EV technicians need a new, safer toolbox
In addtion to new EV tools, proper safety training for technicians and other service department staff who may come in contact with the vehicle — from parts runners to porters — is essential......»»
Computer vision and uncertainty in AI for robotic prosthetics
Researchers have developed new software that can be integrated with existing hardware to enable people using robotic prosthetics or exoskeletons to walk in a safer, more natural manner on different types of terrain. The new framework incorporates com.....»»
NHTSA extends comment period on AV safety framework after industry request
The groups that asked for an extension include the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, the National Automobile Dealers Association, the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association and the Self-Driving Coalition for Safer Streets......»»
The best DIY home security systems for 2021
Looking for the best DIY home security systems? These security kits will help you feel safer in no time......»»
Optical scanner design for adaptive driving beam systems can lead to safer night driving
Car accidents are responsible for approximately a million deaths each year globally. Among the many causes, driving at night, when vision is most limited, leads to accidents with higher mortality rates than accidents during the day. Therefore, improv.....»»
How wearable airbags could make motorbikes safer
Balanced on two wheels without a protective shell, riding a motorbike is far more dangerous than driving a car -- but innovations in airbags could help keep motorcyclists safe......»»
Tracy Chou launches Block Party to combat online harassment and abuse
Block Party, an anti-harassment startup that aims to help folks feel safer on social media founded by Tracy Chou, launched today. Currently only available for Twitter, Block Party helps people filter out the content they don’t want to see and i.....»»
TikTok update will change privacy settings and defaults for users under 18
TikTok announced today it’s making changes to its app to make the experience safer for younger users. The company will now set the accounts for users ages 13 to 15 to private by default, as well as tighten other controls for all users under 18,.....»»
Evaluating COVID Risk on Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Stay safer on different forms of transportation -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Building safer medical devices with innovative protective nanoparticle coating
Every year, over a million people develop health care-acquired infections during their hospital stays. And around 100,000 of them die from those complications......»»
E-scooters: What are the rules and can they be safer?
Trials of rental e-scooters have been taking place in the UK, but there are still safety concerns......»»
VW targets Tesla with long-range EV battery technology
The solution, which is being developed with the U.S.-based startup QuantumScape, uses solid electrolytes and lithium metal that the partners claim creates a denser, safer cell. If it can be industrialized at scale, the two companies could collaborat.....»»