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Meet the Entrepreneurs: Vilhelm Hedberg

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Meet the Entrepreneurs speaks to Vilhelm Hedberg, the founder of ‘ekar’; the Middle East's first and largest personal mobility company, headquartered in Dubai.

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Taiwan high-tech showcase Computex opens in Taipei

One of Asia's largest computer trade shows, Computex, kicks off in Taiwan's capital city Taipei after a 3-year hiatus due to COVID-19, as the island looks to solidify its position in the high tech industry.

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Exhibition celebrates "100 years of robots" in Rio de Janeiro

The Centro Cultural Oi Futuro of Rio de Janeiro celebrates 101 years of robotics creation with the exhibition “100 years of robots”.

Mobility

Will a luxury yacht that can fly be the latest rich list must-have?

Co-founders Mathieu Ozanne and Guillaume Hoddé combined their respective experience in engineering and the luxury sector to develop the next level experience for luxury clients: A flying Yacht.

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Mobility

Would you trust this self-flying plane with your life?

A US start-up has developed software that can integrate with existing flight-control systems to make standard aircraft capable of flying unmanned.

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UK announces plans for new digital watchdog to get tough on Big Tech

Companies like Google and Facebook could face big fines from a new UK regulator if they fail to follow the rules.

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The hi-tech bracelet helping Cerebral Palsy sufferers use a computer

The bracelet is equipped with sensors that pick up movements in the wrist which are translated into computer commands using artificial intelligence.

United Kingdom

World's first 'vertiport' could be used for flying taxis in future

Urban hubs for flying taxis could become ‘ubiquitous’ by the 2030s, as companies attempt to build them in the next couple of years.

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Meet the convulsing child robot helping to train Japan’s dentists

The life-like bot was co-developed by robotics start-up Tmsuk and a local dental school to simulate a child’s response to receiving dental treatment.

Ocean

Scarybirds fly to the rescue of endangered species

In partnership with the European Commission

Researchers seek new ways to reduce the environmental impact of fishing

Ocean

“Microplastics are everywhere” researchers warn

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Recent studies revealed evidence of microscopic plastic particles in the internal organs and blood of "almost all people tested", raising new concerns about the potential impact of microplastics on human health — and on marine life.

Smart Regions

The Croatian incubators hatching video gaming startups

In partnership with the European Commission

Over the last five years, the region of Sisak Moslavina in Croatia has become a video gaming hub thanks to EU funding.

Health news

Can tiny robots sent into our brains help fight tumours?

The micro-robots, which will start clinical trials in two years, could help target otherwise unreachable areas of the brain to treat cancer or Dandy-Walker Syndrome.

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Scientists use giant gun in hunt for clean nuclear fusion energy

The technology involves firing a projectile ignited by gunpowder down a giant gun that eventually hits a target, resulting in nuclear fusion.

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Spain is testing out a traffic control system for drones

The flight test is trialling a platform that aims to minimise collisions by detecting when drones fly too close too each other and proposing evasive manoeuvres to pilots.

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Modern Pirates hack superyachts' cybersecurity

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Cyber security and hydrogen-powered boats were the big themes at this year's Dubai International Boat Show. Sci-tech went to find out more.

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Artificial fingertip gives robots a near-human sense of touch

Researchers say giving machines the ability to feel surfaces could make robots more dexterous and improve prosthetic hands.

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Swedish selfie 'museum' gets super liked

The recently opened "Youseum" in the suburbs of Stockholm, Sweden, offers fun backgrounds for visitors' selfies or videos.

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Watchmaking: An industry entrenched in tradition embraces high tech

Customer experiences can now extend to a magnified live stream of the art of watchmaking.

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This new bot on wheels can stand up like a human and drive like a car

The Swiss company hopes its robot could be used by rescue teams in dangerous environments.