Ford has been developing several types of electric bikes that can go along with their cars. These include foldable bikes with various configurations, an inflatable…
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Ford is preparing for the future when self-driving cars become ubiquitous
Ford thinks that front seats in cars are obsolete. They are not wrong. As autonomous vehicles become more sophisticated, the amount of passenger interaction required…
Airbus to make entire aircrafts using 3D printing
That 3D printing can create complex shapes including small aircraft parts is well known. But it may have seemed far fetched to think of the…
Nike's invents a high-tech golf aid system to assist golfers
Nike is unarguably the most innovative sports company. This week they received a patent for a high-tech golf aid that includes a golf ball tracking…
Sphero received a patent for its cool BB-8 inspired magnetic toy!
Sphero has developed a ball which includes an internal drive system with motors coupled to wheels engaged with the inner surface of the ball. The…
NASA's scientists have invented a device to predict earthquakes
Powerful electric currents are generated deep inside the Earth causing low frequency electromagnetic signals that have long been reported in connection with impending earthquake activity.…
Airbus patents an improved dome for its helicopters to counter the dreaded problem of "tail-shake"
Helicopters generally suffer from a problem called “tail-shake” where the tail is aerodynamically excited due to impact of disturbances generated by the lift rotor. This…
Google filed a patent for a battery pack with embedded heaters to increase life of the batteries in the pack
Cold temperatures have negative effects on battery packs. For example, lithium ion battery packs generally lose substantial discharge capacity at sub-freezing temperatures and are even…
Boeing patents an object transfer system to assist you while you carry your hand luggage on aircraft steps
At many airports, you need to climb the stairs carrying your hand luggage while boarding the plane. However, carrying luggage up or down a ladder…
Delivery via drones is expected to be widely used once legal hurdles are taken care of
Google X has program known as “Project Wing” that aims to produce drones that can deliver products sold via e-commerce. However, there are some concerns…