Led by Dr Marina Freitag, the research group from the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences created dye-sensitised photovoltaic cells based on a copper(II/I) electrolyte, achieving an unprecedented power conversion efficiency of 38% and 1.0V open-circuit voltage at 1,000 lux…
Robots manufactured for emergencies at nuclear plants
Remotely operated rescue robots capable of withstanding hazardous environments will make emergency jobs across UK nuclear plants significantly safer and more cost-effective. Pioneering engineering firm Forth has designed and manufactured the Rescue Robot which can be sent into disaster zones…
Cloud increasingly influential in delivering AI and machine learning projects
New research from the Cloud Industry Forum (CIF) has found that while 62% of organisations are still in the process of migrating applications to the Cloud, 14% have now completed this process and are using Cloud to help develop their…
Honeywell real-time health monitoring system
Honeywell has announced it has developed a real-time health monitoring system, which captures and records patients’ vital signs both within the hospital setting and remotely. Honeywell’s solution uses advanced sensing technology to monitor vital signs via a skin patch, which…
Fujitsu launches its AI platform ‘Fujitsu Kozuchi’
At its Fujitsu Activate Now Technology Summit in Madrid, Fujitsu unveiled a new platform, the ‘Fujitsu Kozuchi AI platform,’ delivering access to a range of powerful AI and ML technologies to commercial users globally. The new platform enables customers from…
Mouser offers wide range of wireless modules and antennas
Mouser Electronics has added several new products to its IoT and cellular connectivity portfolio recently, including wireless SoCs and antennas. Alongside providing engineers with the latest wireless products for their next designs, Mouser also helps engineers with their diverse challenges…
Agriculture and robotics
The field of agriculture is undergoing a revolution of sorts, one that is continually being brought on by the integration of robotics technology. The once-traditional way of farming has been changing gradually, with farmers adopting modern farming techniques to enhance…
Cupix adds CupixWorks to Bentley’s powered by iTwin program
Cupix has announced the addition of its product, CupixWorks, to Bentley Systems’ powered-by iTwin program. CupixWorks is a state-of-the-art 3D digital twin platform that enables decision-making and collaboration through all stages of a building’s life cycle. Project managers, general contractors,…
Astrocast participates in EU’s CiROCCO initiative
Astrocast has announced its participation in the EU-funded CiROCCO initiative. CiROCCO forms a key part of the EU’s Horizon Europe Programme, a funding programme for research and innovation with a budget of €95.5 billion. The CiROCCO research project aims to…
World IoT Day: five underestimated costs that can halt an IoT project
It’s expected that the number of connected IoT devices will surpass 43 billion in 2023, a phenomenal growth rate and a massive opportunity for devices to contribute to our age of digital transformation. As World IoT Day approaches it’s time…
