Researchers have built a soft, motor-free robot that moves in response to an electric current – and its supple, compact frame makes it equally suitable for exploring underwater seabeds and the surface of the Moon.While conventional, 'hard' robots definitely have their uses, they're bulky, heavy, rigid, and expensive, which is why scientists are exploring options for soft robots too, and the ne...

On 4 June 2002, the national football team of the People’s Republic of China took to the field for its first ever match in the FIFA World Cup. For the few thousand Chinese fans in the stadium, and the 500 million or so watching at home, the fact the team had made it there at all was considered the greatest accomplishment in China’s football history. ‘The Great Wall’ would go one step furthe...

Do you ever wish you could take your classic backyard BBQ with you on the road? Now you can with this portable charcoal BBQ suitcase! Grill around the world in style with this convenient travel grill. And when you're done, just close it, lock it shut, and easily transport it to your next BBQ destination, wherever that may be.This very versitile portable charcoal grill is a great way to grill yo...

Kitch is a company that develops assistant devices. A new device is called Gerhardt.This is a versatile kitchen assistant that helps you weigh food or measure the volume of fluid. In addition, It has a bulit in clock timer and stopwatch. With USB port you can downloading your own receipes.[behance]

sinesses that successfully apply artificial intelligence (AI) could increase profitability by an average of 38 percent by 2035, according to a new report from Accenture. The introduction of AI could lead to an economic boost of US$14 trillion in additional gross value added (GVA) across 16 industries in 12 economies. To capitalize on the opportunity, the report identifies eight key strategies f...

Since we started building bots at KeyReply more than two years ago, the industry has seen massive interest and change. This makes it hard for companies and customers to figure out what’s really happening — so we hope to throw some light on this industry by creating a landscape of chatbot-related businesses. [click to enlarge]There’s no way to put everyone into this landscape, so we have sele...

In a hot summer day, walking into a parked car is like walking into the center of the sun.The only solitutione comes in the form of a tree casting its shadow on a parking space that someone else has grabbed.Lanmodo is the world first automatic car umbrella to protect your car, which come with design patents. It features automatic working principle, anti-heated sunshade theory, portable design p...

This tie-up could be a game changer. The social shopping catwalk is littered with stumbles. Funnily enough, a company best known for its hard-working sneakers might just show the stiletto crowd how it's done.Nike Inc. said Friday it is going to sell some of its products through Instagram, the Facebook-owned photo-sharing app. Details on how it will work are sketchy. The Beaverton, Oregon-based...

Smart windows equipped with controllable glazing can augment lighting, cooling and heating systems by varying their tint, saving up to 40 percent in an average building’s energy costs.These smart windows require power for operation, so they are relatively complicated to install in existing buildings. But by applying a new solar cell technology, researchers at Princeton University have develope...