Danish startup Rokoko developed a low-cost and easy-to-use motion capture suit filled with sensors that capture a wearer's movements and inserts them into a digital world.
Machine Learning and Noninvasive EEG Provide Breakthough Control of Robots
A fantastic breakthrough in understanding of how the brain works and how it can interface more efficiently with technology made possible through the use of machine learning and noninvasive EEG caps.
Nuclear Fusion Pressure Record and New Reactor Design
Nuclear fusion reactors produce almost zero waste and burn abundantly available fuels making any advancement towards a commercially viable reactor an exciting development. New records for duration of fusion reaction, peak temperature, peak pressure, electricity generated, etc. are being posted and broken by competing teams around the globe.
Robotic Sewing Machine Could End Sweatshops
Robotic systems such as the UR5 may allow U.S. manufacturers to re-capture some of the roughly $100 billion worth of clothing that is imported into the U.S. on an annual basis.
Transportation to Mars and Other Destinations
The process of colonizing Mars will transform huamnity in a positive way. Beyond ensuring species survival, the advancements needed to establish a self-sustaining civilization on Mars can be used to create a more sustainable civilization on Earth.
AI Learning About Real World by Playing Video Games
Video games can be used as a cost effective method to train an artificial intelligence about the vast range of scenarios it may face in the real world.
Anti-Aging and Human Enhancement Need Better PR
Organizations pursing life extension and enhancement therapies need to prepare the public to positively embrace coming breakthroughs.
VSS Unity Takes to Sky for First Captive Flight
Space tourism is important as it should be a life changing experience that raises awareness of the fragility and preciousness of our planet and the need to colonize other planets.
New Stealth Destroyer to be Fitted with Weapons
Zumwalt is an important testbed for technologies and tactics.....that may already be obsolete.
Short Rapamycin Therapy Extends Lifespan of Mice up to 60%
Rapamycin works well with only a short treatment and may therefore be a cheaper and easier to administer anti-aging treatment than expected.
Amazon Continues to Vertically Integrate
Amazon's package transport and delivery suppliers must improve efficiency and drive down prices or Amazon will supplant them as it did to its suppliers of web services.
First Customer for Re-Used Spacex Rocket Announced
Reliable, low-cost reused rockets could be very attractive as communications satellite operators face declining profits.
China's One Belt, One Road Initiative in Focus
The agreements achieved during G20 meetings are worth paying attention to as China seeks to expand its global influence through its One Belt, One Road initiative.
Astronomer Jackpot - Very Close Earth-like Neighbor
It's nearness and Earth-like qualities make this planet the number one destination for upcoming installer exploration missions.
Uber Announces Driver-less Fleet in Pittsburgh
Uber needs to transition from relatively expensive human drivers to driver-less systems to keep its cost structure in balance.
Transfusion of Young Blood Might Slow Aging
A simple plasma transfusion could reduce the prevalence of age related disease, saving trillions of dollars globally.
Why the Chinese Quantum Satellite Test is Important
If the experiment is successful, the new technology could lead to the deployment of a satellite constellation, within 10-15 years, that can share ultra-secure (spy proof) quantum encryption keys anywhere in the world.
New Tesla Model S may be the Quickest Production Car in the World
Having the ability to claim the world's quickest production car should create positive investor sentiment and some sales, helping Musk to continue raising the funding necessary to build out Tesla's manufacturing capacity.
Army Searching for Suppliers of City-Scale Imaging Sensors
This technology is not new but the latest hardware and software is making persistent surveillance much less costly and much more effective.
Rejuvenation Biotechnology Conference Live Stream
All presentations will be available to watch online via live streaming. Conference attendees include respected researchers, pharmaceutical executives, venture capitalists.