Important Innovations Collection

New Innovation from Technical University of Munich Source:  Technical University of Munich Touch Sensitive Artificial Skin Makes for Safer, Accident Avoiding Robots This is new innovation from the Technical University of Munich.  Their H-1 autonomous, humanoid robot is covered with touch sensitive, synthetic artificial skin.  The skin is composed of 13,000 separate sensors.  The sensors enable the robot to feel the touch of humans.  New algorithms made it possible to apply artificial skin to a human sized robot. Safer Working Robots This is an important development because of concerns about humans getting hurt working side by side with robots.  Biologically-inspired artificial skin improves the robot's sensory ability, making it possible for the robot to sense its own body and surroundings. Senses Like the Human Brain The robot's artificial skin is able to measure temperature, pressure, proximity and acceleration.  The sensors are an eve...

World's 1st Ski Mask - IceBRKR - with Bone Audio Conduction Source:  Bone Tech Lets You Stay in Touch with Friends While on the Slopes This is an unusual gadget designed to deliver safer music for skiers and snowboarders on the slopes this coming winter.  Bone Tech has invented ski goggles, the IceBRKR, that deliver sound through bone conduction.  This is the world's first ski mask with bone audio conduction.  And, it includes Bluetooth Intercom technology to stay connected with friends while on the slopes.  The goggles are voice activated and hands free. Ambient Sound These goggles allow the wearer to hear ambient sound like the sound of another skier behind them.  Earbuds and headsets block surrounding sounds which can pose a danger. Safer Music To allow skiers and snowboarders to enjoy their music more safely, the goggles' bendable arms gently touch the ear and convey sound through the bones in the ears.  Volume and power are controll...