Sentinel Digital Desk
Necrobotics, as the name suggests, involves the transformation of deceased objects into robots, presenting one way to describe this intriguing concept. Although it may sound like a plot straight out of a creepy horror film, it is indeed a technology currently under exploration at Rice University.
Finnish engineers have developed a remarkable technology that involves transforming sand into a colossal battery. In this innovative process, they gathered 100 tons of sand and placed it within a sturdy steel container measuring 4 x 7 meters. Utilizing wind and solar energy, the sand was heated to high temperatures. The resulting heat can now be efficiently distributed by a local energy company, providing warmth to buildings in the surrounding areas. Notably, this method allows for long-term energy storage, offering a sustainable solution for meeting heating needs.
SpinLaunch is an innovative prototype system designed to propel satellites and other payloads into space. Unlike traditional rockets that rely on chemical fuel, this groundbreaking technology harnesses kinetic energy. It has the potential to accelerate payloads to incredible speeds of 8,000 km/h while subjecting them to forces of up to 10,000G. The launch process involves propelling the payloads skyward through a substantial launch tube, presenting a unique and efficient approach to space launch systems.
Xenotransplantation, which involves the transplantation, implementation, or infusion of animal-derived cells, tissues, or organs into humans, holds the immense potential to transform the field of surgery. This groundbreaking procedure opens up new avenues for medical advancements and has the capacity to revolutionize the way we approach surgical interventions.
Through the combined utilization of a machine-learning algorithm, a robotic arm, and a brain-computer interface, a group of researchers has achieved a remarkable breakthrough. They have successfully developed a solution that enables tetraplegic patients, individuals unable to move their upper or lower body, to actively engage with the world around them. This innovative technology empowers these patients to interact and communicate, opening up new possibilities for enhancing their quality of life.
Using these 3D printed bones is surprisingly easy. A hospital can perform an MRI which is then sent to Ossiform who create a 3D model of the patient-specific implant that is needed. The surgeon accepts the design and then once it is printed, it can be used in surgery.
NASA’s X-59 ‘quiet’ supersonic aircraft have been specially designed to control the airflow around the plane as it flies, with the ultimate aim of preventing a loud sonic boom from disturbing people on the ground below when it breaks the sound barrier