Drone airport safety burst into the news in December 2018 when drone activity at London’s Gatwick airport caused a security incident. As a result, three flights […]
Wireless power is becoming more common thanks to Apple and Android phone makers. If you’ve ever seen a spark of electricity jump through the air, you’re […]
Asking firefighters, police officers, and other professionals to risk their lives to help people in disasters is a necessary part of the job. Is it? The […]
Solar power remains difficult to deploy and maintain. Until those challenges are solved, solar power will struggle to compete against traditional energy sources. Fortunately, there’s a […]
Training new pilots with all the skills needed to manage aircraft is a massive undertaking. Excellent eyesight, calmness under pressure, and thousands of hours of training […]
In “The Jetsons,” a cleaning robot takes care of the Jetsons’ home. Reducing the burden of cleaning work is appealing since it’s a routine and unappealing […]
In 2017, University of Houston researchers announced a breakthrough in robot prosthetics. A new robot hand can detect temperature differences. Further, the hand can translate computer […]
Does measurement make life better? That’s the fundamental premise behind the rise of smart meters. If consumers know how much energy they’re using and paying for, […]
You’ve probably heard about Elon Musk’s concerns about AI and robotics. If artificial intelligence continues to evolve, it might become a threat to humanity. That’s one […]
Keyboards and mice are on the way out. What’s going to replace them? Gesture interfaces where your hand movements guide computers, watches, and other devices are […]
Delivering healthcare services is expensive, and it’s only going to get more expensive. In 2018, 27% of Japan’s population was over the age of 65. By […]
RoboCop may be closer to arriving than you think, but it’ll take a different shape and form. Instead of a cyborg, classic police robots are coming. […]
