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08/08/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Innovative technology will allow dementia patients to live independently in their own homes

U.K. researchers have developed artificial intelligence (AI) technology that will reportedly allow patients with dementia to move out of their residential care facilities and back to their own homes. The AI will keep an all-seeing electronic eye on the well-being of the patient using the Internet of Things, an article on Science Daily stated. The […]

07/01/2018 / By David Williams

Scientists connect 3D-printed objects to the internet without use of electronics

3D printing is the definition of a true sleeping giant. It has the potential to shake up multiple industries, from prototyping to manufacturing, as well as in fields such as medicine and the arts. It has come a long way since it first hit the mass market a few years ago, but it’s still quite […]

06/08/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Researchers develop organic solar cell patches that are so thin they can be heat-printed onto shirts

In a few year’s time, you could be wearing an efficient solar cell on your clothes that is just as thin, light, and flexible as a T-shirt design. In a report from The Mainichi, a Japanese research team recent showcased a new ultra-thin organic photovoltaic (OPV) cell that can be heat-printed onto fabric. The new […]

05/23/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Researchers turn walls into smart infrastructure that can sense human touch and detect gestures when appliances are used

The latest smart device to enter your home will be the very walls themselves. An article in NanoWerks stated that a couple of layers of conductive paint plus electronics can turn “dumb” dividers into smart walls. Called Wall++, these smart walls will be able to detect human touch, recognize gestures, and stay aware of other active […]

04/22/2018 / By David Williams

Researchers begin pilot testing of “LiFi” light bulbs that offer broadband data through light

The Internet of Things or IoT is a type of emerging technology that is meant to become a standard inside the home as well as in the office. It’s the key to turning ordinary household and office appliances into “smart” ones – that is, connecting them to the internet – and in many ways, is […]

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