Trend Review: IT, technology, business

2021-12-05 20:00:04 NIX Micro Washing Machine

Daily Neaty is getting ready to release its smallest washing machine called the NIX .

The washer, which is no more than 43 cm high, does not have its own water supply (the tank is removable). The laundry is loaded at an angle of 20°. And the washing speed mode takes only 15 minutes.

What's interesting: the NIX washing machine can be controlled from a smartphone. Open / Comment

2021-12-05 15:22:23 Tesla introduced the $1900 Cyberquad for Kids.

Tesla's online retailer introduced the electric Cyberquad for Kids on Dec. 1.

The quad has an all-steel frame, adjustable suspension, rear disc brake, LED stripes and a padded seat.

The electric quad bike is powered by a lithium-ion battery that provides a range of up to 24 km and a top speed of 16 km/h.

Tesla says the vehicle is suitable for children as young as 8 years old, and it takes just 5 hours to fully charge. Open / Comment

2021-12-04 19:00:06 Pre-crash External Side Airbag System

ZF has demonstrated its own Pre-crash External Side Airbag System, which is supposed to reduce the number of casualties and injuries in car side collisions.

The system is equipped with 280-400-liter side airbags, which are triggered for a few milliseconds before the accident. At the same time, the passenger belts are automatically tensioned to secure the bodies in an optimal position. Open / Comment

2021-12-04 16:41:48 CorNeat KPro - an artificial cornea that gives sight back to the blind

Startup CorNeat has successfully used the synthetic cornea it created to restore sight to its patients.

The CorNeat KPro cornea consists of a porous material that replicates the structure of the extracellular matrix. And a special collagen mesh ensures fast tissue integration with the new cornea.

As a result, even very elderly patients begin to see perfectly in 24 hours after the surgery. Open / Comment

2021-12-03 18:00:07 Volvo has created the perfect driving simulator in virtual space

The developers use the Unity real-time 3D simulation environment and expertise in virtual and mixed reality.

The combination of software and hardware allows Volvo engineers to endlessly simulate traffic scenarios on a real test track using a real car.

The system consists of a moving driver's seat, steering wheel with haptic feedback and VR glasses. Open / Comment

2021-12-03 14:31:05 A smart speaker with a sliding screen

Samsung presented a rather original smart speaker with a flexible screen at the international exhibition IMIS 2021.

The speaker, called AI Speaker, has a cylinder shape with a screen around it, which, if necessary, opens up, turning into a smart display.

The novelty has a 12.4-inch flexible OLED matrix, which allows not only to comfortably watch video content, but also to comfortably communicate via video call. Open / Comment

2021-12-02 18:00:05 An unmanned water cab will start operating in Amsterdam

The maximum capacity is five passengers. Depending on their number, the operating time varies from 12 to 24 hours. The maximum speed is 6 km/h.

The boats will float through the city canals and not only deliver passengers, but will also be used for garbage collection and delivery of goods. The boats are equipped with several panoramic cameras, lidar and GPS-modules to determine the route. Open / Comment

2021-12-02 13:14:48 The Selpic P1 is the world's smallest printer.

The main feature of the Selpic will be the ability to print user-spoken text. In addition, the versatile printer will be able to produce inscriptions not only on paper, but also on virtually any surface.

The mechanism of the printer is designed to meet the user's needs to the maximum and allows to write at any angle in any orientation, including vertical and horizontal. Open / Comment

2021-12-01 16:27:17 Technology for growing plants in arid zones

Dutch specialists have developed the Cocoon technology, which allows to grow trees with high efficiency in arid regions and on very poor soils.

Cocoon involves planting a plant with a special container of biodegradable material that collects, stores and portion out the rainwater to the roots, pre-blended with mycorrhizal fungi that fertilize the soil with useful substances. Open / Comment

2021-12-01 16:27:17 Arno Matis Architecture developed an external framework for the BIOFRAME high-rise buildings, which is installed on a standard high-rise building base.

In simple terms, BIOFRAME is the outer "clothing" of the building, made of wooden panels and studs.

This will allow you to create a completely different house design without the extra expense of designing and building an individual load-bearing "skeleton" of the building. Open / Comment