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Extended Reality Headset Sales to Grow to US$20bn 2033, Says IDTechEx

Virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR) devices promise to revolutionize the way we interact, acting as gateways to the metaverse. Despite these technologies already achieving limited adoption, extensive headset hardware development is required to meet the demands of becoming a ubiquitous computing platform.

The Battery Show North America 2022 — Part 1

IDTechEx attended the Battery Show and Electric Vehicle Expo North America 2022 that ran from 12th-16th September 2022. It is one of the largest battery-related conferences worldwide with a focus on electric vehicle applications and technologies. This premium article is the first of two articles covering key learnings from the conference and exhibition. Part 1 will give an overview of key conference themes (sustainability and security of supply) and cell level developments (solid-state and lithium metal, silicon, lithium-sulphur). Part 2 will focus on materials for battery packs and other advanced material developments.

Vest System Monitors Heart Failure Patients at Home

Researchers are developing a wearable vest system designed to monitor heart failure patients in their home and detect when their condition is worsening. Such early detection of acute decompensated heart failure could lead to treatment changes and other interventions that prevent hospitalizations.

Tata Motors Launches its First Electric Hatch

Tata Motors announced the launch of the Tiago.ev.

Solar Power for Informal Housing in South Africa

For informal settlements in South Africa, access to electricity is dangerous or non-existent, and households rely on dirty and expensive alternatives. Zonke Energy's unique mini-grid architecture provides clients with essential energy services such as lighting, all the way up to refrigeration.

E3/DC GmbH

E3/DC operates in Germany and develops and sells battery systems into the residential market, and is planning to expand into the vehicle-to-X (V2X) market.

New Report Offers Blueprint for Regulation of Facial Recognition

A new report outlines a model law for facial recognition technology to protect against harmful use of this technology, but also foster innovation for public benefit.

Ballard to Supply Fuel Cell Engines to Power First US Hydrogen Train

Ballard Power Systems announced an order from Stadler Rail AG, a leading manufacturer of rolling stock, for the supply of six 100 kW FCmoveTM-HD+ fuel cell engines to power the first hydrogen train in the United States.

Smart Diabetic Boot Launched by Sensoria Health & Defender

Sensoria Health and Defender announced the availability of the Foot Defender powered by Sensoria Smart Boot, the world's first smart diabetic footwear. Available now, the Foot Defender powered by Sensoria is designed to help heal diabetic foot ulcers and reduce the risk of amputations for extended quality of life.

Cogniteam's Nimbus Operation Gives Street Smarts to Rover Robotics

Cogniteam has announced a partnership with Rover Robotics, developers of robot hardware platforms. Together, they will help deploy chassis and platforms to companies that are looking to develop in-house Autonomous Mobile Robots without the time-consuming and burdensome task of re-inventing existing technologies.

Olympus Launches THUNDERBEAT Energy Device for Open Surgery

Olympus Corporation announced the release of the THUNDERBEAT Open Fine Jaw Type X surgical energy devices for open surgery. With a new thermal shield, the THUNDERBEAT Open Fine Jaw Type X surgical energy device is designed to support safer procedures.

Rolls-Royce SMR

Rolls-Royce SMR is developing a pressurized water reactor-based nuclear small modular reactor (SMR). Compared to other SMR projects, the approach is relatively conservative and the power output is large. IDTechEx attended CEO Tom Samson's presentation at the 2022 World Nuclear Symposium.

General Electric: Megawatt Ship Converters

General Electric (GE) are experts in supplying and integrating high-power electrical systems up to 100MW in ships.

Pivotal Commware

Pivotal Commware is a US-based telecommunications company, founded in 2016 as a spinout from Intellectual Ventures. The company develops metamaterial antennas that use holographic beam forming to increase network speed, capacity, and spectral efficiency.

Upcoming Webinar on Opportunities in Thin Film Photovoltaics

Wednesday 5 October 2022 - The opportunities presented by thin film photovoltaics; Discussion of the barriers facing the commercialisation of thin film photovoltaics; Overview of emerging applications for thin film photovoltaics and readiness levels; and Roadmaps for the future of thin film photovoltaics

Three Biggest Hurdles Faced by Roboshuttles

Roboshuttles like those from EasyMile and Navya are a new and exciting mobility solution that have grown in interest during the past decade. However, in the past few years, IDTechEx has observed a slump in roboshuttle sales and a reduction in the number of active roboshuttle companies.

Tiny Swimming Robots Treat Deadly Pneumonia in Mice

Nanoengineers have developed microscopic robots, called microrobots, that can swim around in the lungs, deliver medication and be used to clear up life-threatening cases of bacterial pneumonia. In mice, the microrobots safely eliminated pneumonia-causing bacteria in the lungs and resulted in 100% survival. By contrast, untreated mice all died within three days after infection.

Improved Heat Dissipation in Thin Film Devices

The last few decades have witnessed a tremendous advance in electronics technology, with the development of devices that are thinner, lightweight, flexible, and robust. However, as the devices get thinner so does the space for accommodating the internal working components. This has created an issue of improper heat dissipation in thin-film devices, since conventional heat sink materials are bulky and cannot be integrated into them.

Battery Free, Wireless Underwater Camera

Scientists estimate that more than 95 percent of Earth's oceans have never been observed, which means we have seen less of our planet's ocean than we have the far side of the moon or the surface of Mars. The high cost of powering an underwater camera for a long time, by tethering it to a research vessel or sending a ship to recharge its batteries, is a steep challenge preventing widespread undersea exploration. Now researchers have taken a major step to overcome this problem by developing a battery-free, wireless underwater camera that is about 100,000 times more energy-efficient than other undersea cameras. The device takes color photos, even in dark underwater environments, and transmits image data wirelessly through the water.

Magnetic Field Helps Thick Battery Electrodes Tackle EV Challenges

As electric vehicles grow in popularity, the spotlight shines more brightly on some of their remaining major issues. Researchers are tackling two of the bigger challenges facing electric vehicles: limited range and slow recharging.