Technology Review

Miracle Prosthetics is the most advanced development that outperforms real limbs. The prosthesis is equipped with a set of sensors and actuators, as well as a miniature motor. The principle of operation is the following: a person makes a step, then the device fixate her movements by sensors and correct the gait. Engineers built micro-motors into the prosthetic ankle joint, so that the movements does not differ at all from the movements of able-bodied people. The prosthesis is still at the concept stage.

Xiaomi Mi Air Charge - a box-shaped device that can charge multiple gadgets at once without any wires or pads. It has built-in interference antennas, which can position the mobile phone in millisecond space and accurately detect the position of the mobile phone. Besides, the phase control array composed of 144 antennas transmits millimeter waves. This way, compatible smartphones, smart watches, and other devices with up to 5 watts of power can be charged at once. During the charging process, a user can freely walk around the room.

eTiger - a smart water care monitor for pools eTiger supports all water types, works with chlorine, bromine and salt water based pools, hot tubs and swim spas. PC + ABS material is used for TiTan corrosion protection. 24/7 continuous monitoring of water temperature, pH values, electrical conductivity and ORP. The eTiger is powered by 3 AA batteries, designed for lower power consumption. Moreover, you can keep it in water for up to 2 years. With a special mobile app, it is possible to monitor the status of the water remotely.

Lexon Oblio: wireless charging station with built-in UV sanitizer It's a wireless charging station that resembles a beautiful vase and uses ultraviolet light to disinfect a gadget, eliminating 99,9% of your smartphone screen and surface germs in 20 minutes. Lexon Oblio has a built-in 10W wireless charger that can fully charge your smartphone in three hours. The body of the device has a built-in LED light for indicating the correct placement and charging status.

Soft-Bodied Pneumatic Robot Researchers at the University of California, inspired by the gait of a turtle, have created a soft-bodied pneumatic robot. Its peculiarity is the complete absence of any electronic mechanisms. Everything is driven by a well-designed air supply system. Interestingly, even the robot's reaction to collisions with obstacles is solved by a pneumatic sensor that closes the air supply valve when hitting a surface.

Panasonic made a farting cat robot The robotic pet cannot move but it is very responsive to touch. Also, the robot can wiggle its head and its tail and blink its unnervingly digital eyes. The Nicobo robot also comes with a camera for facial recognition, several built-in multidirectional microphones that allow it to respond to conversation, and touch sensors, including a light sensor that prompts it to snooze in sunlight, much like the real thing.

My Fabulous Storyteller Lunii My Fabulous Storyteller has neither Google nor Amazon Alexa voice assistant. Instead, kids can make up stories by choosing a character, setting, secondary characters, and plot. Lunii then plays one of 48 stories to fit the given requirements. Each story lasts between 3 and 7 minutes. When these stories get boring, hundreds of new tales can always be downloaded.

R-PUR Nano Protective Mask The R-PUR Nano mask consists of two parts: a replaceable filter and a reusable fabric mask. A mobile app estimates when a filter should be replaced based on the air quality at the user’s location. The company said the mask can filter out particles as small as 0.05 micrometers (the width a single human hair is 70 micrometers).

Robot helps overcome grief over the deceased To help ease the process of grief, the Japanese have created a robot that will be next to the relatives of the deceased in the form of an avatar for 49 days of mourning. The robot is provided with a realistic 3D human mask, including the voice and behavior of the deceased, which is uploaded to its memory. This is achieved through conducting a preliminary interview during their lifetime.

Y-Brush toothbrush FasTeesH has introduced the Y-Brush toothbrush. It can clean your teeth in less than 10 seconds. It has a flexible nozzle that can clean the entire row of teeth in 5 seconds at once. Otherwise, it does not differ from a regular brush. The Y-Brush features a handle, which has a built-in motor that causes sound vibrations passing on a base with nylon bristles directed at the teeth at a 45 degree angle.

Augmedics xvision (surgical guidance system) Augmedics has developed xvision (XVS) for surgical navigation based on augmented reality (AR) technology, which is designed to help the surgeon during spinal procedures. Augmedics vision uses a transparent headset and 3D models to help surgeons achieve the best possible control over the operation. The system determines the position of surgical instruments and overlays them on CT images, transmitting the data to the surgeon's eye.

Portrait of Edmond de Belamy painted by AI The Obvious company was created in order to to prove that AI can create new artworks. For this purpose, the researchers created a special algorithm that analyzes the number of already painted portraits (about 15,000 arts created between 14-20 centuries), and then paints a new one on the basis of the assessed data. The portrait of Edmond de Belamy written by this AI and signed with a mathematical formula was sold for $432,000.

AI-powered Sony Aibo The robotic pet Aibo by Sony has been producing for quite a long time (since 1999). However, it has undergone a number of changes during this period. Thus, the latest version of the robot dog is equipped with AI, which imitates its owners' behavior. For example, Aibo is likely to pal around with those who treat him well. At this moment, the robot dog is able to work on a single charge for up to 2 hours. And it can recharge the battery on its own.

Volvo 360c autonomous cars instead of planes Volvo came up with a bold proposal that can take away some of the passenger traffic on short-haul flights (up to 300 km). The specialists of the company offer autonomous electric modules, equipped with all modern conveniences (including showers), which would shuttle between cities. The modules would be of three types: a hotel room with a shower and a bed, a cabin for several passengers, and an office provided with everything necessary to conduct business on the trip.

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CIR - a 360-degree learning chat assistant IBM Research has implemented an ambitious project called the Cognitive Immersive Room (CIR), creating a training classroom with 360-degree screens and a separate AI-based assistant. The CIR is designed to help students learn Mandarin by creating an immersive classroom environment. The system uses sensors to accurately determine the person's gaze direction, gestures and speech. And the AI assistant answers students' questions in the selected language.

Riversimple - a Hydrogen Car by Siemens A startup Riversimple, supported by Siemens, is planning to launch production of hydrogen-powered cars. The Riversimple vehicle weighs only 580 kg and is made of a strong, but very light composite material. Each wheel of the car is provided with its own electric unit, which provides a four-wheel drive. Moreover, during braking these units recover up to 50% of the energy spent on braking. Release is scheduled for 2023-26.

Automatic machine that processes glass bottles into sand Beer Bottle Sand Machine – this was a marketing move of the beer brand BD Breweris, which suddenly went viral and got every chance to become part of a profitable business. The machine processes used bottles into sand, while removing the label and quartz dust. The resulting glass sand can be a good substitute for a natural analogue in construction.

eXciteOSA - apnea treatment device Signifier Medical Technologies has launched a device capable of treating snoring and related disease – apnea. The treatment process itself takes place during hours which a person is awake, and takes only 20 minutes. The concept is based on stimulating the muscles of the tongue with electrical impulses in order to exercise them, therefore training them to prevent blocking of the respiratory tract.

Satellites can now store data in photons American startup LyteLoop is preparing to launch a cluster of satellites into space, capable of storing information in moving photons, and not on a solid carrier. The system is powered by solar panels and does not require cooling. Digital data is transferred via a laser beam. Moreover, the encryption of photon beams is many times better than traditional methods, making data storage more secure.