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Scheduled for completion in 2025, architect Jean Nouvel's "Jeuneville" vertical neighborhood will rise along the banks of the Seine in Greater Paris (not far from the Olympic and Paralympic villages). The future-forward urban development, which is aiming for a low carbon footprint, will incorporate "more than 100,000 square meters of innovation-centric work spaces as well as 30,000 square meters of public green spaces that will make up a new kind of ecosystem in which an expected 6,000 people will work and 1,500 will live," according to designboom. An emphasis on wellbeing runs through the colorful grand design. Read more about the ambitious project at designboom.
Image courtesy of Ateliers Jean Nouvel

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Jean Nouvel's "Jeuneville" Futuristic, Vertical Neighborhood in Greater Paris

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Scheduled for completion in 2025, architect Jean Nouvel's "Jeuneville" vertical neighborhood will rise along the banks of the Seine in Greater Paris (not far from the Olympic and Paralympic villages).

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KitKat has begun an online staring contest using AI technology. KitKat

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KitKat Challenges Gen Z to an Online Staring Contest

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The boundaries between work and play are disappearing as new offerings like the one from Birch, a members club retreat for relaxing and working.

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Company away-days - the Birch variant

Birch is just 30 mins from London. Set in 55 acres of nature your team can:

Set strategies: work in The Hub (our co-working space), meeting studios, or event spaces (ready to fit 5 or 50) with outdoor terraces. Enjoy lunches in the sun and breaks in the grounds.

Connect and create: yoga, spinning, pottery, baking, candle-making, foraging with our farmer, growing with our groundsmen.

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Company away-days - the Birch variant Birch is just 30 mins from London. Set in 55 acres of nature your team can: Set strategies: work in The Hub (our co-working space), meeting studios, or event spaces (ready to fit 5 or 50) with outdoor terraces. Enjoy lunches in the sun and breaks in the grounds.

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Scraps - titbit - batch + bliss - joy - euphoria

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Big-name auto brands are revolutionizing the driving environment for passengers with virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) engagement and assistance. 

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Big-name auto brands are revolutionizing the driving environment for passengers with virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) engagement and assistance. Backseat entertainment is leveling up, changing in-car journeys from beginning to end.

Audi is introducing a virtual reality entertainment system with its spin-off startup Holoride this June. The headset-based brand-agnostic system will engage backseat riders in a motion-synchronized journey during their travels, mimicking the movements of the vehicle. Entertainment possibilities on the device range from location-based games, buying and selling NFTs, and virtual world engagement. The tech will be available in select Audi sedans and SUVs.

The Cosmic Chase by Porsche and Holoride.

Porsche and Holoride announced an in-car virtual reality game set to launch at the Porsche Experience Center in Los Angeles in March. The Cosmic Chase game is an original virtual reality experience where backseat passengers can fight off aliens in flight via a virtual spaceship whose movement matches the turns, stops, and accelerations of the car. The adaptation of the game’s sound effects, movements and visual triggers to the movement of the car are said to prevent motion sickness in users.

Nils Wollny, CEO and co-founder of Holoride, stated that the “attraction is a perfect example of how automotive experience centers are transforming into exciting destinations that the whole family can enjoy and where no one is left out.” Holoride’s first in-car VR experience was a 2019 collaboration with Ford and Universal Pictures. This innovative consumer experience is the next iteration of Porsche’s 2019 cooperation with Startup Autobahn, a European platform.

The Cosmic Chase by Porsche and Holoride.

BMW Group introduced augmented reality applications to aid the drivers of its new, now available electric iX models. Using sensor data and computer vision technology, the vehicle’s “infotainment” screens aim to make the driver’s journey simpler and safer by ensuring the driver is more visually aware of their surroundings. Using external cameras and sensors, the tech provides drivers with an interactive touchscreen map for clear, realistic visual navigation for every turn in their journey.

These new auto environments are a case study in how metaverse activations can bridge into our physical environments and day-to-day lives, transforming physical travel with meta-entertainment.

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an empowering smart device

‘Everyone is entitled to live in a world without boundaries,’ says Karthik Kannan, co-founder of a company called Envision that designs smart glasses for blind and visually impaired users. ‘Our mission is to improve the lives of the world’s two billion people who are blind or visually impaired by providing them with life-changing assistive technologies, products and services.’

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Envision glasses

Developed on the Enterprise Edition of Google Glass, the smart glasses harness the power of artificial intelligence to extract different kinds of information from images then speak it back to users in over 60 different languages. With its 8MP camera, the glasses can scan digital and handwritten text from any surface such as books, letters or labels and turn it into speech. The device can also give detailed descriptions of outdoor scenes and make private and secure video calls to trusted users. Additional features include color detection, light detection, object recognition and facial recognition, meaning users can pick out red socks from their white laundry, know when a lamp is still on, find personal belongings, and identify colleagues in an instant.

the glasses can scan and read back recipes

Built like a platform, the Envision glasses are continuously updated with new features and functionalities. Kannan explains, ‘By analyzing real time user data and direct feedback from across our communities, we are able to constantly enrich the Envision experience and innovate our products, most recently with the addition of our new capture and context features.’

In addition to the smart glasses, Envision’s visual recognition software is also available as an iOS and Android App.

Envision was founded in 2017 by Karthik Mahadevan and Karthik Kannan. The company, which is based in The Hague in the Netherlands, raised €1.5 Million of investment in May 2021 to scale up its team, develop its products, and make them available worldwide.

read short text that’s in front of you

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find friends or colleagues with facial recognition

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This video shows glimpses of the Liberland Metaverse. This is work in progress. The Liberland Metaverse – a collaboration between Liberland, Zaha Hadid Architects, Mytaverse and ArchAgenda a.o. – is designed as a virtual industry synergy and networking hub for Crypto projects, crypto companies and crypto events.

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UK supermarket Co-op partners with Microsoft to tackle food waste

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08 June 2022

In the UK today, around £4 billion of food equating to 1.1 million tonnes goes to waste across supermarkets, manufacturers, restaurants, cafes and similar every year

Of this, only 80,000 tonnes of edible surplus food is currently being shared with charities and community groups in the UK, leaving an estimated 200,000 tonnes of surplus that could have been redistributed

In response, some of the UK's leading businesses are joining forces to launch a new not-for-profit digital platform to tackle food waste

Unique features include collection slots that are available indefinitely, flexibility to skip days or weeks dependent on demand and an online notice board highlighting opportunities for volunteers to redistribute food

A major new platform to help reduce food waste is currently being trialled and set to be launched by some of the UK's leading brands.

Founding partners Co-op and Microsoft, supported by technology consultancy BJSS and Team ITG, have created Caboodle, a not-for-profit digital platform that enables supermarkets, cafés and restaurants to connect with community groups and volunteers to redistribute surplus food.

In the UK around 1.1 million tonnes of food goes to waste across the food retail and hospitality sector annually*.

Whilst many are working hard to help combat food waste, the process remains cumbersome for community groups.  So whilst overall surplus food redistribution has trebled between 2015 and 20201, there are still 200,000 tonnes that could have been redistributed but has not.

Built on Microsoft's Power Platform technology, Caboodle aims to create a single place where food retailers and businesses across the hospitality sector can connect with volunteers and community groups in every city, town and village in the UK, helping to share food when and where it is needed.

Shirine Khoury-Haq, Interim CEO of the Co-op said: "The amount of good quality surplus food that's not currently being redistributed is astounding.

"We're currently trialling caboodle in over 100 food stores and the results we're seeing so far are incredible. We'll be rolling it out across our entire estate next month and hope that all other retailers and businesses within hospitality will see the benefit too.

"The more organisations use Caboodle the simpler and more effective it will be for volunteers and community groups to gain access to good food."

The platform, which is currently being trialled in Co-op's food stores in Northern Ireland, Milton Keynes and London goes live next month across a further 2,500 food stores. Community groups outside of these areas can register now to be notified of when Caboodle is operating in their area at group.thecaboodle.co.uk

It's open to charities and community groups of all kinds, from food banks and family support networks to youth groups, schools and more.

For supermarkets, cafes and restaurants, Caboodle will mean they'll be able to share their surplus food online daily in an easier and more cost-effective way, using live notifications to alert charities when more slots are available.

Meanwhile, for community groups they'll save time by having the opportunity to book and schedule slots, receive live notifications when new slots are available and gain access to volunteers easily via a digital noticeboard.

Estelle Herszenhorn, food lead at WRAP said: "Surplus food redistribution has been a success story over recent years. 320,000 tonnes of food was saved from going to waste between 2015 and 2020 worth £1 billion, and providing the equivalent of 220 million meals. But much more good food is still going to waste that could feed people.

"Innovations like Caboodle that can help to overcome common barriers and ease redistribution of surplus food are really exciting and have the potential to make serious inroads into the 200,000 tonnes that WRAP estimates could still be redistributed."

The platform is currently being trialled with support from environmental charity Hubbub through the Community Fridge Network.

Alex Robinson CEO of Hubbub said: "We're pleased to be supporting the development of Caboodle by providing insight from communities and trialling the platform with our Milton Keynes Community Fridge. We're passionate about supporting initiatives that help to reduce food waste and have a positive impact on the environment."

Richard Smith, Deputy Head of Food Supply at The Felix Project commented: "As a charity which has tested Caboodle and is already seeing the benefits, we know it will make a real difference to others like ourselves.

"The process for us is just easier and unlike other systems it works in a way that allows us to notify stores if we can't make our collection slots - offering the slot to another group nearby saving food from going to waste at a time when so many are in need of it."

In addition, unlike other systems in place currently, community groups won't have to race to log on daily to book their collection slots. Slots will be available indefinitely and community groups will be able to skip days or weeks depending on demand.

Caboodle will also highlight volunteering opportunities through its online noticeboard. People who want to volunteer to help redistribute food can enter their postcode to find a local group they'd like to work with to make a difference.

Furthermore, it is hoped that Caboodle will even encourage the creation of new food charities by making surplus food so readily available for sharing.

Clare Barclay, CEO of Microsoft UK commented: "One of the best things about Caboodle is not just the impact it will have, but also that it came from a chance conversation between a Microsoft employee and a Co-op store manager about how to stop good food going to waste. Low code development using the Microsoft Power Platform, means anyone can turn great ideas into real solutions."

Stuart Bullock, CEO of BJSS commented: "We're delighted to be part of this project to get surplus food to those who need it most with Co-op, Microsoft, ITG, and Hubbub.

"One of the greatest benefits of this collaborative, multidisciplinary partnership is that it enabled a rapid, agile delivery, defining, designing & building Caboodle in just 22 weeks, meeting the needs of retailers and charity groups alike. For such an urgent cause, the ability to quickly deliver solutions that help those most in need is vital."

Rachel Johnson, Business Unit Director, Team ITG commented: "We have loved leading on the brand strategy and creative identity direction of Caboodle.

It's been such an exciting new brand to create alongside some brilliant partners, and one that will truly empower everyone to help make a difference in making sure good surplus food doesn't go to waste."

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For more information contact: Co-op PR at corporateprteam@coop.co.uk

https://wrap.org.uk/sites/default/files/2021-10/food-%20surplus-and-%20waste-in-the-%20uk-key-facts-oct-21.pdf

About Caboodle Connecting food retailers with good causes, Caboodle works for businesses big and small. From large supermarkets and coffee house chains to small local cafés and convenience stores, Caboodle empowers retailers to share surplus food easily - and gives local community groups and volunteers easier access to good food so they can focus their time on doing what they do best, being there for their communities.

Caboodle has a number of unique features that set it apart from other food sharing apps and platforms. Designed to be used by multiple retailers - and not just Co-op - it has the potential to help people in every city, town and village across the UK by connecting them with a local store that has surplus food to share

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With eBay collab, reality show Love Island shifts from promoting fast fashion to preowned clothing

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This summer, Love Island and eBay are teaming up to change the way we shop for clothes.

As the show's first ever official pre-loved fashion partner-eBay is the place for pre-loved Love Island fashion, with at least one used fashion item sold every second so far on our marketplace in 2022 as a whole.

Get the Love Island look

During this series, eBay will be giving the Love Island wardrobes a total refresh. In the villa, Islanders will be wearing pre-loved clothes from a shared wardrobe - jam-packed with everything from eveningwear & date night outfits to classic Love Island pool-side style.

Living the 'eat, sleep, re-wear, repeat' mentality, this year's series will support a more positive way to wear fashion. eBay will be providing fits that reflect the Islanders' personalities and individuality this summer, while doing their bit to extend the life cycle of clothes.

Expect to see the classic Love Island look flaunted with all kinds of styles across dresses, chino shorts, heeled sandals, flared jeans and so much more.

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You'll also be able to replicate some of the hottest pre-loved looks from the villa right here. So, if you're on the lookout for a summer dress, mini skirt or even just a going out top, you can find the inspiration you need each and every time you shop pre-loved on eBay.

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Prof. Jacek Jassem, M.D., Ph.D., is the Head of the Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy at the Medical University in Gdansk, Poland. A world-renowned specialist in the field of oncological radiotherapy and clinical oncology, Prof. Jassem has won many national and international scientific awards and according to Stanford University, is in the top 2% of scientists in the world. He is a cancer survivor himself and described his personal experience in his book "Stopped on the Run".

He is a member of Academia Europea, European Academy of Cancer Sciences and Polish Academy of Art and Sciences. He is a past president of the Polish Oncological Society, and and held several officer positions in ASCO, ESTRO, ESMO, IASLC and EORTC. He is the author of the current Polish anti-tobacco legislation and the coordinator of the Polish Strategy for Cancer Control 2015-2024.

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Prof. Jacek Jassem, M.D., Ph.D., is the Head of the Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy at the Medical University in Gdansk, Poland. A world-renowned specialist in the field of oncological radiotherapy and clinical oncology, Prof. Jassem has won many national and international scientific awards and according to Stanford University, is in the top 2% of scientists in the world.

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The NextMind brain-computer interface decodes neural activity in real time, giving you the ability to control objects using only your mind.

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The NextMind brain-computer interface decodes neural activity in real time, giving you the ability to control objects using only your mind.

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Toolstation is today launching an initiative aimed at those affected by the mental health crisis in the construction industry.

The mental health awareness campaign is designed to help equip tradespeople with the tools they need to look after their mental health.

In a first for the construction industry, Toolstation and krow Group have created an out of home campaign offering immediate support to tradespeople to help overcome their worries and mental health issues. It means tradespeople can privately live chat with a trained expert from the Lighthouse Club charity via a QR code. The activation gives tradespeople and construction workers the opportunity to get instant, confidential expert advice on the topics that affect them the most, like  mental health issues, money worries, insomnia and work life imbalance and alcoholism.

‘The World’s Most Supportive Poster’ is positioned opposite Ocean Outdoor’s Liverpool Media Wall, positioned opposite Lime Street station, capturing construction workers as they arrive in to the city for work. It will be on display at the site from Monday 21st March to Tuesday 29th March between 6am-10am during the week.

Although the conversations will remain confidential, the Liverpool Media Wall will display what’s on the minds of local tradespeople and it is hoped that this level of visibility will help end the stigma of talking about mental health within the industry.

Receipts from Toolstation branches in the surrounding Liverpool area will also include a free 24/7 number for the Construction Industry Helpline which is managed and funded by the Lighthouse Club. The helpline provides confidential support for those in the construction industry.

Greg Richardson, Head of Marketing at Toolstation, says: “Our research shows that there’s a mental health crisis in the construction industry with almost one in five knowing someone that has attempted to take their own life. Work in the sector is often characterised by limited term contracts and long unsociable hours, away from family. Those who work for smaller organisations or are sole traders in the construction industry might not have easy access to mental health support, so this campaign is an important step in raising awareness that everyone in the industry can quickly talk with someone who can help.”

Bill Hill, CEO of Lighthouse Club says: “ We are absolutely delighted to be working with Toolstation on this significant issue within our industry. It is so important that we get the message of support to the “boots on the ground” that we are there for them 24/7. If our workforce don’t know we are there for them we simply can’t help them in crisis. I am convinced that partnering with Toolstation and using the medium of Outdoor Advertising will make a significant impact and ultimately save lives.”

Darryl George, Executive Creative Director at krow Group says: We’re extremely proud of the positive impact ‘The World’s Most Supportive Poster’ will make in the lives of many Toolstation customers. It builds on the brand’s ‘Tools and more for any task’ mantra in a meaningful and memorable way. We can’t wait to make it happen.”

The campaign also includes a new six episode ‘Mental Health Under Construction’ podcast hosted by Ryan Ridgeway and includes social media and digital activity.

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In countries where governments tightly control the media and ban hundreds of news sites, it might be hard to access The New York Times or the BBC, but it's still possible to play Minecraft, a video game owned by Microsoft since 2014. So the nonprofit Reporters Without Borders created a backdoor within the game, building a virtual library stocked with censored articles that can be accessed by any player.

In Saudi Arabia, for example, visitors to the Uncensored Library-the winner of the education category in Fast Company's 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards -can read reporting from the slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi that otherwise can be difficult to find on the country's internet. The library's holdings also include articles from Javier Valdez, the Mexican journalist who covered crime and corruption until he was killed by gunmen, as well as stories from Nguyen Van Dai, an exiled Vietnamese human rights lawyer and democracy activist whose blog is blocked in his home country.

Reporters Without Borders worked with the creative agency DDB Germany and design studio BlockWorks, which spent three months building the collection from more than 12.5 million virtual blocks. "The whole library has a download link that is censorship protected, so you cannot destroy it," says Tobias Natterer, senior copywriter at DDB Berlin. "Everybody who downloads the library can then upload it again." Minecraft protects data about players, and the servers for the library are located in Europe, where EU law protects data from access by repressive regimes.

This year, the library added new virtual books with journalism from Brazil and Belarus to focus attention on the lack of press freedom in those countries. Some articles from Belarus come from Charter97, a website that has been blocked in the country since 2018. "Ever since mass, anti-government demonstrations started last August in Belarus, the country's president, Alexander Lukashenko, has tried to suppress all reporting that he views as critical of the government or the situation in the country," says Anna Nelson, the U.S. executive director of Reporters Without Borders. "Hundreds of journalists who reported on the protests were temporarily detained, while some have been sentenced to several years in prison."

Since Minecraft players can be as young as 7, the project is a way for Reporters Without Borders to engage a new generation on the issue of press freedom. "Very quickly, game users come to understand that in the real world, there are very real consequences when information is censored or journalists are denied access to the truth," Nelson says. Since it launched in March 2020, the project has reached more than 20 million gamers from 165 countries.

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Reporters Without Borders built a virtual library in 'Minecraft' to share banned journalism

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In countries where governments tightly control the media and ban hundreds of news sites, it might be hard to access The New York Times or the BBC, but it's still possible to play Minecraft, a video game owned by Microsoft since 2014.

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Tijdens het bekijken van de video's-on-demand kunnen gebruikers daadwerkelijk impact maken. Zo kun je bijvoorbeeld direct in contact komen met goede doelen, door te doneren of je aan te melden als vrijwilliger. WaterBear werkt hiervoor samen met meer dan tachtig goede doelen, waaronder het Wereld Natuurfonds, Greenpeace en de Jane Goodall Foundation.

Het aanbod bestaat uit een ruime selectie films en documentaires over onderwerpen geïnspireerd op de Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) van de Verenigde Naties. Bijvoorbeeld WaterBear Originals, waaronder Africa's Hidden Seaforest (van de makers van de prijswinnende film My Octopus Teacher). En bekende documentaires zoals Chasing Ice en End of The Line. Ook is er een exclusief gesprek met Prince Harry vanuit zijn rol voor African Parks, waarin hij onder andere zijn passie voor de natuur en de impact van Covid-19 hierop bespreekt

WaterBear is een initiatief van de Nederlandse producer Ellen Windemuth. "Met WaterBear wil ik iedereen de tools geven om iets te doen voor een betere wereld. Onderzoek toont aan dat meer dan 100 miljoen mensen geven om de toekomst van onze planeet. Met WaterBear willen we met zoveel mogelijk mensen in contact komen om hen in staat te stellen hun passie te ontdekken en te delen", legt Ellen Windemuth uit.

"Er is nu urgentie om actie te ondernemen. Mensen die momenteel veel tijd thuis doorbrengen, kunnen WaterBear Network gebruiken om hun tijd te laten tellen door echt impact te maken."

Naast initiatiefnemer van WaterBear is Ellen Windemuth een doorgewinterde filmmaker. Ze is uitvoerend producent van de Netflix Original-documentaire My Octopus Teacher. De film, deels geproduceerd in Nederland met haar bedrijf Off the Fence, won onlangs de Golden Panda Award op Wild Screen en wordt mogelijk genomineerd voor een Oscar.

Ellen's passie voor de natuur en een betere wereld komt niet alleen tot uiting in haar werk. Ze is ook de oprichtster van Stichting IJmondig, waarmee ze de luchtvervuiling dichter bij huis in Noord-Holland onder de aandacht brengt.

De WaterBear-app is vanaf nu gratis verkrijgbaar in acht landen waaronder Nederland, in de App Store, Android Store en via www.waterbear.com.

Bron: WaterBear Network/BM

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Erez Nevi Pana designs banana-plant "cocoons" for humans to shelter from climate change

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it is estimated that 1 in 8 women will have breast cancer at some point in her life. under this premise, and taking into consideration october is breast cancer awareness month, peruvian creative agency, circus grey, has created a campaign dubbed boob talk that aims to raise awareness on the importance of getting a check-up.

for its boob talk campaign, circus grey peru has created four fun spots where the boobs of actresses patricia portocarrero, leslie stewart, ebelin ortiz and anai padilla try to convince each other to carry out a preventive check-up, despite all the excuses and fears they present. in the videos, the breasts - whose nipples have been replaced with the actresses' faces - call one another and talk about having a check-up.

while one breast seems doubtful about the check-up, making up excuses like 'no one in my family has cancer', in the end, the breast that proposes mammography - the preventive breast cancer test - convinces the other by reminding them of the importance of these tests to detect the disease early. all this despite the fact that most women are afraid to have it done for possible negative results.

Las tetas de Patricia from Yasu Arakaki on Vimeo.
project info:
client: liga contra el cáncer
president: adolfo dammert ludowieg
general manager: damary milla
medical director: raúl velarde
communications director: gianina orellana

agency: circus grey
CEO: zinka mendoza president & cco: josé luis rivera y piérola
CCO: charlie tolmos cd: yasu arakaki / rodrigo melgar
copywriter: luis alburqueque
art director: oscar gonzales
creative team: alessandra castañeda, ada rucabado, lucía chirinos, piero roncal.
innovation & planning director: nicolás rodríguez
new business director: valeria malone production director: renzo talavera executive producers: katty santillana, pierina ivazeta
production company: señor z
directors: bacha y chinón
DOP: miguel valencia
director's assistant: alejandra z
second assistant: tomás z
art director: sabrina z
general production: lorena z / gabriela z
executive producer: alexandra z
line producer: mariana z
field producer: carmen z
production assistant: alexandra contreras
technical producer: rosanna meneses
make up: samia franco
scenography: víctor cáceres
editor: ignacio z
online coordinator: horacio z
post-production: wawin z
post-production team: miguel méndez / kevin mamani

audio company: agosto
sound and music designer: claudia incio

porsche 917 prototype is re-envisioned with ghostly minimalism by creative studio INK
finished in ethereal white and devoid of applied ornament, the iconic race car is stripped to its most basic elements.

andrea branzi on his origins, ideas and influential career in 3-part video interview for friedman benda's 'design in dialogue'
branzi delved into his background and upbringing, his ideas about urbanism, and his roles as curator, writer, editor, and educator.

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boob talk, a breast cancer campaign that highlights the importance of getting a check-up

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it is estimated that 1 in 8 women will have breast cancer at some point in her life. under this premise, and taking into consideration october is breast cancer awareness month, peruvian creative agency, circus grey, has created a campaign dubbed boob talk that aims to raise awareness on the importance of getting a check-up.

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uitingen over belangrijke maatschappelijke issues en deze op een eigen creatieve manier delen met anderen

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in 2015, barbie launched barbie vlogger, an ongoing web-exclusive series where barbie chats directly with her audiences about everything that's going on in her life. in her latest video, barbie refuses to ignore difficult topics and addresses racism, the Black Lives Matter movement and white privilege together with her friend nikki.

'it's important to have ongoing conversations about standing up to racism, so I invited my good friend nikki to join the vlog to share her experiences about when she has been treated unfairly,' comments barbie on the description of the youtube video. 'I am grateful for her honesty and friendship. to be a good friend, it's important to listen, to understand, and to notice when bad things are happening to other people and to do something to help stop it. I hope that after hearing from nikki, you too, will be inspired to continue taking a stand against racism.'

barbie's vlog on racism has already been viewed over half-a-million time, proving how influential she still is. the video starts addressing the current events happening around the world and highlight the importance of addressing them: 'this stuff isn't easy to talk about, which is exactly why we have to talk about it.'

the video continues giving on precise examples on racists acts barbie's friend nikki and other black people experience daily while doing the same things that white people do. as nikki tells her stories, barbie seems to be shocked, concluding that white privilege is not just more opportunities but knowing that you don't have to prove or defend yourself constantly for a fair treatment. 'that's not fair, because that means that white people get an advantage that they didn't earn, and Black people get a disadvantage that they don't deserve.'
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barbie addresses racism, white privilege, and BLM on her youtube channel

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in 2015, barbie launched barbie vlogger, an ongoing web-exclusive series where barbie chats directly with her audiences about everything that's going on in her life. in her latest video, barbie refuses to ignore difficult topics and addresses racism, the Black Lives Matter movement and white privilege together with her friend nikki.

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South African designer Porky Hefer imagined how polluted oceans might force marine animals to mutate when designing his five fantastical creatures, including a giant octopus made from hand-felted cigarette butts.

His sea creatures will be on show at the upcoming NGV Triennial at the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne and were influenced by the National Geographic's Planet or Plastic? issue.

"The cover grabbed me, the article and data shocked me and the images haunted me," Hefer told Dezeen.

"After that, I could just see plastic trash everywhere including in my own home and habits. We use far too many plastics and recycle far too few. When the NGV brief came in I realised it was a great opportunity and platform to amplify the warning signs all around us."

Hefer worked with artisans and craftsmen to make the sea monsters, all of which were handmade, for the exhibition titled Plastocene - Marine Mutants from a Disposable World.

Though Hefer has created marine animals before, these were different as they were speculative rather than based on existing creatures.

"Most of my previous work has been about mimicry and about imitating what is already out there in nature," he said.

"For this project, rather than show what was under threat, I imagined what things would look like if we didn't change our habits and behaviour."

The results include Buttpuss, the aforementioned octopus. At 14 metres wide and 3.6 metres tall, it is Hefer's largest piece to date and clad with hand-rolled karakul wool cigarette butts. Buttpuss weighs 1,256 kilograms and, as with all the sculptures, was made using recycled material.

"The floor covering comes from a shipment of silk carpets that got water damaged on the journey and were unsaleable," Hefer said. "This and the carpet inside Q-Tip were kindly donated by a local store, Mae Rugs."

Q-Tip is modelled on a by a hammerhead shark and features a gigantic cotton bud and an interior clad in pompoms made from off-cut T-shirt material.

"Q-Tip is part-earbud, part-hammerhead shark, part-Black Moor Goldfish," Hefer said.

Hefer used a wide variety of materials for the designs, including plastic bags and things that would have otherwise been thrown away.

"Sabre-Toothed Netfeesh is woven with off-cuts of rope I got from a rope manufacturer," he said. "The beginning and end parts of the rope are not the right tension so are discarded and sold as scrap. The colours would change continuously so I had to adapt the design often."

His work draws on the idea that the Anthropocene, the name given to our current era to describe humans as the defining force, could lead to the Plastocene era.

"Plastics are filling the oceans and heavy pollutants are changing the pH of our seas," Hefer said. "While thousands of species die off, unable to adapt to the rapid changes in their environments, others begin to transmutate."

"Here, we see the earliest indications of the Plastocene, a new era defined by organismal adaptation to the endless abundance of plastics and pollutants accumulating in our environment."

The Nest at Sossus guesthouse in Namibia features a thatched facade

Hefer's designs exemplify how humanity has changed the natural world forever.

"The future painted here is one that humans would struggle to inhabit, but at best, we can hope that life continues in this new form, following the mass extinction that we so selfishly perpetuated," he said.

The artist's previous work includes cuddly lounge chairs based on endangered species as well as hanging seats modelled on chemical compounds.

The NGV has commissioned 30 new works for the NGV Triennial, featuring 87 projects by more than 100 artists, designers and collectives from 33 countries.

Photography is courtesy of Porky Hefer and Southern Guild. Buttpuss, Flat White and Q-Tip were commissioned by the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne.
Plastocene is on view at NGV International in Melbourne from 19 December 2020 to 18 April 2021. See Dezeen Events Guide for an up-to-date list of architecture and design events taking place around the world.

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Designer Porky Hefer has designed five mutated seamonsters, including a gigantic octopus made from hand-felted cigarette butts.

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designboom | architecture & design magazine

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french artist JR presents his first solo exhibition at galleria continua in italy with his latest film and large-scale installation 'omelia contadina.' combining and photography, the artist has long sought to reinterpret the identity of modern-day cities, questioning their sometimes ambiguous nature. this exhibition presents a short film made with the italian director alice rohrwacher which premiered in the special screenings section of the 77th venice international film festival (2020) and which aims to celebrate traditional rural culture. the opening of the exhibition was accompanied by a performative event by JR and alice rohrwacher, entitled 'processione omélia contadina,' which had set out from the cathedral of san gimignano as a 'funeral filled with life.'

images by JR (unless otherwise stated) | courtesy of the artist and galleria continua

always expressing dignity and respect for others, at the heart of his large murals is the common man and an exploration of his reality - a theme upon which JR elaborates in his galleria continua solo show 'omelia contadina.' through a series of photographic works made on glass, paper and plaster, along with a site-specific installation which fills and transforms not only the stage but also the entire stalls area of the former cinema and theatre that houses the gallery.

'omelia contadina' was born out of JR's interest in the difficulties encountered by a large number of small farmers and inhabitants of rural italy. alice rohrwacher explains the origins of the project: ' last autumn, during a walk on the border between umbria, lazio and tuscany, I told my friend and artist JR of my concerns about the destruction of the agricultural landscape, violated by the intensive monocultures with which major corporations are shaping entire territories. I told him, as the daughter of a beekeeper, of the mass death of insects that such changes bring about... at one point, we stopped at a crossroads: on all sides, uninterrupted rows of hazelnut trees filled the landscape as far as the horizon. as we looked upon this, we commented to each other that it looked like a war cemetery. on the way back we decided - if it looks like a cemetery, we have to hold a funeral. but it must be a funeral full of life! '

ela bialkowska, OKNO studio | courtesy of the artist and galleria continua

ela bialkowska, OKNO studio | courtesy of the artist and galleria continua

ela bialkowska, OKNO studio | courtesy of the artist and galleria continua

image by ela bialkowska, OKNO studio | courtesy of the artist and galleria continua
project info:
project title: omelia contadina

gallery: galleria continua

gallery location: via del castello 11, san gimignano, italia

exhibition dates: september 26th 2020 - january 10th 2021 (by appointment only)

photography: JR, ela bialkowska, OKNO studio

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french artist JR presents his first solo exhibition at galleria continua in italy with his latest film and large-scale installation 'omelia contadina.' combining and photography, the artist has long sought to reinterpret the identity of modern-day cities, questioning their sometimes ambiguous nature.

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designboom | architecture & design magazine

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in 2019, alex wadelton and tom whitty launched the 'future landfill' project to fight back against the australian supermarket chains (namely woolworths and coles) who are using small plastic toys to sell their products. their was a huge response and public outroar. so, when the creative duo saw that woolworths was back with another plastic promotion (this time featuring disney 'ooshies'), they decided to do something about it.

there's nothing romantic about a love affair with economic gain at the expense of environmental pain

all images courtesy of future landfill

to highlight the long-term environmental impact of these short-term promotions, they have taken classic disney movie posters and reinterpreted them with these little plastic toys in the leading roles. finding nemo is rebranded as choking nemo. toy story is destroy story. lady and the tramp is landfill and the trash. and finally, frozen is cheekily reimagined as f***ed.

ice is melting and oceans are rising. and we're filling those rising oceans with microplastic as litter from landfill and our waterways slowly break down.

the project wants to encourage australians to go to futurelandfill.org and sign the petition started by youtube star, natalie tran, that is calling on woolworths to end their ooshies promotional campaigns, and to commit to recycling the cheap toys for the length of their natural life, which is up to 1,000 years. images from the campaign are being shared under the hashtag #futurelandfill.

these ooshies will live in landfill to infinity and beyond!

finding an environmentally-friendly promotion? keep searching.
project info:
project name: future landfill

future landfill: alex wadelton and tom whitty

photographer: ryan creevey

retoucher: jason riddell

website: tyler mathes
designboom has received this project from our 'edited by: lynne myers | designboom DIY submissions' feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers

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parody disney posters highlight the environmental damage of disposable plastic toys

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in 2019, alex wadelton and tom whitty launched the 'future landfill' project to fight back against the australian supermarket chains (namely woolworths and coles) who are using small plastic toys to sell their products. their was a huge response and public outroar.

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Locusts are commonly seen as pests ever since the time of the pharaohs in ancient Egypt 3,200 B.C. They are known as migratory transboundary insects that attack some of the world's weakest areas. They multiply to billions and vanish at some point.

But now it seems that these pests have a new use for humanity. Research shows that locusts can smell explosives and identify where it is located. Scientists see this as the first step in utilizing their ability to find bombs in an area.

However, it is not that easy to accomplish as some technical challenges need to be addressed before making a robot that would act as a bomb-sniffing bug.

Is there a way to direct these insects where to sniff, and is there a way to read the minds of these cyborg bugs to determine the type of explosives they are smelling?

(Photo : YouTube / Washington University)
Bomb sniffing locusts | Inside the Research

READ: Kosher Diet: Israeli Firm Wants to Use Locusts As Alternative Protein Source; Is It Safe to Eat?

Locusts Can Smell Explosives

Previous research from the Washington University in St. Louis showed that they could direct or control the locusts and demonstrated their ability to read insects' minds, which means that they can also detect what the locusts are smelling.

Now, research from the McKelvey School of Engineering suggests that locusts can smell explosives. The researchers were able to hijack the olfactory system of a locust to sense and distinguish the scents of different explosives in just a few hundred milliseconds of exposure.

The researchers published their pre-print paper online on August 6, in the journal Biosensors and Bioelectronics: X.

The researchers were also able to optimize a biorobotic sensing system that was previously developed by other scientists. They engineered it into detecting the locusts' firing neurons and sent information that can tell the researchers what the locusts are smelling.

Barani Raman, a professor of biomedical engineering and one of the researchers, said that they still do not know whether locusts can pinpoint the explosives. He noted that it was possible that these insects simply did not care about it since it was of no ecological significance to them as it was to humans.

Raman's previous work led him to discover that the olfactory system of a locust can be decoded into an 'or-of-ands' logical operation, allowing other researchers to know what the locust is smelling in different settings.

READ MORE: Beirut Explosion Caused by 2,700 Tons of Ammonium Nitrate

Making the Bomb-Sniffing Cyborg Locusts

With the knowledge that locusts can smell explosives, the researchers were able to look for the same patterns when exposed to the locusts on a diverse set of explosives. These include the vapors from ammonium nitrate, PETN, DNT, and TNT.

They found that neurons responded differently on DNT and TNT and to the different chemical vapors of other explosives.

Now that they were able to establish that locusts' ability to smell and distinguish explosives, the next thing to do is to make them trace the explosives. This is when the "odor box and mobile" method enters.

Here, the locust sits in a tiny vehicle in the box then the researchers would inject explosive vapors inside the box. As the locust sniffed different concentrations of the explosive gases, the scientists studied the bugs' brain activity, which reflected the differences in vapor concentrations.

The team then attached electrodes in the locusts to record the insects' neural activity without hindering their movements. In that way, they will be able to optimize the system for transmitting the brain activity of locusts.

"Now we can implant the electrodes, seal the locust and transport them to mobile environments," Raman said. Perhaps a day would come when these locusts will be used in the search for explosives by Homeland Security.

READ NEXT: Look: NASA Satellite Maps Extent of Beirut Explosion

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Researchers found that locusts can smell explosives and determine their location. This ability is what inspires scientists to make bomb-sniffing cyborg locusts, but there are a few technical concerns that need to be aswered before using them in the field.

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Tattoeage inkt en voedingskleurstoffen kunnen kanker opsporen

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Tattoeage inkt en voedingskleurstoffen kunnen kanker opsporen

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Health, living

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Het is belangrijk om kanker in een vroeg stadium vast te stellen en behandelen. Maar het opsporen van kankercellen en tumoren is helaas niet zo eenvoudig. Als er een vermoeden van kanker is, volgen er vaak onderzoeken waarbij het betreffende orgaan uitgebreid bekeken wordt. Maar zelfs dat biedt niet altijd uitsluitsel. "Stel het gaat om darmkanker, dan moet je een endoscopie uitvoeren," vertelt onderzoeker Cristina Zavaleta. "Maar een endoscoop is eigenlijk niets anders dan een zaklamp aan het eind van een stokje, dus je krijgt alleen informatie over de structuur van de darm en als je een poliep ziet, moet je eerst nog een biopsie uitvoeren. Maar wat nu als we beeldvormingstechnieken kunnen ontwikkelen waarmee dokters kunnen zien of die poliep kwaad- of goedaardig is? Dan hoeft de poliep misschien niet eens weggehaald te worden."

Nanodeeltjes
Zavaleta en collega's werken aan dergelijke beeldvormingstechnieken en beschrijven nu in het bladBiomaterials Science de ontwikkeling van nieuwe contrastvloeistoffen die een verrassend nederige oorsprong kennen. Ze zijn gebaseerd op veelgebruikte kleurstoffen, zoals we die aantreffen in de voedselindustrie en de tatoeage-shop.

Gekoppeld aan nanodeeltjes die kanker op kunnen sporen, kunnen deze opvallende kleurstoffen letterlijk laten zien waar de kankercellen zich ophouden. In die zin gaan ze - in combinatie met de nanodeeltjes - dan ook een stap verder dan de oorspronkelijke contrastvloeistoffen die een beter beeld kunnen geven van een orgaan, maar vaak niet in staat zijn om kwaadaardige cellen in zo'n orgaan aan te wijzen.

Tatoeage-inkt
De nanodeeltjes die wij gebruiken zijn biologisch afbreekbare liposomen," zo vertelt Zavaleta aan Scientias.nl. "Ze bestaan in feite uit hetzelfde materiaal als onze celmembranen. Je kunt ze zien als lege cellen die we kunnen vullen met onze kleurstoffen." Als je zo'n op kanker jagend nanodeeltje vult met een kleurstof, maak je bij voorkeur natuurlijk gebruik van een kleurstof die goed opvalt. En die kleurstoffen vond Zavaleta in eerste instantie op een onverwachte plek: in de tatoeageshop. "Ik herinner me nog dat ik een multititerplaat meebracht en hij (de eigenaar van de tatoeageshop, red.) in elk van de vakjes tatoeage-inkt spoot," vertelt Zavaleta. "Vervolgens bracht ik de inkt naar onze Raman-scanner, die we gebruikten om onze nanodeeltjes te detecteren, en ontdekten deze geweldige spectrale vingerafdrukken die we kunnen gebruiken om onze nanodeeltjes te markeren. Dat was supercool." En reden voor Zavaleta en collega's om verder te kijken naar andere kleurstoffen die reeds door de Amerikaanse tegenhanger van de voedsel- en warenautoriteit waren goedgekeurd. "We dachten: laten we kijken naar enkele goedgekeurde kleurstoffen in medicijnen, cosmetische producten en voedsel, die al gebruikt worden en zien welke optische eigenschappen ze hebben." Vervolgens ontdekten de onderzoekers dat veel van deze goedgekeurde kleurstoffen interessante optische eigenschappen hebben die we kunnen gebruiken voor het opsporen en letterlijk in beeld brengen van kanker.

Darmkanker
De met deze in feite doodgewone kleurstoffen gevulde nanodeeltjes zijn veelbelovend. "In ons paper beschrijven we dat we erin geslaagd zijn om met deze nanodeeltjes eierstokkanker, darmkanker en lymfeklierkanker op te sporen," vertelt Zavaleta aan Scientias.nl. "En het is belangrijk om op te merken dat de mogelijkheden zich niet tot deze typen kanker beperken. Zo hebben we ook aanwijzingen gevonden dat de nanodeeltjes hersentumoren kunnen lokaliseren."

Vervolg
Er moet echter nog wel veel onderzoek gedaan worden voor deze kleurrijke nanodeeltjes kunnen worden ingezet in de strijd tegen kanker. Zo willen de onderzoekers bijvoorbeeld nog vaststellen welke andere typen kanker de nanodeeltjes kunnen helpen detecteren. "Daarnaast is het ook belangrijk om meer onderzoek te doen naar de afbreekbaarheid van de nanodeeltjes en de eventuele effecten die ze op lange termijn kunnen hebben, en we zo de veiligheid van de patiënten kunnen garanderen."

Database
Maar als de nanodeeltjes die onderzoeken goed doorkomen, kunnen artsen belast met het diagnosticeren van kankerpatiënten straks mogelijk uit een breed scala aan kleurstoffen kiezen. "Wij hebben een database gecreëerd met daarin de optische eigenschappen van elk van deze kleurstoffen. Afhankelijk van de toepassing, kun je naar deze database gaan en kijken welke kleurstof of tatoeagepigment onder de omstandigheden het beste beeld geeft."

En mogelijk kunnen de kleurstoffen zo niet alleen kankercellen onthullen, maar ook meer inzicht geven in hoe deze het beste bestreden kunnen worden. "Sommige kleurstoffen kunnen zelfs met verschillende beeldvormingsmethoden gedetecteerd worden. Hierdoor kunnen we ze nog nauwkeuriger detecteren en kunnen ze ons tevens van specifieke informatie over de tumor voorzien, en bijvoorbeeld onthullen hoe deze op bepaalde therapieën kan gaan reageren."

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Wetenschappers sporen kanker op met tatoeage-inkt en voedingskleurstoffen

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Het is belangrijk om kanker in een vroeg stadium vast te stellen en behandelen. Maar het opsporen van kankercellen en tumoren is helaas niet zo eenvoudig. Als er een vermoeden van kanker is, volgen er vaak onderzoeken waarbij het betreffende orgaan uitgebreid bekeken wordt. Maar zelfs dat biedt niet altijd uitsluitsel.

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De robotjes in kwestie zijn slechts 5 micrometer dik. Even voor jouw beeldvorming: 1 micrometer is een miljoenste van een meter. De lengte van de robots loopt uiteen van 40 tot 70 micrometer. Hoewel de robotjes piepklein zijn, kunnen ze zich gewoon voortbewegen, zo is in het blad te lezen.

In beweging
De robots bestaan uit een eenvoudige stroomkring die is opgebouwd uit zonnepaneeltjes die eigenlijk dienst doen als een soort torso en brein. Vier elektrochemische actuatoren doen dienst als 'benen'.

Om de robot in beweging te brengen, vuren onderzoekers laserpulsen af op de verschillende zonnepaneeltjes die elk een ander paar 'benen' aandrijven. Door de laserstraal zo beurtelings over de zonnepanelen te zwiepen, kan de robot daadwerkelijk gaan lopen.

"Als het gaat om de 'hersenen' van de robots, maken we eigenlijk gewoon gebruik van bestaande halfgeleidertechnologie," aldus onderzoeker Paul McEuen. "We hebben het alleen wat kleiner gemaakt. Maar de benen: die bestonden nog niet. Er waren niet zulke kleine elektrisch te activeren actuatoren. Daarom hebben we deze moeten uitvinden en ze vervolgens gecombineerd met de elektronica."

Primitief
De robots die de onderzoekers in hun paper beschrijven, zijn nog vrij eenvoudig. "Ze zijn eigenlijk heel primitief als het gaat om hun functionaliteit," stelt onderzoeker Itai Cohen. "Ze zijn niet heel snel en ze hebben niet veel rekencapaciteit." Maar de onderzoekers verwachten dat dat in de toekomst gaat veranderen. Uiteindelijk mogen we zelfs verwachten dat het werk van Cohen en collega's leidt tot de ontwikkeling van autonome microrobots die straks op grote schaal geproduceerd kunnen worden, zo stellen wetenschappers in een commentaar dat eveneens in het blad Nature is verschenen.

Als het zover komt, zijn de mogelijkheden eindeloos. Zo zijn de robots geknipt voor het verkennen van kleine ruimtes. "Ik denk dat machines zoals deze ons in allerlei geweldige omgevingen gaan brengen die te klein zijn om te zien," aldus onderzoeker Marc Miskin. Zo kunnen ze - doordat ze klein genoeg zijn om in een injectiespuit te passen - bijvoorbeeld in het menselijk lichaam kunnen worden ingebracht om bloedvaten te verkennen en misschien zelfs te repareren of delen van het menselijk brein nader te onderzoeken.

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Wetenschappers creëren een miljoen onzichtbare robots

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De robotjes in kwestie zijn slechts 5 micrometer dik. Even voor jouw beeldvorming: 1 micrometer is een miljoenste van een meter. De lengte van de robots loopt uiteen van 40 tot 70 micrometer. Hoewel de robotjes piepklein zijn, kunnen ze zich gewoon voortbewegen, zo is in het blad te lezen.

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Opladen telefoon met behulp van soort mini windmolen (nanogenerator)

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Opladen telefoon met behulp van soort mini windmolen (nanogenerator)

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Windturbines kennen we natuurlijk allemaal. Je vindt ze vaak langs de kust of in zee, waar ze door de zeewind worden aangezwengeld en zo vaak duizenden huishoudens van stroom kunnen voorzien. Helaas is de wind - zeker landinwaarts - vaak niet krachtig genoeg om de grote windmolens in beweging te brengen en zo blijven veel briesjes dus onbenut. Maar een Chinees onderzoek, gepubliceerd in het blad Cell Reports Physical Science, kan daar verandering in brengen. In het blad onthullen de onderzoekers de ontwikkeling van een klein apparaatje dat al energie kan opwekken dankzij het briesje dat je ervaart als je stevig doorstapt.

Nanogenerator
Het apparaatje is geen echte windmolen, maar een nanogenerator die bestaat uit twee plastic stripjes in een buisje. De stripjes klappen tegen elkaar aan als er lucht door het buisje stroomt. En net zoals je haar statisch wordt als je er een ballon overheen wrijft, verkrijgen de plastic stripjes een elektrische lading als ze weer loskomen van elkaar. En die elektriciteit wordt opgeslagen.

Onderzoek wijst uit dat er maar weinig wind nodig is om de nanogenerator aan het werk te zetten. Een briesje met een snelheid van zo'n 1.6 meter per seconde is al genoeg om energie op te wekken. "Je kunt alle briesjes in je dagelijks leven verzamelen," grapt Ya Yang. En ze gebruiken om kleine apparaten die je dagelijks gebruikt, van elektriciteit te voorzien. "We hebben onze nanogenerator eens bij iemand op de arm geplaatst en de luchtstroom die ontstond doordat hij met zijn arm zwaaide, was al genoeg om energie op te wekken." En bijvoorbeeld led-lampjes te laten schijnen.

Kleiner
Hoewel het apparaatje nu al vrij klein is - het kleinste prototype is ongeveer zo groot als een muntje - willen Yang en collega's het nog kleiner maken. Het idee is dat het in de toekomst dan gemakkelijker kan worden ingezet om kleine elektronische apparaten - zoals telefoons - direct van duurzaam opgewekte elektriciteit te voorzien.

...en groter
Daarnaast denken Yang en collega's er echter ook over om de apparaten veel groter te maken en ze zelfs te laten concurreren met traditionele windmolens. "We kunnen deze apparaten plaatsen waar traditionele windmolens niet kunnen komen. Bijvoorbeeld op bergen of op de daken van gebouwen."

Yang benadrukt dat het niet de bedoeling is dat deze generatoren straks de windturbine overbodig maken. "Ons doel is om problemen op te lossen die windturbines niet op kunnen lossen. In tegenstelling tot windturbines die met hun spoelen en magneten een vaste prijs hebben, kunnen we voor ons apparaat goedkope materialen kiezen. En het kan ook veilig worden toegepast in natuurreservaten of steden, omdat er geen sprake is van roterende onderdelen."

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Je telefoon opladen dankzij een 'windmolen' op je arm: het kan!

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hangende butlerrobot ontworpen om de vergrijzende bevolking te helpen

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hangende butlerrobot ontworpen om de vergrijzende bevolking te helpen

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the toyota research institute (TRI) has opened its laboratory doors to showcase their latest advances in robotics aimed at assisting humans in their homes, in particular, the aging population. knowing that by the year 2050 over 1.5 billion people around the world will be 65 or older, TRI believes their research can provide options to address these challenges with advanced human-assist robots to help people age in place with dignity.

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TRI’s robotics research is guided by the japanese notion of ikigai, a powerful idea that every person’s life should have meaning and purpose. TRI’s human-centered approach turns typical AI philosophy on its head: instead of replacing human beings, TRI’s research uses AI to amplify human ability.  this approach is known as intelligence amplification (IA), where machines and humans work in synergy to do something better than neither could do alone.

‘studies of ikigai teach us that we feel most fulfilled when our lives incorporate work that we love and that helps society,’ said gill pratt, CEO of TRI and chief scientist for toyota motor corporation (TMC). ‘to enable more people to achieve their ikigai, TRI is pursuing new forms of ‘automation with a human touch’ (known as jidoka in the toyota production system) to develop capabilities that amplify, rather than replace, human ability with the goal of bringing deep happiness and fulfillment to all people.’

as societies age, there will be huge demand for increased caregiving, systems that enable us to live independently longer, and assistance for an increasingly aging workforce. robots and automation can play a key role in freeing up people to spend more time with family, assisting people with tasks they enjoy, or helping them perform work for their jobs.

TRI showcased three robots: the gantry robot which hangs from the ceiling and is able to complete tasks like putting things away and loading the dishwasher; the soft bubble gripper which addresses the need for soft contact as robots interact with indoor environments, estimating how much force to put on a surface; and a floor-based robot with the same capabilities as the one that hangs from the ceiling.

‘TRI robotics research is focused on the home because it is in that environment that robots can provide the greatest assistance in achieving human fulfillment. it is also one of the most complex environments for robots to master,’ said max bajracharya, VP of robotics at TRI. ‘our work is focused on two key challenges: teaching robots from human behavior and using simulation to both train and validate robot behaviors.’

project info:

name: robots for aging population

developed by: TRI

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toyota’s hanging butler robot designed to help the aging population

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taiwanese health-tech company iWEECARE has announced that its world’s smallest wearable thermometer temp pal had been adopted to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. the cloud-based continuous temperature monitoring system can lower the risk of infections by giving an early fever warning and aiding in the prevention of overwhelmed health systems by reducing physical contact between caregivers and patients.

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getting a fever is one of the key symptoms of COVID-19. temp pal by iWEECARE offers a cloud-based continuous temperature monitoring system that alert when a fever is detected. the coin-sized soft patch, weighting only 3 grams and lasting 36 hours per battery charge, can transmit temperature data via mobile app or getaway to the cloud, allowing one-to-many centralizing tracking and timely treatment.

the thermometer can be used to help control the coronavirus in two ways: in healthcare institutions it allows healthcare workers to reduce direct contact with patients and monitor real-time temperature of thousands of patients in the cloud; and when a community implements a self-quarantine policy, the wearable thermometer can help public health authorities monitor the temperature of people under quarantine remotely.

‘temp pal is the solution to control infections of COVID-19 for healthcare workers,’ says glen tseng, CEO of iWEECARE. ‘we hope this medically certified thermometer can help combat the pandemic and save lives.’

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name: temp pal

company: iWEECARE

type: wearable thermometer

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temp pal’s cloud-based continuous temperature monitoring system can lower the risk of infections by giving an early fever warning.

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Paraplu met magneethouder voor de telefoon

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misha kahn on combining technology and handcraft for friedman benda's design in dialogue
kahn's wildly imaginative pieces are currently on view in his fourth solo-show at friedman benda, 'style without substance'.

Jun 10, 2022
new polydrops P17 trailer is towable by any vehicle, including EVs and hybrids
the trailer is also equipped with top-end insulation and versatile storage space, offering users unrivaled comfort under any weather condition.

Jun 08, 2022
OMA’s office furniture line for unifor can be configured in limitless ways
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this japanese umbrella features a magnet holder so you can fix your smartphone on its handle

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designed for smartphone users, this japanese umbrella is complete with a magnet holder that allows you to fix your phone on its handle.

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Biologisch afbreekbare trainers die thuis kunnen worden gecomposteerd

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thermo-elektrische product voor energieopwekking zet de warmte-energie om in elektrische energie

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Wearable uses the human body to power medical equipment

Health & Wellbeing

Spotted: The team behind the wearable were inspired to use the human body to power medical equipment, in an attempt to improve on other medical devices which use disposable batteries that consume power quickly, cost a lot, and have high pollution rates.

The wearable, which sits on the shoulder blades, is powered by a flexible thermoelectric battery, which uses the difference in temperature between the body and outside world to generate a continuous power supply. As the human body is constantly generating heat, this temperature difference is constant, and the wearable works by absorbing the human heat and converting it into electricity through the Seeback effect, which is where a voltage difference is created due to a temperature difference. The excess heat then supplies power to the medical equipment.

The process ensures that the battery can be used for a long time, without risk of damage by external forces, whereas existing zinc-air batteries on the market "can be used for only 2-7 days, with unstable electricity, serious environmental pollution and inconvenient operation for the elderly", according to the team.

Moreover, not only is the power generator process made much more efficient and environmentally friendly, but the generator reduces the unit power cost by 51 per cent. The range of external temperatures in which the generator works is high, with the output power almost unchanged under the environment of 26 ℃ ± 3 ℃, making the thermoelectric generation equipment accessible around the world.

The preliminary technical preparation and experimental test of the project have already been carried out, and several patents have been applied for.

Written By: Holly Hamilton

Explore more: Health & Wellbeing Innovations | Sustainability Innovations

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Identificatiegadget geeft toegang tot apparaten via de mond

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Identificatiegadget geeft toegang tot apparaten via de mond

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WAARDEN
Betrouwbaarheid, vernieuwing, privacy, behoedzaamheid

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jessica smarsch introduces 'connextyle', a rehabilitation garment designed for measuring muscle activity. the clothing piece uses a new technology called TexPCBs, which is a silver-coated textile laminated between thermoplastic material, in order to create dry electrodes and measure muscle movement. the data is collected by the TexPCBs and is then sent to a processing module, which also registers movement, and is attached to the garments' exterior. the design is inspired by the need for data feedback in rehabilitation, and an empathetic approach to wearable technologies.

the design of the connextyle TexPCBs are specific for the needs of rehabilitation, collecting & transmitting muscle activity
all images by lisa klappe

while the concept is applicable for many kinds of rehabilitation, jessica smarsch originally designed the shirt for stroke patients who have lost full use of the upper body. with connextyle, body data feedback is made available, and therapists can better tailor their patient's programs. at the same time, patients can gain better knowledge on the quality and progression of their exercises. the connextyle shirt is used along with an app that delivers visual feedback to patients in the form of creative pattern making, which helps to further stimulate the connection of new neural pathways. it also generates reports to let the patients understand how they have improved.

the interior of the connextyle techstyle sleeve uses TexPCB technology

the design of the connextyle shirt is separated into a technical sleeve layer and a non-technical outer layer. the garment is designed to be comfortable and stylish so that patients can wear it throughout the day. they can practice their exercises as frequently as possible while also feeling confident about their appearance. the seams of the sleeves wrap around the arm, following the lines of the muscles, which ensures that the sensors can be laminated in the correct positions without seam interference. both the sleeves and outer layer are custom knit. the sleeve area is made of a combination of a biodegradable yarn with a high-stretch core wrapped in polyamide and a silver-polyamide fiber, used for its antibacterial properties. the outer layer is knit in cotton.

connextyle's two-layered design separates the technical sleeves from its accompanying cotton shirt

a second concept design was created using a transparent yarn where the TexPCBs are to be laminated. further development of the transparent yarn would be required to achieve functionality with such a design, as the current transparent yarn has no stretch, and the connection of the textile to the skin is important. this concept was materialized as a way to reveal the technology of the sensors in such a way that the aesthetic of the functionality is more visible. it is a potential next step in future design iterations.

connextyle works from the inside-out with sensors laminated inside the sleeves

the processing module wirelessly transmits the collected data via bluetooth

connextyle is inspired by the need for data feedback in rehabilitation, and an empathetic approach to wearable technologies

the garment is ergonomically designed, with seams that follow the paths of the muscles

a small processing module collects data from the muscles and registers movement

the snap design of the module clip allows easy removal for recharging the module and washing the sleeves

connextyle's future concept incorporates transparent yarns to reveal the aesthetics of the TexPCB technology
project info:
name: connextyle: techstyle for rehabilitation
designer: jessica smarsch
collaborators: christian dils (fraunhofer IZM), paula de andrés (POL studio), gaia liesdek (knitwear lab)
designboom has received this project from our 'edited by: myrto katsikopoulou | designboom DIY submissions' feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers

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wearable technology 'connextyle' helps stroke patients rehabilitate in style

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Babyromper waarin de telefoon kan zitten (baby denkt dat het aandacht krijgt)

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Babyromper waarin de telefoon kan zitten (baby denkt dat het aandacht krijgt)

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WAARDEN
Gewetensvol, genot, efficiency

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Digitale Babykleding

Dit project is genomineerd voor de Young Talent Award 2020 en was te zien bij de Dutch Design week 2020 en 2021

Altijd online en toch genoeg aandacht voor een baby? Het kan met deze babykleding waarbij de kleine een levend toetsenbord wordt.

Het gedrag van mensen in onze samenleving is de afgelopen jaren flink veranderd door de komst van het internet. Beetje bij beetje worden onze grenzen verlegd en de digitale wereld lijkt belangrijker te worden dan de fysieke realiteit. Niemand wil zijn online sociaal leven en status verliezen, ook niet als je papa of mama wordt toch? In dit ontwerp wordt een klein schermpje geplaatst in babykleding en om te navigeren gebruik je de grijze delen van de outfit. Je baby zal alle aandacht krijgen, en niet eens doorhebben dat je focus op het web ligt; een win-win situatie?

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Human Movement, health, living
WAARDEN
duidelijkheid/correctheid, vertrouwen, voorkomendheid

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german design studio werteloberfell presents a concept and prototype for a smart white cane that utilizes the human sense of touch to keep visually impaired users safe. called ‘sense five’, the main feature of this clever device is its surface-changing handle, which becomes rough to indicate a potential risk up ahead.

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to pick up information from the surroundings, the cane uses an integrated image-recognition sensor to detect obstacles. the cane is also specially trained for waist-high and fast moving obstacles and obtains real-time traffic data to generate a predictive model of the environment. all this data is then passed on to the user as the surface of the handle changes. by using different rhythms and intensities, werteloberfell proposes that a differentiated and pleasant communication is possible.

a specific perforation allows the structure to change its surface with axial twists

sense five also features a safe ‘on and off’ switch. to ensure safety for users with visual impairments, the switch is designed in such a way that the cane is only positioned ergonomically in the hand when switched on and serves as a stop to position the handle safely. to be clearly visible for other road users, low energy LEDs turn on automatically in the dark.

the change to a rough surface indicates a potential risk

sense five regularly indicates the state of charge by a certain surface change. if the charge level is low, the integrated USB-C port allows charging on the road through power banks and public power outlets. back home it is charged with the wall mount, which also serves as a recognizable storage location, ensuring a reliable orientation and easy accessibility.

video courtesy of werteloberfell

low energy LEDs enhance visibility for other road users

all electronic and mechanical components fit into the handle, resulting in a slim and well-balanced geometry

the ergonomic handle includes a safe ‘on and off’ switch

sense five also regularly indicates the state of charge by a certain surface change

in the iterative design process, methods of parametric design and rapid prototyping were combined to approach dynamic materials

by cutting, perforating or FDM printing on different materials, structures of different poisson ratios were compared

to evaluate both the functionality and the shape of the smart grip for white canes, several prototypes were created and tested with visually impaired people and mobility trainers

surface change demonstrated with the first prototype

the second prototype in use

project info:

project name: sense five
design: werteloberfell

designboom has received this project from our ‘DIY submissions‘ feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here.

edited by: lynne myers | designboom

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A customisable face mask adaptable for any profession

Work & Lifestyle

Spotted: A French team led by designer Dorian Etienne, have created a face mask that can be easily adapted to any profession due to its modularity. Made with eco-friendly materials that are all sourced in France, the reusable M-101 mask comes with a wide range of protective accessories and fasteners that can be easily clipped onto its frame.

The inspiration behind the M-101 came as the demand for them increased, and awareness grew surrounding the damage that single-use masks could do to the environment. Furthermore, the team found that there was a lack of professional protective equipment that was user friendly and aimed to create something that was adaptable to the daily needs of workers.

The M-101 mask functions as a system that adapts to the wearer's profession. Using a mobile application, the masks are tailor-made through a 3D-scan of each worker's face. They come in a wide range of colours and patterns, with a filter that visually indicates when it needs to be changed. Companies also have the option to print their logo onto the masks. Owing to its bio-based materials, which are produced locally in France, the masks are highly durable, and each part can be easily recycled or biodegraded. On top of its adaptability and durability, the masks can be sterilised in as little as five minutes, using a UV-C decontamination case. Decontaminating the mask can be done anywhere, as the case is portable and uses a rechargeable battery.

The way the M-101 mask is designed allows for limitless improvements, as new accessories targeted to different professions can be developed to be attached to the standard frame. The team, comprised of Dorian Etienne, Manon Baste, Alexandre Chotteau, Anton Blondeau and Julie Tarrade, is currently seeking funding to launch the beta version of the mask, and are looking for companies that want to join forces as it develops across Europe.

Written By: Serafina Basciano

Explore more: Health & Wellbeing Innovations | COVID-19 Innovations

Email: dorian.etienne@hotmail.com

Website: dorian-etienne.com

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TU delft researcher bob hendrikx has developed the world's first living coffin made from mushroom mycelium as a way to give human nutrients back to nature. together with his team at the student start-up, loop, hendrikx has developed 'the living cocoon' as as way to help the body 'compost' more efficiently while removing toxic substances and enriching the soil where new trees and plants can grow. the first batch of loop's cocoons was already used for a funeral last week.

'the living cocoon enables people to become one with nature again and to enrich the soil, instead of polluting it', says bob hendrikx, founder of loop, which is located in the yes!delft incubator. the coffin is grown with mushroom mycelium, which hendrikx calls 'nature's recycler', thanks to its ability to convert waste materials into nutrients for the environment. 100% natural, the cocoon is grown in only seven days with only local materials and without the use of electricity or artificial light.

loop expects that a body will be able to compost much faster in the 'living cocoon' than in traditional coffins because it actively contributes to the composting process. though the speed at which a body composts generally depends on various conditions, experience shows that it can take over a decade, with synthetic clothing and the varnished and metal parts of a coffin delaying the process even further. in loop's design, the entire process is expected to be complete in two or three years. in that process, not only are the waste products from the human body converted into nutrients, the quality of the surrounding soil is also improved, giving new life an opportunity to thrive.

the loop cocoon is made of mushroom mycelium, which normally grows underground in the complex root structure of trees, plants and fungi. it is a living organism that can neutralise all kinds of toxic substances and provides nutrition to everything that grows above the ground. 'mycelium was used in chernobyl, is utilized in rotterdam to clean up soil, and some farmers also apply it to make the land healthy again,' notes hendrikx. the inside of the coffin is filled with a soft bed of moss that also contributes to the composting process.

i n collaboration with two major funeral cooperatives, CUVO (the hague) and de laatste eer (delft), loop performed extended testing to make sure this new form of burial is ready to be applied in practice. 'as a regional funeral home, we think it is important to be involved in sustainable innovation like this,' says frank franse, director of the two funeral homes. 'it fits our objective to be a sustainable co-operative funeral service.' after several tests, the first of the initial limited batch of ten living cocoons was already used for a funeral.
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world's first living coffin made of mushroom mycelium gives human nutrients back to nature

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TU delft researcher bob hendrikx has designed the world's first living coffin made from mushroom mycelium as a way to give human nutrients back to nature.

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Robort arm zet tattoage vanuit andere plek

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Robort arm zet tattoage vanuit andere plek

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vertrouwen, vernieuwing, innovatief, controle

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Actrice Stijn Fransen heeft een tattoo laten zetten door een robotarm die op afstand werd aangestuurd door een tattoo-artist. De besturing verliep via 5G-internet van T-Mobile dat sinds kort actief is in Nederland. De ‘onmogelijke tattoo’ is een door Anomaly Amsterdam ontwikkeld initiatief voor T-Mobile.

Tot op de millimeter nauwkeurig

Via 5G was er vrijwel geen vertraging in de verbinding tussen besturing en robotarm en kan een actie op afstand tot op de millimeter nauwkeurig worden uitgevoerd worden. Om het idee tot leven te brengen, werkte Anomaly Amsterdam samen met het Londense productiebedrijf The Mill, dat een aantal maanden besteedde aan het onderzoeken en ontwikkelen van de high-tech apparatuur.

'Dit is nog maar het begin'

T-Mobile Technology Strategist Richard Marijs: 'Het nieuwe 5G-netwerk is het begin van een nieuw tijdperk met nieuwe mogelijkheden op het gebied van connectiviteit en mobiel internet. We zijn erg trots dat we het mogelijk hebben gemaakt dat tatoeëren vanaf verschillende locaties kan plaatsvinden. Dit is nog maar het begin. Laten we elkaar inspireren om de eindeloze mogelijkheden van 5G te verkennen.'

Creative Director bij Anomaly Afshin Moeini: 'In plaats van alleen te praten over wat de toekomst ons zou kunnen brengen, wilden we laten zien waartoe 5G echt in staat is. Dat is wat ons betreft het volledig kunnen vertrouwen op een tatoeëerder die je lichaam op afstand tatoeëert. Het is die naald-op-huid spanning die dit zo krachtig maakt. We wisten dat als we het voor elkaar zouden krijgen, we iets ongelooflijks zouden creëren dat nog nooit eerder is gedaan.'

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Robotarm zet tattoo op afstand met 5G van T-Mobile

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De besturing verliep via 5G-internet van T-Mobile dat sinds kort actief is in Nederland.