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Mobility

Hand-picked, positive news on all things moving

Circumscribed extension

In future, edible drones could be used to reach inaccessible locations. Now a Danish research team wants to equip large sea vessels with fully...

Protective precision

A robot removes algae from ships’ hulls autonomously. Now, a Norwegian startup is using automated technology to combat mildew and fungal mould on grapevines....

Organised load

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...

Informed first contact

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

Controlled strength

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

A sucker for shape

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...

Independent separation

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

Light relief

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....

Layered adaptation

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

Enclosed risk reduction

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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