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Mind Controlled Robots Now One Step Closer

Researchers have developed a machine-learning program that can be connected to a human brain and used to command a robot. The program adjusts the robot's movements based on electrical signals from the brain. The hope is that with this invention, tetraplegic patients will be able to carry out more day-to-day activities on their own.

Hydrogen Powered Trains in Queensland

Australia's largest rail freight operator, Aurizon and leading global mining company Anglo American have agreed to work together on a feasibility study to assess the introduction of hydrogen-powered trains for bulk freight.

World's Longest Flexible Fibre Battery

Researchers have developed a rechargeable lithium-ion battery in the form of an ultra-long fiber that could be woven into fabrics. The battery could enable a wide variety of wearable electronic devices, and might even be used to make 3D-printed batteries in virtually any shape.

Earth Rover

At FIRA 2021, French start-up Earth Rover showcased its product - an autonomous rover that uses concentrated light for weeding and scouting.

Pixelfarming robotics

Pixelfarming robotics is a Dutch company developing a multifunctional platform Robot One. The company pitched its product at FIRA 2021.

World's Biggest Offshore Wind Farm Generates First Power

When fully operational, Hornsea 2's 165 8 MW Siemens Gamesa wind turbines will be capable of generating 1.32 GW of clean electricity - taking the title of 'world's largest operating offshore wind farm' from its sibling project Hornsea 1. Together, the two projects will be capable of providing enough power for well over 2.3 million homes.

Robot for Assisting the Elderly in Standing up, Walking, Sitting Down

A research team has developed a robot that can assist standing up, walking, and sitting down by estimating the user's state using a small number of sensors. They have developed a technique for a robot to estimate a user's state with few sensors by calculating center of gravity candidates. Knowing the state of the user, such as whether they are trying to stand up or sit down, makes it possible to provide assistance as necessary.

Black Hole Eruption Spanning 16 Times the Full Moon

Astronomers have produced the most comprehensive image of radio emission from the nearest actively feeding supermassive black hole to Earth. The emission is powered by a central black hole in the galaxy Centaurus A, about 12 million light years away.

Improved Methods Facilitate Monitoring of Body Movement and Health

From wide-ranging body movements as minute as a pulse to the various movements of joints, muscles and limbs, wearable pressure sensors placed directly on the skin may be used in myriad ways to monitor health. Other types of skin sensors can monitor health indicators through measurement of sweat and temperature on the skin's surface.

Ducati MotoE Bike Takes to the Track for the First Time

The electric motorcycle prototype, code-named "V21L", is the result of the joint work of the Ducati Corse team and the Ducati R&D engineers, and was taken out on track by Michele Pirro who evaluated the technical characteristics and potential of Ducati's first electric motorcycle.

Promising Anode Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries

With the climate change concerns, an ever-increasing number of researchers are currently focusing on improving electric vehicles to make them a more attractive alternative to conventional gas cars. The battery improvement of EVs is a key issue to attract more drivers.

Ultrasound Could be Used to treat Psychiatric Disorders

A new study in macaque monkeys has shed light on which parts of the brain support credit assignment processes and, for the first time, how low-intensity transcranial ultrasound stimulation can modulate both brain activity and behaviours related to these credit assignment processes.

EVs Provide Lower Carbon Emissions Through Additional Channels

Study finds electric vehicles provide lower carbon emissions through additional channels.

Platform for Controlled Design of Printed Electronics with 2D Material

Scientists have shown how electricity is transported in printed 2D materials, paving the way for design of flexible devices for healthcare and beyond.

Energy Storage Ship for Offshore Wind Farms

PowerX and Imabari Shipbuilding will jointly develop the first prototype of the Power Transfer Vessel, "Power ARK," by the end of 2025.

WeedBot

WeedBot is a technology company that builds high-precision weeding systems for conventional and organic farmers. WeedBot demonstrated its laser weeding module at FIRA 2021.

Innovative Textile Vents to Release Heat When you Sweat

Scientists have developed a lightweight material that traps thermal energy when dry, but opens a series of tiny vents to let heat escape when a person starts sweating. The vents close again to retain heat once they are dry.

Perovskite Solar Cell with Ultra Long Stability

Perovskites are the great hope for further increasing the efficiency of solar modules in the future. Until now, their short service life has been considered the biggest hurdle to their practical use, but this could soon change.

New Milestone in Volvo Penta's Electrification Journey

Volvo Penta is accelerating its efforts to reach zero emissions - through fossil-free, renewable fuels, hybrid, and electric technology. In the latest development, the company has delivered and integrated its electric driveline into the first of a series of prototype fully electric terminal tractors to U.S. customer, TICO - who will be testing the prototypes with a variety of major fleet partners.

Health Patch With Core Body Temperature Measurement

Recon Health announced its partnership with greenTEG to integrate greenTEG's proprietary CALERA core body temperature sensor solution for continuous and non-invasive core body temperature measurement into Recon Health's Virtual Care Patch for remote patient monitoring and diagnostics.