Tag: #102

Whether it’s in the airport or on the road, inclusion is gaining ground. But for people with limited mobility, a dip in the sea still presents a significant challenge. Albeit not in Greece - thanks to a startup that provides automatic seawater access stations. At the beach, users can switch from their wheelchairs to a mobile sun lounger which...

Children with visual impairments can now converse more equally with their peers. Meanwhile, a Lisbon-based PhD student is investigating how mixed-visual ability children can learn to code collaboratively. Pair-work fosters cooperation, either remotely with an audio connection or locally. Her system comprises two boards with building blocks and a box with a webcam which is connected to a computer....

Pick up or convertible? An electric vehicle concept gives consumers the opportunity to change. Not so easy with a house or a flat design, though. At least, until now. Thanks to a Cambridge-based research team, residents could soon alter the layout of their houses to meet their changing needs. No need to knock through interior walls when they are...

Cell phones could double as pocket microscopes, while smartphone videos supply information on breathing and pulse rates. Regularly monitoring one’s blood pressure is also important - for everyone. Particularly in remote areas, it can be difficult to get a reliable measurement. Which is why a new clip and app that use a smartphone’s camera could be a winner -...

Harvesting coconuts automatically would be a safer alternative to climbing. When it comes to cheese production, robots can lend a helping hand too. But not all automated helpers are equipped with sensors to facilitate collaboration with humans. Enter a research team from the USA and their new textile skin which can sense human contact and pressure. Comprising three layers,...

Office sounds are available for home-working, likewise the comforting hum of a cat purring. Still, many people want the company of a real-life person with whom they can share their ups and downs. For shy or introverted people, however, this can be a challenge. Something a US startup wants to change with its new dating app, which contains a...