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Toyota to launch sales of Kirobo Mini

Kirobo Mini is a miniature communication partner developed to provide companionship.

If we can't make better batteries, let's make them smarter

IDTechEx Technology Analyst Lorenzo Grande looks at the example of TankTwo. While the US Government throws millions of dollars into post-Li-ion development, and private companies struggle with smartphone recalls due to defective batteries, a bunch of innovative inventors are putting a good deal of lateral thinking into how to make the best of what is already on the market.

LIST made its choice for CeraPrinter X-Serie

CERADROP, a MGI Group company, announces CeraPrinter X-Serie, All-in-One Inkjet Process Development system, installation at the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST).

Luminet Technologies

James Hayward interviewed John Morreale, founder of Luminet Technologies. With a background in solid state lighting, they are now developing e-textile technology, initially targeting the PPE and office furnishing space.

A solid future for batteries at IDTechEx's Energy Storage Innovations

At IDTechEx we believe that the future of the energy, mobility, electronics, and communications industry will be strongly shaped by the development of one key enabling technology, that is, energy storage. At the historical tipping point of structural change in these sectors there has never been a better time for a dedicated forum on energy storage as key enabling technology.

Webinar Tuesday 18 October - Triboelectric Energy Harvesting

IDTechEx are hosting a free webinar on Tuesday 18 October 2016 titled Triboelectric Electricity Made Where Needed at Micro to Megawatts?

3-D-printed robots with shock-absorbing skins

A new method for 3-D printing soft materials that make robots safer and more precise in their movements — and that could be used to improve the durability of drones, phones, shoes, helmets, and more.

Low-emissions vehicles are less expensive overall

You might think cars with low carbon emissions are expensive. Think again.

Less is more in smart eyewear

With the recent launch and announcement of two smart eyewear products in two weeks, IDTechEx Technology Analyst James Hayward looks back at the checkered history of smart eyewear, and examines what the differences will be with this new generation of products.

Research explores thermoelectric screen printing

What if you could easily print a thin layer of material - for use anywhere - that would allow you to create flexible energy harvesters or coolers? That may soon be a reality.

Robotics as a Service (RaaS) in agriculture

The RaaS model, increasingly trendy in the world of robotics, is becoming commonplace in agricultural robotics too.

EVES Launchpad: Electric Vehicles Launch at the IDTechEx Show!

Electric Vehicle and Energy Storage (EVES) start-ups exhibit in Santa Clara.

Faurecia invests in Canatu

Canatu and Faurecia, a global automotive interior system manufacturer, have deepened ties.

Job-sharing with nursing robot

Given the aging of the population and the low birthrate both in Japan and elsewhere, healthcare professionals are in short supply and unevenly distributed, giving rise to a need for alternatives to humans for performing simple tasks.

Helping epilepsy patients predict when they will have a seizure

People with epilepsy could soon be able to predict when they will have a seizure under a pioneering project that uses Microsoft products to monitor health.

TankTwo

TankTwo is a Finnish company developing smart Li-ion batteries that enable a full charge in 3 minutes by physically refuelling an EV tank with 18650 cells.

Autonomous Solutions, Inc.

ASI (Autonomous Solutions) employs 150 people and generates $30m. Half of its income stems from the mining industry. It is focused on mining, construction and agriculture. 

Starship Technologies

Starship Technologies is a robotic delivery company established by the founder of Skype in Estonia and London.

Fellow Robots

Fellow Robots is a Mountain View (CA) robotic company.

Thermal metamaterial innovation

An international research team has used a "thermal metamaterial" to control the emission of radiation at high temperatures, an advance that could bring devices able to efficiently harvest waste heat from power plants and factories.