‘IFLY’ – Indoor Skydiving

Posted on January 8, 2023January 8, 2023 by IE Contributor

INDOOR SKYDIVING IS REAL FLYING in 'Ifly' state-of-the-art vertical wind tunnels. It is safe for all ages, experience levels and abilities and gives you a indoor sky diving experience for 60 sec. A vertical wind tunnel has fans at the top to draw air through the flight chamber and then push it back down the sides. iFLY Tunnel Systems (formerly SkyVenture) created the vertical wind tunnel industry and has consistently led wind tunnel innovations for 20+ years. It offers ninth generatio...

‘Smol Agents’ is an open-source framework from Hugging Face that lets you create lightweight AI agents capable of performing tasks in your browser or on your local machine, without needing heavy infrastructure or cloud services.

Posted on May 10, 2025May 10, 2025 by IE Contributor

Smol Agents—a lightweight agent framework developed by Hugging Face. It's designed to run autonomous agents inside your browser, often described as like having a "personal assistant" embedded directly in the web. Smol Agents: These are compact, self-contained LLM agents that can operate in a local environment (like your browser) with minimal resource usage. Open Computer Agent: It's part of Hugging Face's broader initiative to create open, autonomous systems that interact with your local ...

Dracula Technologies French solar energy company has developed “LAYER” technology that allows you to print organic photovoltaic ‘OPV’ with inkjet printers

Posted on May 10, 2025May 10, 2025 by IE Contributor

Dracula Technologies, a French innovator in sustainable energy solutions, has developed LAYER®—short for Light As Your Energetic Response. This cutting-edge technology utilizes organic photovoltaic (OPV) modules to harvest energy from ambient light, even in low-light conditions, providing a viable alternative to traditional batteries for powering low-energy devices. LAYER® is the world’s first free-form OPV module produced via inkjet printing. It converts indoor light—both natural and artifi...

Centre for Machine Vision, Bristol Robotics Laboratory is developing facial recognition technology to assess the emotional state of animals

Posted on May 10, 2025May 10, 2025 by IE Contributor

State-of-the-art facial recognition technology is being used in an attempt to detect different emotional states in pigs. State-of-the-art facial recognition technology is being used in an attempt to detect different emotional states in pigs. Machine vision experts at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) have teamed up with animal behaviourists from Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) in Edinburgh for the study, which it is hoped will lead to a tool that can monitor individual a...

‘Baidu’ has developed animal sound analysis into its ERNIE AI model that translates animal sounds into understandable human language

Posted on May 10, 2025May 10, 2025 by IE Contributor

Baidu has integrated animal sound analysis into its ERNIE AI model (a counterpart to GPT-type models). Their goal is to analyze, decode, and interpret vocalizations from animals — such as cats and dogs — and translate them into simplified, understandable human language. This initiative is part of Baidu's broader effort in multimodal AI, where sound, vision, and text are all processed together. How It Works (Simplified): Audio Capture: Sounds from animals (like meows, barks, chirps) are r...

Cornell University ‘SpellRing’ – AI-Powered Ring That Translates Sign Language Into Text

Posted on May 3, 2025May 3, 2025 by IE Contributor

A Cornell-led research team has developed an artificial intelligence-powered ring equipped with micro-sonar technology that can continuously and in real time track fingerspelling in American Sign Language (ASL). In its current form, SpellRing could be used to enter text into computers or smartphones via fingerspelling, which is used in ASL to spell out words without corresponding signs, such as proper nouns, names and technical terms. With further development, the device – believed to be the...

Odoo – open-source platform that offers suite of business applications for startup

Posted on May 3, 2025May 3, 2025 by IE Contributor

Odoo.com offers a powerful, all-in-one business management solution that adapts to the needs of modern enterprises. Whether you're a small startup looking for basic CRM and invoicing tools or a large corporation requiring full ERP functionality, Odoo provides the tools and flexibility to optimize your operations, reduce costs, and drive growth. Odoo is an open-source suite of business applications developed to support companies of all sizes in managing various business processes. Founded...

China-based Sunwoda Electronic Company Limited (Sunwoda) developed 2MW mobile battery truck that can power 400 homes

Posted on May 3, 2025May 3, 2025 by IE Contributor

Sunwoda Energy Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the leading lithium-ion battery manufacturer Sunwoda, has introduced a 2-megawatt (MW) mobile battery truck designed to provide rapid and flexible power supply in a variety of situations. The mobile battery truck, essentially a power plant on wheels, boasts a 2MW/4MWh energy storage capacity — enough to power approximately 400 homes for up to 10 hours, depending on regional electricity usage. It serves as a clean, mobile alternative to tra...

University of Maryland has developed self-driving electric scooter

Posted on May 3, 2025May 3, 2025 by IE Contributor

Peter, Ben and Richard Parker spend a lot of time in the University of Maryland’s E.A. Fernandez IDEA Factory, a hub for interdisciplinary innovation, but sometimes you’ll catch them cruising around campus. The Parkers are neither siblings nor students. They’re self-driving electric scooters built in the Maryland Robotics Center that could change the face of urban mobility. The Parkers’ surname is a nod to their ability to autonomously park themselves back at a hub. (Peter and Ben Parker ...

Gene editing for de-extinction

Posted on April 19, 2025April 19, 2025 by IE Contributor

Colossal scientists used CRISPR technology, a gene-editing tool, to modify the genetic material of the gray wolf and replace them with dire wolf traits found in the ancient DNA. Gene editing for de-extinction is a cutting-edge area of biotechnology that aims to bring extinct species back to life—or at least re-create close genetic approximations of them—using tools like CRISPR-Cas9 and cloning. cutting-edge genetic engineering strategies employed by Colossal Biosciences in their mission t...

Open Bionics Hero Arm

Posted on April 19, 2025April 19, 2025 by IE Contributor

Hero Arm is a myoelectric prosthetic developed by Open Bionics, a UK-based robotics company specializing in assistive technologies. Unlike traditional prosthetics, the Hero Arm interprets muscle signals from the residual limb to control a bionic hand, offering users fine-grained control and functionality. It is FDA-registered, medically certified, and designed for both children and adults with below-elbow limb differences. Hero Arm is durable and reliable. This prosthesis is a medically ...

Researchers at Hanyang University in Seoul, South Korea, have replicated the power of a colony of ants through an army of microbots.

Posted on April 19, 2025April 19, 2025 by IE Contributor

Ants are capable of amazing feats, such as moving objects many times their size. A team of researchers in South Korea has introduced a swarm of magnetic robots that can replicate the extraordinary abilities of ants – and take them even further. Hanyang University have successfully developed a coordinated swarm of microbots that emulate the cooperative behaviors of ant colonies. This achievement marks a significant milestone in swarm robotics, demonstrating how tiny autonomous agents can coll...

‘Synology BeeStation’ – Smart and Private Cloud on-prem for each

Posted on April 19, 2025April 19, 2025 by IE Contributor

Synology introduces BeeStation, a user-friendly, plug-and-play private cloud device designed for individuals and families. Built on Synology's strong foundation in network-attached storage (NAS) and hybrid cloud technologies, BeeStation delivers a seamless cloud experience—without subscription fees or complex setup—right from your home. It’s a compact device that allows users to centralize files from phones, computers, and other devices into a personal cloud. Unlike public cloud services...

Northwestern University engineers have developed a pacemaker so tiny that it can fit inside the tip of a syringe

Posted on April 13, 2025April 13, 2025 by IE Contributor

Northwestern University engineers have developed a pacemaker so tiny that it can fit inside the tip of a syringe—and be noninvasively injected into the body. Northwestern University engineers have developed a pacemaker so tiny that it can fit inside the tip of a syringe — and be non-invasively injected into the body. Although it can work with hearts of all sizes, the pacemaker is particularly well-suited to the tiny, fragile hearts of newborn babies with congenital heart defects. Small...

Lenovo Transparent Screen Laptop

Posted on April 13, 2025April 13, 2025 by IE Contributor

Lenovo brought an experimental laptop with a transparent, micro-LED screen to Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The laptop is not yet available for purchase. Rumors suggest that Lenovo could unveil the world's first transparent laptop at Mobile World Congress, which could sport a see-through display and keyboard, potentially bringing transparent tech to PCs for the first time. The Lenovo Transparent Laptop Prototype represents a major step toward merging digital and physical worlds. Wh...

‘CReality’ CR-Scan Ferret Pro 3D Scanner

Posted on April 13, 2025April 13, 2025 by IE Contributor

Creality CR-Scan Ferret Pro is a compact 3D scanner that balances technical performance with affordability. While it may not replace high-end industrial scanners, it is an excellent tool for creators, educators, and small business owners looking to bring the physical world into the digital realm with minimal friction. Hardware Overview Scanning Technology At the heart of the CR-Scan Ferret Pro is a structured light system using Near-Infrared (NIR). Unlike laser-based or photogrammetry ...

FujiFilm – Portable X-ray Unit FDR Xair

Posted on April 13, 2025April 13, 2025 by IE Contributor

FDR Xair represents a significant leap forward in mobile radiographic technology. With its lightweight form factor, high-quality imaging, and wireless operation, it empowers healthcare providers to perform diagnostic imaging outside traditional clinical settings. As the demand for mobile and point-of-care diagnostics grows, particularly in emergency response, remote care, and home healthcare settings, portable imaging solutions are becoming indispensable. The Fujifilm FDR Xair is a state...

Wifi RTLS

Posted on April 5, 2025April 5, 2025 by IE Contributor

Wi-Fi RTLS is a technology that allows tags to communicate with multiple access points via Wi-Fi. The location of the tag is determined based on the amount of time it takes for the signal to be received. Wi-Fi RTLS systems gather data from access points and determine the location of individual wireless devices within the building. They provide contextual data on device usage, as well as real-time location information. RTLS operates by tagging objects or individuals with devices that emit si...

‘Weylus’ – open-source tool that enables users to transform their tablets or smartphones into graphic tablets or touchscreens for their computers

Posted on April 5, 2025April 5, 2025 by IE Contributor

Weylus is an open-source tool that enables users to transform their tablets or smartphones into graphic tablets or touchscreens for their computers. By installing Weylus on a desktop or laptop, users can control their computer's mouse, mirror the screen to their mobile device, and send keyboard inputs using physical keyboards. Key Features: Cross-Platform Support: Weylus is compatible with Linux, Windows, and macOS operating systems. Stylus and Multi-Touch Support (Linux): On Linux ...

Tools for Technologist

Posted on April 5, 2025April 5, 2025 by IE Contributor

eDrawmax.com[OFFICIAL] EdrawMax Online: All-in-One Diagram Maker & Software EdrawMax is a comprehensive, AI-powered diagramming tool that enables users to create over 210 types of diagrams, including flowcharts, mind maps, organizational charts, and floor plans. AI-Powered Features EdrawMax integrates artificial intelligence to enhance the diagramming experience: AI Diagram Generation: Users can input text prompts, and EdrawMax's AI will automatically generate corresponding ...

‘EverestLabs.ai’ – climate technology company leveraging AI

Posted on April 5, 2025April 5, 2025 by IE Contributor

EverestLabs.ai is a pioneering climate technology company committed to revolutionizing the recycling industry through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. Their mission is to decarbonize the planet by ensuring all recyclables are efficiently recovered, thereby promoting a sustainable circular economy. At the heart of EverestLabs' offerings is RecycleOS®, the world's first AI-powered operating system designed specifically for recycling facilities. This comprehe...

‘STS RoboTech’ – CAFE ROBOTS

Posted on April 5, 2025April 5, 2025 by IE Contributor

STS Robotech stands at the forefront of robotic automation, offering innovative solutions across various sectors. Their commitment to integrating AI with robotics underscores their dedication to shaping a future where collaborative robots enhance human capabilities and drive industrial progress. STS Robotech offers a diverse range of products and services tailored to meet the needs of different sectors: F&B Series: Designed to automate food and beverage services, this series inc...

Hoverair x1 8k drone

Posted on March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 by IE Contributor

The HoverAir X1 ProMax, developed by ZeroZero Robotics, is a compact, foldable drone that brings advanced aerial photography and videography capabilities to both enthusiasts and professionals. Weighing just 6.79 ounces (192.5 grams), its lightweight design ensures portability without compromising on performance. HoverAir X1 ProMax is a versatile, user-friendly drone that combines high-resolution imaging with intelligent flight features. High-Resolution Imaging: Equipped with a 1/1.3-i...

‘NEO Gamma’ next generation of home humanoids

Posted on March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 by IE Contributor

NEO Gamma is the next generation of home humanoids designed and engineered by 1X Technologies. The Gamma series includes improvements across NEO’s hardware and AI, featuring a new design that is deeply considerate of life at home. The company's latest innovation, NEO Gamma, represents the next generation of home humanoids. This model incorporates significant improvements in both hardware and AI, featuring a design thoughtfully crafted for domestic environments. Natural Human Gait: NEO G...

‘AI Brain’ – integrating perception, memory, reasoning, learning, and action into a unified framework

Posted on March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 by IE Contributor

AI Brain is a computational framework designed to mimic human cognitive functions such as perception, reasoning, memory, learning, and decision-making. Unlike traditional AI systems that follow predefined rules, an AI Brain adapts, learns, and autonomously makes decisions by integrating multiple AI models and algorithms. An AI Brain is the next evolution of AI systems, integrating perception, memory, reasoning, learning, and action into a unified framework. Using LLMs, LangGraph, memory retr...

‘LangGraph’ Allow dynamic AI assistants with context-aware

Posted on March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 by IE Contributor

Building Advanced AI Workflows with LangGraph Introduction to LangGraph LangGraph is a powerful framework designed to facilitate the construction of complex, multi-step AI workflows. It is built on top of LangChain and provides a graph-based execution model, enabling the creation of dynamic and modular workflows with conditional branching, parallel processing, and loop mechanisms. This article will cover: Core concepts of LangGraph Building a simple AI workflow Implementing c...

Drone-based LiDAR

Posted on March 15, 2025March 15, 2025 by IE Contributor

Drone-based LiDAR Drone-based LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) is a remote sensing technology that uses laser pulses to create high-resolution 3D maps of terrain, buildings, vegetation, and other objects. Mounted on drones (UAVs), LiDAR systems provide precise elevation and surface data, even in areas with dense vegetation where traditional photogrammetry struggles. Drone-based LiDAR systems integrate multiple advanced technologies to achieve high-precision 3D mapping. Below is a break...

‘SquareV’ modular led stackable large screen

Posted on March 15, 2025March 15, 2025 by IE Contributor

SquareV offers modular, stackable large-screen LED solutions designed for versatile applications, including touring, corporate events, and fixed installations. SquareV is a U.S.-based company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and support of premium LED video products. Their offerings cater to various applications, including touring acts, churches, corporate settings, educational institutions, restaurants, event centers, and sports venues Their product lineup features several...

‘https://ai-song.ai/’ – AI Song Generator – Make Songs and Music With AI

Posted on March 15, 2025March 15, 2025 by IE Contributor

AI-Song.ai exemplifies the integration of artificial intelligence in the creative arts, providing a seamless and efficient solution for music creation. Its user-centric features and technical capabilities make it a valuable resource for musicians, educators, content creators, and anyone interested in exploring music composition. AI-Song.ai operates by analyzing user inputs—such as text descriptions or lyrics—and employing machine learning models trained on extensive music datasets to generat...

Lubor’s Lens Invisible shield

Posted on March 15, 2025March 15, 2025 by IE Contributor

Lubor’s Lens, often associated with the Invisible Shield trick, is a clever optical illusion created by magician Lubor Fiedler. It uses a special fresnel lens-like plastic sheet that distorts light in such a way that it appears to make an object disappear when placed behind it. How It Works Refraction and Light Bending: The plastic lens redirects light in a way that prevents the viewer from seeing objects directly behind it. Angle-Based Illusion: The design forces light to scatter or ...

‘Textfree’ – VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) and messaging application that provides users with a free phone number to send SMS, MMS, and make calls over the internet.

Posted on March 9, 2025March 9, 2025 by IE Contributor

TextFree (formerly called Pinger and sometimes stylized as textfree) is a mobile application and web service that allows users to send and receive text messages, as well as make and receive VoIP phone calls, for free over the internet. The service costs nothing because it is supported by ads, but users have the option of paying for an ad-free version with enhanced features. TextFree was developed by American telecommunications provider Pinger, Inc The mobile app runs on both iOS and ...