Swimming in pools may be fun, but using a dip net to skim leaves off of them can be a tedious chore. That’s why the solar-powered Ariel robot was created, as it autonomously does the job for you. Manufactured by Arizona-based company Pivot-Solar Breeze, Ariel features a pair of waterproof photovoltaic panels on its topside. These power the robot during […]

Conventional dual-joystick drone controllers require pilots to use both hands – this can be inconvenient, plus not everyone has two functional hands. That’s where the one-handed Knuckles-5 controller is designed to come in. Created by “an international team of specialists from various fields related to the drone industry,” the device is currently in functioning prototype form. Once it reaches production, […]

Beekeeping can be an arduous task, as keepers have to repeatedly bend over and lift wax/honey-laden honeycomb panels out of each hive. The Hive Controller is designed to help, by robotically lifting and collecting the honeycombs. Made by Korean company Daesung (aka Smart Hive), the Hive Controller is simply placed on top of a hive, once that hive’s lid has […]

If a boat full of people is zipping across the water, it’s possible that one of them could fall overboard without anyone noticing … at least, not right away. The 1st Mate Marine Safety and Security system is designed to keep that from happening. Manufactured by Mercury Marine, the system incorporates wristband fobs worn by the captain and up to […]

With more people working from home these days, many of us are still trying to perfect our at-home office setup. If you’re someone that has limited space for extra monitors or simply likes to move around and change up your working location, this monitor may be for you. The Mobile Pixels TRIO MAX: Portable Dual Screen Laptop Monitor brings you […]

While not everyone wants to lug around a heavy, bulky U-lock, they may worry about thieves trying to get through a lighter-duty lock. That’s where the alarm-equipped electronic Pealock is designed to come in. The successfully Kickstarted, Czech-designed Pealock consists of a rain- and snow-resistant polymer main body that houses the electronic components, connected to a thermoplastic elastomer locking strap […]

Earlier this year, we heard about a pet-entertaining/treat-dispensing robot known as Pumpkii. Although its crowdfunding campaign was cancelled, the similar Rocki is now available for purchase. Rocki is the latest in a series of internet-controlled devices that are designed to let pet owners tele-interact with their dog or cat, when the owner is at work and the critter is at […]

Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a new soft robot that can walk at roughly the speed of a human, activated by light and magnetic fields. The robot can squeeze into tight spaces and pick up, carry and release objects on demand. The robot resembles a four-legged octopus, measuring about 1 cm (0.4 in) wide. It’s made mostly of hydrogel, […]

If crop plants aren’t receiving enough nutrients, they’ll typically have lower-than-normal nitrogen levels. A portable new device could allow farmers to check those levels on the spot, so they can start addressing the problem as soon as possible. Developed by a team from the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) – which is MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore – […]

When trying to learn a physical skill such as judo or yoga from a video, it can be frustrating if you’re not able to keep up with the onscreen action. That’s where Reactive Video playback comes in, as its slows videos down to match the speed of their viewers. The system is being developed via a collaboration between Britain’s Lancaster […]