This past weekend SpaceX hosted its hyperloop competition at its Hawthorne headquarters. Students had the opportunity to test their creative pod designs for the very first time in a low-pressure track environment. Thirty teams were selected to participate in the hyperloop trials, but only three lucky squads were able to perform test runs over the […]
Winners of the Best 360-Degree Drone Photos
Back in November 2016, SkyPixel announced the finalists for its annual drone cinematography contest. After much deliberation, the judges have revealed the winners for each category, and it’s fair to say that each selected photograph is simply stunning. The company in charge of this photography competition dedicates its platform to showcase the best photos […]
Nissan Will Demonstrate Autonomous Vehicle Technology In Europe
Next month, Nissan will unleash autonomous vehicles onto the streets of London, showcasing next-generation automotive technology. The on-road demonstrations will provide government officials, safety and technical experts, and standard passengers a first-hand, self-driving experience in an altered Nissan LEAF. “Government and industry are working together to build on our world class reputation for excellence as a leading […]
Teleport: The First Commercially Available Thought-Controlled Robot
Melbourne-based startup Aubot has launched Teleport, the world’s first commercially available telepresence device. Diving into Teleport’s specifications, dual cameras and a wide-angle lens allows for simultaneously forwards and backwards sight, as well as a 120-degree view. Ultrasonic sensors protect the device from falling over items and real-life obstacles, providing a smooth user-controlled experience. Users can […]
Airbus Plans To Test Autonomous Flying Cars By The End Of 2017
Project Vahana, an international program aimed at developing an air transport prototype, is scheduled to reach significant milestones in 2017. The Airbus team is keen on rapidly advancing this project forward, expressing those sentiments this January at the DLD digital tech conference in Munich. If using flying vehicles to transport goods and people is plausibly implemented, […]
Autonomous Robots Undergo Live Tests in Japan
HOSPI, an autonomous delivery robot, is now scooting through live tests in Japan. Created by Panasonic, this robot is built to autonomously deliver goods using pre-programmed mapping information, sensors, and collision-avoidance algorithms. This five-foot machine is quite the overachiever. Roaming around Japan’s ANA Crowne Plaza Narita hotel, HOSPI offers beverages to hotel guests and notifies […]
Helmet Sensors Detect Brain Injury in Soldiers
The battlefield is a volatile environment, exposing soldiers to many potential dangers. Although the physical symptoms may not be immediate, shock waves and blast pressures can often lead to traumatic brain injury (TBI) in soldiers. In order to improve TBI detection, the US Navy is developing small sensors and a companion scanner to protect those […]
Autonomous Trucks Will Hit the Road in Singapore
A platoon of autonomous trucks will soon arrive at Singapore’s shipping ports, addressing labor shortages in the trucking industry. In order to develop these complex systems, the Ministry of Transportation (MOT) and PSA Corporation have teamed up with two automotive companies, Scania and Toyota. The system will involve one human-driven truck leading a pack of autonomous […]
Fret Zeppelin: Fast, Fun, LED-Guided Guitar Lessons
When I first started playing the French horn, it took years of practice before I produced anything that resembled music. It’s this dedication that often stops many potential musicians at the starting gate. To remedy this dilemma, the Fret Zeppelin is a device that puts a fun, modern spin on learning a new instrument. The system wirelessly […]
LED-Based Display Technology Creates a Dazzling Holographic Show
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) never fails to highlight exciting products and innovations. Adding to the long list of interesting CES standouts is the mesmerizing display technology of Kino-mo’s Hypervsn. This device won second place at CES’s Showstoppers LaunchIt, a competition that chooses the best demos, pitches, and products from the Las Vegas show floor. The […]