Nissan showcases fully autonomous car technology
Nissan could be introducing a fully autonomous car as part of their Intelligent Mobility Project. Although we have already been introduced to self-parking cars – imagine what life could be like owning a car that can learn from others and
Bear Robotics secures $81m funding to scale up automation in the hospitality market
As restaurants’ labour challenges continue as demand is rising for robotic solutions to automate time and work-intensive tasks. Bear Robotics aims to provide the solution in filling the gap - from running orders to bussing tables, from the dirty work
Space Sleeping-Bag Could Help Reduce Vision Problems for Astronauts in Zero Gravity
The sack, developed at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, could help solve vision problems astronauts have to endure in space. The sack works by using vacuum tech to pull down body fluids that would otherwise pool in the head
Shape-morphing Microrobots Can Deliver and ‘Vomit’ Drugs Directly on Cancer Cells
Chemotherapy successfully treats many forms of cancer, but the side effects can wreak havoc on the rest of the body. That is why Scientists have been looking for new ways to treat cancer for years now and may have found
Tips on using technology to improve your work-life balance
We can appreciate the change that has come with technology, it has no doubt revolutionised the way we navigate through our personal and professional lives. If technology is used to the best of its potential, it’s proven to massively optimise our
New I-Skin forms healing bruises
Researchers have developed an artificial skin that sense force through ionic signals. This allows it to change colour from yellow to bruise-like purple and represents visual damage. This medical innovation will help us protect robots from damaging themselves through injury
Promotion Alert! Helen O’Dwyer to Head of Client services
We are so proud to announce the promotion of Helen O’Dwyer to Head of Client Services in TechNet IT. Helen’s wealth of experience is not only demonstrated through her results-driven work ethic but undoubtedly raising the bar and being a
What if we told you, a robotic head could match your expressions in real-time?
Blue-faced and flexible like a genie in a lamp…Scientists at Columbia University, New York have developed Eva, the autonomous bot that uses deep learning, a form of artificial intelligence (AI), to 'read' and then mirror the expressions on human faces,
How Deepfake Lips is a Game Changer for Dubbing
When watching foreign films there is a certain feeling of detachment between the audience and the actor that has been dubbed over. This mismatch can be distracting as an actor’s mouth movements are completely out of sync with what they
‘Right to repair’ law in UK and EU means Electrical appliances will be cheaper and last longer
Appliances such as fridges, washing machines, and TVs should last longer and be cheaper to run under new rules. The European Union took ambitious steps to address the environmental harm caused by electronic waste. Companies that sell consumer electronics such as