21 Jul 2017

Live facial recognition from body worn cameras
The integration of technologies provides defence, security and law enforcement agencies with real-time facial recognition against multiple watch lists and databases.
Full profile interview
21 Jul 2017

Carbon3D
IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr Bryony Core spoke with Kirk Phelps, Product Manager at Carbon3D about the latest innovations in their CLIP and DLS technology.
20 Jul 2017

Bringing neural networks to cellphones
In recent years, the best-performing artificial-intelligence systems — in areas such as autonomous driving, speech recognition, computer vision, and automatic translation — have come courtesy of software systems known as neural networks. But neural networks take up a lot of memory and consume a lot of power, so they usually run on servers in the cloud, which receive data from desktop or mobile devices and then send back their analyses.
20 Jul 2017

Finding leaks while they're easy to fix
Access to clean, safe water is one of the world's pressing needs, yet today's water distribution systems lose an average of 20 percent of their supply because of leaks. These leaks not only make shortages worse but also can cause serious structural damage to buildings and roads by undermining foundations.
20 Jul 2017

Harnessing hopping hydrogens for high-efficiency OLEDs
Renewed investigation of a molecule that was originally synthesized with the goal of creating a unique light-absorbing pigment has led to the establishment of a novel design strategy for efficient light-emitting molecules with applications in next-generation displays and lighting.
20 Jul 2017

Last Mile Delivery: Trillion Dollar Battle of the Titans
The new IDTechEx Research report, Last Mile Electric Vehicles 2018-2028 concerns goods and people reaching final destination such as down the pathway past the guard dog or riding from the train station.
19 Jul 2017

Breathable, wearable electronics on skin
A hypoallergenic electronic sensor can be worn on the skin continuously for a week without discomfort, and is so light and thin that users forget they even have it on, says a Japanese group of scientists.
19 Jul 2017

Helping robots learn to see in 3D
Autonomous robots can inspect nuclear power plants, clean up oil spills in the ocean, accompany fighter planes into combat and explore the surface of Mars. Yet for all their talents, robots still can't make a cup of tea.
19 Jul 2017

Pushing the limits of athletic performance
Researchers have designed an energy-harvesting shoe to convert each stride into power. Air bladders embedded in the sole of the shoe convert the foot's impact into airflow along the runner's gait.
External press release
19 Jul 2017

Cratus leverages Thinfilm's NFC technology
Through the collaboration, Cratus will integrate Thinfilm's technology into mobile sensor platforms, enabling location sensing and tamper-evidence monitoring of high-value goods through the simple tap of a smartphone or commercial reader.
External press release
19 Jul 2017

Eight19 secures 1.3m Pounds funding
The new investment follows two years of continued improvement in OPV performance, advances in manufacturing readiness and an increased engagement with customers in the retail, FMCG and IoT sectors.
19 Jul 2017

3 billion dollars in rebates to support electric vehicle adoption
1.5 million electric vehicles will be on California roads by 2025, and 5 million by 2030, with the help of a new rebate program created by legislation announced by Assemblymember Phil Ting.
19 Jul 2017

Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator clinical trial
Clinical trial to investigate the safety and effectiveness of the Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator (PoNS™) device for the rehabilitation of chronic balance deficits caused by mild-to-moderate Traumatic Brain Injury.
18 Jul 2017

Dynamic templates critical to printable electronics technology
When it comes to efficiency, sometimes it helps to look to Mother Nature for advice - even in technology as advanced as printable, flexible electronics.
18 Jul 2017

$1 million to fund bioelectronic medicine research in diabetes
The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research received a $1 million gift from The Knapp Family Foundation to launch a four-year research program that uses bioelectronic medicine to treat the disease.
18 Jul 2017

Fastbrick Robotics enters agreement with Caterpillar
Australian robotic technology company, Fastbrick Robotics Limited has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Caterpillar Inc to discuss and develop a potential framework for collaboration regarding the development, manufacturing, sales, and services of Fastbrick Robotics' robotic bricklaying technology.
18 Jul 2017

Solar panel cleaning robot
t a solar energy farm just outside Budapest in Hungary, a cleaning robot is industriously getting on with today's task. Hundreds of square metres of solar panels are waiting to be cleaned - as quickly and effectively as possible. And without the use of chemicals or any unwanted discharges to the natural environment. The robot is the result of a joint project between Norwegian researchers and the Hungarian company ProDSP Technology.
18 Jul 2017

Soft and stretchy fabric-based sensors for wearable robots
A team of researchers has created a highly sensitive soft capacitive sensor made of silicone and fabric that moves and flexes with the human body to unobtrusively and accurately detect movement.
18 Jul 2017

Fast, cheap method to make supercapacitor electrodes for electric cars
Supercapacitors are an aptly named type of device that can store and deliver energy faster than conventional batteries. They are in high demand for applications including electric cars, wireless telecommunications and high-powered lasers.
Full profile interview
18 Jul 2017

VS Particle Technology
VSParticle was established in 2014 and is a spin out from Delft University of Technology. The University had been developing the technology for 15 years and the IP is now being commercialized by VSParticle.