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Georgia Tech Research Corporation patented a Micro Air Vehicle (MAV) inspired from dragonfly

According to Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), an aircraft qualifies as an MAV if it is smaller than 6 inches in any direction or…

Smart Self-correcting 3D printer invented by MIT

MIT has invented a 3D printer that is fully automated and takes fewer number of steps to print an object compared to existing 3D printers. This…

Nano-Diamonds used to destroy cancer cells

Boeing has invented a way to bind diamonds in the form of quantum dots to cancerous cells and destroy them. Quantum dots are nanostructures which…

Phantom limb gestures can now control computers

Amputees with a missing arm or hand can now use gesture controls just like any other user. A company called Rovi Guides has patented an…

Week in Patents – February 22 - 28

Robust And Autonomous Docking And Recharging Of Quadrotors

Disney is going ahead with its drone program. This week they patented robust and autonomous docking and recharging of Quadcopters. Earlier patents from Disney disclosed…

Propulsion and control for a magnetically lifted vehicle

Arx Pax patented improved propulsion and control technique for hover engines for its hyperloop transport technology. The technology can also be used in elevators. The…

Indoor localization of mobile devices

Google patents technology to generate models of the indoor spaces like homes and office buildings. The technology can provide turn by turn directions to another…