the subject of haptics at CES 2019.

Sheba Microsystems

Sheba Microsystems demonstrated a competitive approach to traditional voice coil-based optical image stabilisation (OIS) based on MEMS technology. IDTechEx interviewed them at CES 2019.

Noveto

IDTechEx interviewed Noam Zafrir, Head of Software at Noveto at CES 2019.

Electronic skin patches and other wearable products at CES 2019

Whilst still a "consumer" event, the coverage at CES certainly expands from consumer products, into medical devices and beyond. Principal Analyst James Hayward discusses his findings.

Hawaii - 100% renewable energy by 2045

By 2045, the state of Hawaii intends to utilize 100% renewable energy. Today, it's one step closer to that goal.

Wearable patch measures sweat in extreme environments

A research team has unveiled a thin and robust sweat sensor that is capable of monitoring hydration during exercise. The circular patch, with a width of just 30 mm, works underwater and in dry, arid environments - which makes it ideal for monitoring fluid loss during swimming, triathlons, ultramarathons and many other endurance sports.

A novel material for transparent and flexible displays

The next generation of flexible and transparent displays will require a high-performing and flexible polymeric material that has the optical and thermal properties of glass. The material must be transparent to visible light and have a low coefficient of thermal expansion. Unfortunately, such a polymeric material has not been available.

A robot that can walk and fly

The robot is known as LEONARDO, an acronym for LEg ON Aerial Robotic DrOne, or Leo for short. It has a capability most robots these days just don't have: It can both walk and fly.

Machine learning in action for the humanitarian sector

Governments across the world came together in Marrakesh this past December to ratify a pact to improve cooperation on international migration. Among other objectives, the Global Compact for Migration seeks to use "accurate and disaggregated data as a basis for evidence-based policies." How can machine learning technologies help with deeply polarizing societal issues like migration?

SleepScore Labs

IDTechEx Analyst Dr Nadia Tsao reports on her findings from CES 2019.

Dreem

IDTechEx Analyst Dr Nadia Tsao reports on her findings from CES 2019.

Hupnos

IDTechEx Analyst Dr Nadia Tsao reports on her findings from CES 2019.

Urgo Tech

IDTechEx Analyst Dr Nadia Tsao reports on her findings from CES 2019.

NeuroBeat

IDTechEx Analyst Dr Nadia Tsao reports on her findings from CES 2019.

Dreamlight

IDTechEx Analyst Dr Nadia Tsao reports on her findings from CES 2019.