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Thanks to smart algorithms powered by artificial intelligence (AI), drones could one day pilot themselves — no humans needed — using visual landmarks to help them navigate from one point to another. That’s the aim of a two-year project led by University of Missouri researchers and supported by a $3.3 million grant from the U.S. Read more about Navigating Smarter: AI-Powered Drone Flight Takes Off[…]
The idea of objects seamlessly disappearing, not just in controlled laboratory environments but also in real-world scenarios, has long captured the popular imagination. This concept epitomizes the trajectory of human civilization, from primitive camouflage techniques to the sophisticated metamaterial-based cloaks of today. Recently, this goal was further highlighted in Science, as one of the “125 questions: exploration Read more about Next-Gen Defense: Exploring Self-Driving Cloaked Drones’ Integration in Modern Warfare[…]
Room-scale virtual reality (VR) is one where users explore a VR environment by physically walking through it. The technology provides many benefits given its highly immersive experience. Yet the drawbacks are that it requires large physical spaces. It can also lack the haptic feedback when touching objects. Take for example opening a door. Implementing this Read more about Beyond the Screen: Evaluating the Haptic Opportunities and Obstacles of Room-Scale VR[…]
Min-Uh Ko and his team at Fraunhofer ILT have set their sights on nothing less than the successful future of the European space industry. Within the ENLIGHTEN (European iNitiative for Low cost, Innovative & Green High Thrust ENgine) project, the scientists are working on new technologies to lower the costs of space travel and bolster Read more about Space Age Manufacturing: Advancing Technologies for Europe’s Cosmic Endeavors[…]
People who drive heavy construction machines are exposed to heavy vibrations almost continuously. Excavators, wheel loaders or bulldozers generate low-frequency vibrations that travel through the human body and can cause health problems over the long term, including impaired vision or damage to the spinal column and brain, for example. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Read more about Tapping into Safety: The Next Generation of Excavator Helmets[…]
Batteries are key to the transition to climate-friendly mobility and the widespread use of renewable energies. As crucial components of electric vehicles, they need to be produced and used sustainably and reincorporated into the material cycle easily. It is important to prolong the life cycle of the entire battery system as much as possible and Read more about EU will require a digital battery passport[…]
The perception of softness can be taken for granted, but it plays a crucial role in many actions and interactions – from judging the ripeness of an avocado to conducting a medical exam, or holding the hand of a loved one. But understanding and reproducing softness perception is challenging, because it involves so many sensory Read more about From Marshmallows to Hearts: A New Era in Haptic Technology[…]
Anyone who leaves their house now often finds themselves in the middle of noisy demolition or construction and building sites impact our everyday lives, especially in metropolitan areas. It is therefore not difficult to understand that the construction industry is one of the world’s largest consumers of natural resources. At the same time, the demolition Read more about Eco-Construction: Turning Residual Materials into High-Performance Solutions[…]
In a world undergoing continuous technological evolution, the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the job market is becoming increasingly evident, with traditional professions fading away and emerging opportunities defining the new frontiers of human activity. The Disappearance of Traditional Jobs With automation and artificial intelligence on the rise, some traditional professions face the threat Read more about The Transformation of the Job Market in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Vanishing Professions and Emerging Opportunities[…]
Flexible business models in the EV charging industry allow providers to offer different pricing structures and services to accommodate the varying needs and preferences of consumers. Here’s a closer look at some of these models: 1. Subscription-Based Charging: Monthly/Annual Plans: Offer subscription plans where users pay a fixed monthly or annual fee for access to Read more about Driving Change: Business Strategies in the Electric Vehicle Revolution[…]
An increasing number of electric cars are being sold, consequently raising the quantity of produced electric motors. At the end of their useful life, these electric motors are shredded and then recycled. The individual components and assemblies cannot be reused. So far, there has been a lack of sustainable value retention strategies for remanufacturing and Read more about Reviving Electromobility: The Resilience of Electric Motors[…]
Researchers at Fraunhofer have developed an ultra-compact near-infrared spectrometer suitable for recognizing and analyzing textiles. Mixed fabrics can also be reliably identified through the combination of imaging, special AI (artificial intelligence) algorithms and spectroscopy. The technology could be used to optimize recycling old clothing, so old apparel could be sorted according to type. A highly Read more about AI-Driven Clothing Verification: Smartphone-Powered Infrared Spectroscopy[…]