Mobility

Mobility

Hand-picked, positive news on all things moving

Organised load

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Bumpers on boats are helping to keep waterways clean. Now a young English couple is removing rotting yachts from Cornwall’s riverbanks. Their non-profit organisation’s...
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Informed first contact

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Smart visors adapt to sunlight, while intelligent helmets are equipped with indicators and warn cyclists of approaching traffic. Now a German company is supporting...
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Controlled strength

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A robot glove compensates for reduced gripping capacity, while a joystick helps stroke patients strengthen their arms. Now, an Italian startup is aiming to...
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A sucker for shape

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Elephant trunks have inspired a microhydraulic robot. Meanwhile a research team in China has taken its lead from the ancient lamprey fish’s mouth to...
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Independent separation

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A robot banishes harmful algae slicks to the ocean floor. And, according to an Australian research team, oil spills could soon be hoovered up...
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Light relief

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Self-driving containers on the railway network should reduce street traffic. Staff shortages in fruit and vegetable farming are creating logistical issues within the industry....
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Layered adaptation

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Glasses help minimise epileptic fits or relieve the symptoms of depression with light. For motorcyclists, however, too much light can be a serious hazard....
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Enclosed risk reduction

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Edible drones could provide emergency supplies to people and animals. Thanks to a startup in Switzerland, flying robots might also prove useful in a...
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Rule of thumb

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A smart mask analyses the breath to diagnose illnesses. It could also measure alcohol levels. Now a French startup is offering a simpler way...
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Soft steering

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Dialysis could soon be administered on the move. But movement remains an issue for some people with diabetes, owing to nerve problems in their...
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