Digital Healthcare IoT Technology Transforming Medical Services
The diagnostic, biomedical and e-healthcare sectors have been substantially impacted by the digital revolution and advancement of information technologies, such as the smartphone industry, 5G network and the emergence of Big data era. Internet of Things (IoT) has recently had a significant impact on various industries, including digital imaging/diagnostics, telemedicine/telehealth, smart sensing, lab-on-a-phone, etc. IoT […]
Smart Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative Medicine is primarily an outcome of utilizing tissue engineering, stem cell therapies, and artificial 3D printed organs to amplify the natural healing processes in the body or replace a permanently damaged organ. Bringing in together the expertise of various fields including genetics, biology, biochemistry, information technology and robotics, regenerative medicine seeks to accelerate the […]
3D Printable Phase-changing Composites
HVAC is one of the potential sectors contributing to global warming, as they emit CFCs which are up to a thousand times more potent to global warming than CO2. The researchers from Texas A&M University come across “a 3D printable phase-changing composites which can regulate temperatures inside buildings” as a solution to HVAC-led global warming. […]
Blue Light Protection: A new skincare challenge
Unknowingly, our daily exposure to electronic screens from our phones to our laptops, to tablets and TVs has damaging effects on the eyes and skin especially face and neck regions. Millennials and the Gen-Z population are the most exposed generations to digital lights spending extensive periods on digital screens which has been increased in the […]
Bioplastics: A Sustainable Alternative to Car Interior
Since its inception, the automotive industry has failed to include sustainable practices in its production cycle. Traditional assembly lines and manufacturing processes many of which are still in use today use huge amounts of energy, metals, plastics, toxins, and manpower; leaving behind a massive carbon footprint. The automobile industry is one of the biggest producers […]
Smart Grid: Architecture, Developments and Use Cases
A smart grid is a digitized, intelligent energy network that can efficiently perform energy transfer between the source and the consumer. It combines information, telecommunications, and power technologies to provide a two-way communication channel between the service provider and customers, allowing electricity and data to be exchanged.The architecture of a smart grid system consists of […]
Artificial Intelligence Enabled Gripper System
Industry 5.0 advancements have turned Gripper systems into a vital manufacturing tool. Now, they have universal applications in picking and positioning products with varying forms (e.g., fragile objects), textures, or weight.Intelligent gripping systems combine data from various sensors to generate information using data correlation and facilitate the decision-making process. These gripping systems can handle pieces […]
How Can Future Smart Cities Power Themselves?
Smart-city journeys progress beyond technology deployment to a people-centered focus. It involves integrating Internet of Things (IoT) technologies such as sensors, AI, or 5G technology with existing infrastructure to power various hardware such as urban photovoltaic window coatings and glass, self-powered multifunctional windows, or electricity-generating roads, solar paths, bus and vehicle charging shelters, and so […]
3D Additive: Electronics, Printing and Manufacturing
3D additive electronics have received a lot of attention in the past few years due to their effectiveness in enabling on-demand manufacturing of highly customizable electronics on a broad variety of substrates and conformal surfaces. Additively manufactured electronics offer a potent alternative to buffer manufacturing with their rapid designing, prototyping, manufacturing process, and higher volume […]
Alternatives To Li-Ion Battery
The proliferation of handheld devices, ranging from industrial measuring equipment to mobile phones, and the advancement of electric vehicles necessitated higher energy densities. Interestingly, Li-ion battery technology has advanced greatly in the last 30 years. However, the best Li-ion batteries are approaching their performance limits due to material restrictions. Thus, alternatives to li-ion battery is […]