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Successful Implantation of Wireless Visual Prosthesis Brain Implant

The Intracortical Visual Prosthesis, an implant that bypasses the retina and optic nerves to connect directly to the brain's visual cortex, has been successfully surgically implanted in the study's first participant. This surgery is part of a Phase I Feasibility Study of an Intracortical Visual Prosthesis for People With Blindness.

Bosch (Quantum Sensing Start-Up)

Bosch has been researching quantum technology for seven years and are now establishing a startup for the commercialisation of quantum sensor products. This new business unit will be located on the premises of its grow platform GmbH subsidiary in Ludwigsburg, and is initially assigned to the Bosch Automotive Electronics division, based in Reutlingen.

Bentley Expands 3D Printing Capability

Bentley Motors has shared details of the impact of a £3 million investment to double its additive manufacturing capacity at the company's headquarters in Crewe, England, where all Bentley models are built.

Self-Healing Materials for Robotics Made from Jelly and Salt

Researchers have developed self-healing, biodegradable, 3D-printed materials that could be used in the development of realistic artificial hands and other soft robotics applications.

Facial Recognition Tech Taken to the Next Level in Virtual Reality

Our face can unlock a smartphone, provide access to a secure building and speed up passport control at airports, verifying our identity for numerous purposes. An international team of researchers has taken facial recognition technology to the next level, using a person's expression to manipulate objects in a virtual reality setting without the use of a handheld controller or touchpad.

Wrapping Droplets in Graphene for Printed Microchips, Wearable Sensors

New research from physicists will 'significantly advance' the new technology area of liquid electronics, enhancing the functionality and sustainability of potential applications in printed electronics, wearable health monitors and even batteries.

TTM Technologies: Thermal Management for GaN in 5G

TTM is a huge company providing components into telecommunications infrastructure among other areas. IDTechEx interviewed TTM to learn about their new thermal management strategy for GaN components in 5G infrastructure.

CSM: Battery Temperature Sensing

CSM provides testing equipment for automotive tier 1s and OEMs. IDTechEx interviewed them to discuss their high voltage, temperature sensing portfolio for EV battery development.

Gene Editing Breakthrough in Ticks to Help Combat Lyme Disease

Reducing tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease, may now be possible thanks to two new gene editing methods. The methods could allow scientists to alter parts of the tick genome that are involved in harboring and transmitting pathogens.

Jaguar Land Rover Announces Partnership with NVIDIA

Jaguar Land Rover has formed a multi-year strategic partnership with NVIDIA to jointly develop and deliver next-generation automated driving systems plus AI-enabled services and experiences for its customers.

Quinly Automates Prusa in 11 Countries

Quinly for Prusa MK3S is autonomously running printers in 11 countries around the world, with an installed capacity of 1.2 million automated print hours per year. Quinly allows Prusa owners to queue as many prints as they wish at one time and walk away worry-free as Quinly prints jobs in the queue one-by-one, automatically removing parts, clearing the print bed, and starting the next print without human intervention.

A New Technique for Making Wearable Sensors

Engineers have developed a new technique for making wearable sensors that enables medical researchers to prototype test new designs much faster and at a far lower cost than existing methods.

Partnership to Produce 3D Printed Parts for the Lotus Type 62-2 Sports

Stratasys Ltd has partnered with Radford, a global luxury automotive brand, to create over 500 3D-printed parts for the launch of the Lotus Type 62-2 coachbuilt.

Eurocell to build a Gigafactory in Western Europe

Eurocell is set to build its first European Gigafactory, producing proven 'production ready' technologies in just 12 months, far faster than other Gigafactories. This is possible as Eurocell has a proven battery product which is ready for scaled-up manufacturing.

Hertz Expands Global Electric Vehicle Commitment with UFOdrive

Hertz is announcing an investment in UFODRIVE - the leading self-service electric vehicle rental company and eMobility service provider in Europe - as part of Hertz's commitment to lead the future of mobility.

Broad Trends in Automotive Radar & Semiconductors for Automotive Radar

As automotive radar becomes more sophisticated IDTechEx analyses trends in key performance indicators both past, present, and future. This premium article considers properties such as range, size, field of view and angular resolution of radars from tier 1 suppliers dating back to 2012, as well as possible future products from radar start-ups.

Amazon Drone Project Layoffs?

In 2021, it was reported that over 100 employees at Amazon Prime Air, Amazon's drone delivery program, had lost their jobs and dozens of other roles were moving to other projects. This was not exciting news and made some people reflect on the feasibility of drone delivery in the near future.

Armband Helps Users of Prosthetic Hands to Get a Grip

A first-of-its-kind study using haptic/touch sensation feedback, electromyogram control and an innovative wearable soft robotic armband could just be a game changer for users of prosthetic hands who have long awaited advances in dexterity. Findings from the study could catalyze a paradigm shift in the way current and future artificial hands are controlled by limb-absent people.

Solar Powered System Offers Inexpensive Desalination

An estimated two-thirds of humanity is affected by shortages of water, and many such areas in the developing world also face a lack of dependable electricity. Widespread research efforts have thus focused on ways to desalinate seawater or brackish water using just solar heat. Many such efforts have run into problems with fouling of equipment caused by salt buildup, however, which often adds complexity and expense.

BYD-ADL Supply 29 Double Decker E-Buses for London

Alexander Dennis Limited and BYD UK jointly supplied 29 BYD ADL Enviro400EV to Abellio London for use on Transport for London route 63 between King's Cross and Honor Oak. The zero emission double deckers have innovative features, aimed at making them an even more attractive, green alternative to the car as London recovers from the pandemic.