Cool Tech And Gadgets

So, what are quantum sensors? Quantum sensors are devices that can measure extremely small changes in an environment by taking advantage of quantum phenomena....

A team of researchers from the Harbin Institute of Technology in China has developed an innovative backpack that can significantly reduce the physical strain...

Researchers from Edith Cowan University have developed a new computer tracking technology that uses camera footage to detect drunk drivers. The scientists took data and...

We all know tanks, more or less. At least, we all know what they are for: Advancing headlong into the enemy’s territory and winning...

An early prototype of a wireless powered drone raises interest although its usability i not yet promised. Quadcopter drones have a variety of uses, from...

A team of scientists at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have been able to develop a versatile fabric that is flexible but can become...

Delivery drones are already dropping off packages, but Google is planning to bring its own special twist to the quickly growing market. While Amazon...

The new “Self-Folding Origami Gripper” (SOG) was recently revealed by Japan’s Shibaura Institute of Technology. This self-folding gripper is meant to upgrade drones by...

Smart home technology continues to evolve, and slowly more and more such devices have become commonplace in our everyday life. However, controlling these devices...

Researchers at the Center for Emergent Matter Science at Riken University in Japan have made a significant breakthrough in wearable technology with the development...

The space race is heating up again in recent years, but this time it’s not major world powers that are competing against each other,...

Detecting extremely weak vibrations usually requires complex electronics, amplification circuits, and continuous signal processing. Whether in microphones, environmental monitoring systems, or biomedical devices, improving...

Imagine dozens of solar panels floating on the surface of the ocean near the Equator, providing a passive source of effectively unlimited solar energy....

The recent collision between the Google Car and a Californian bus notwithstanding, autonomous vehicle generally manage to get around quite well. They “see” the...

Securing a stable supply of rare earth elements has become a strategic priority for advanced economies. These materials are essential for electric vehicles, wind...

For those in the know, Festo is a name means something. They’re a German industrial control and automation company for the most part that...

These smart contact lenses for human-machine interaction (HMI) track eye movements and can be used for health care and augmented reality (AR) applications. They...

Robotic systems designed for remote or extreme environments face a consistent limitation: power. Movement alone can consume a significant portion of a robot’s energy,...

Modern navigation systems rely heavily on satellite timing, and that dependence has become a growing vulnerability. GPS signals can be jammed, spoofed, or disrupted...

Robotics experts claim that the future of the industry lies in shape-changing robots. Such robots provide unrivaled adaptability and versatility, and show promise in...

Pocket VR by Speck: While Oculus Rift certainly has most of the world talking, other virtual reality products are making their way to the...

Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) swarms provide a wide variety of useful capabilities to today’s militaries, but one issue that remains is how to get...