Engineers at the Fraunhofer Italia Innovation Engineering Center (IEC) in Bolzano, Italy, are developing software that would enable a robot assistant to help on construction sites. Based on the Husky A200 research platform, the mobile robot uses new navigational software to carry out autonomous logistics tasks. Robots are already moving into our homes and soon they may be helping to […]
Gearing Towards A Smart Construction Site
New Spray Process Promise Better Perovskite Cells
Perovskites are synthetic compounds that – in some ways – are a better alternative to the silicon semiconductors currently utilized in solar cells. And while there are still some hurdles to be crossed, a new application process could soon help them enter widespread use. Among the advantages of perovskites is the fact that they absorb light and convert it to […]
UNStudio Thumbs-Up For Four City Towers
UNStudio is on a roll lately. Having received planning permission for its skyscraper in Australia, the firm has now been given the go ahead for another four in Germany. Named Four Frankfurt, the project will include office space and housing, and will open up a previously off-limits inner-city area to the public. Four Frankfurt is the product of an architecture […]
Rejected Eggs To Keep Fruits & Veg Fresh
Every year, millions of eggs are rejected for sale in supermarkets, while millions of fruits and vegetables spoil before being eaten. Scientists are now addressing both problems, utilizing rejected eggs to create a coating that keeps produce fresh longer. The micron-thick, inexpensive, edible coating was developed at Rice University in Houston, Texas by undergrad students Seohui (Sylvia) Jung and Yufei […]
UV-Emitting Robots
Powdery mildew is a widespread fungal disease that attacks many crops. And while it typically has to be treated using fungicides, special ultraviolet light-emitting robots could soon prove to be a better way to go. There are several problems with the use of powdery mildew fungicides. For starters, they’re expensive, environmentally unfriendly, and time-consuming to apply. Additionally, because the fungus […]
Aerospace Manufacturing Trends to Watch Out For
COVID-19 has brought the production lines of most major aerospace manufacturers to a standstill, Aviation Today reports. But that doesn’t mean that other developments and research have stopped as well. Experts continue to work on building the technology of the future. And in some ways, the future is already here. Keep reading to learn some of the biggest trends in […]
Qatar’s Sustainable Hotels For World Cup
As construction of the Lusail International Stadium continues, Qatar, the country set to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, is also beginning to address the impending question of crowd accommodation. The massive number of fans traveling to the Middle East to enjoy the soccer competition will need a place to stay. With the growing issue of climate change and the […]
Refreshing Worn Muscles
There’s no question that exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, but there remains a lot to discover about the ways physical activity positively influences the human body. A new study has delved into the mechanics of muscle maintenance, finding that even short stints on a bike can boost the activity of the “death marker protein,” which clears […]
Future Infection Free Playgrounds
Berlin-based inventors Martin Binder and Claudio Rimmele believe that parents shouldn’t have to make the choice whether or not to let their children enjoy a playground in a world changed by COVID-19. In the early days of the pandemic, Binder, a designer and artist, and Rimmele, a psychologist and publicist, noticed a shift in the playgrounds of their city. Where […]
Gyeongdo Island A New Sustainable Tourism Destination
UNStudio has unveiled a masterplan to transform South Korea’s Gyeongdo Island into a new, 470,000-square-meter leisure destination that puts the spotlight on nature. The design celebrates the island’s natural beauty by orienting development around carefully framed landscape views — a design approach borrowed from ancient Korean garden design. The high-density development, which ranges from an affordable family resort to private […]