A Cornell University robotics researcher and builder has introduced a new framework for prototype builders that’s centred around repurposing underused devices. The inspiration for the concept came to Ilan Mandel, a doctoral student in the field of information science, based at Cornell Tech, when he considered the fact that a new, off-the-shelf hoverboard cost less than the … [Read more...] about Garbatrage: turning e-waste into prototyping gold
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Government funds awarded for design of Thames hydrogen refuelling vessel and refilling station
Essex-based uncrewed surface vessel (USV) specialists Sea-Kit International has been awarded funding from the Zero Emissions Vessels and Infrastructure competition to design and manufacture a hydrogen-fuelled USV for use on the Thames. As part of the project, Sea-Kit will partner with maritime-decarbonisation company Marine2o for the construction of land-based infrastructure to … [Read more...] about Government funds awarded for design of Thames hydrogen refuelling vessel and refilling station
Toyota reveals British-built, hydrogen-fuelled Hilux prototype
Toyota has unveiled a prototype hydrogen fuel cell-powered version of its Hilux light commercial vehicle. The new vehicle’s powertrain uses core elements from the Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric saloon – technology that been in commercial production for almost ten years. When driven, the fuel cell produces no exhaust emissions other than pure water. The vehicle … [Read more...] about Toyota reveals British-built, hydrogen-fuelled Hilux prototype
Reimagining next-generation drivetrain technologies for offshore wind turbines
A new study carried out by researchers at the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and General Electric Research has used conceptual designs of offshore wind turbines to assess how their drivetrains could change in the near future to produce more power while lowering costs. ‘Offshore wind turbine manufacturers often adopt conservative choices … [Read more...] about Reimagining next-generation drivetrain technologies for offshore wind turbines
Researchers from the Universities of Strathclyde and Dundee to help make the health ecosystem greener
Research aimed at transforming the health ecosystem through design-led innovation and contributing to the UK’s net-zero agenda and sustainability targets is to be led by researchers at the Universities of Strathclyde and Dundee. Design HOPES (Healthy Organisations in a Place-based Ecosystem, Scotland) has been awarded one of four £4.625million Green Transition Ecosystem … [Read more...] about Researchers from the Universities of Strathclyde and Dundee to help make the health ecosystem greener
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