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Perspectives Concerning Floating Wind Turbines

Innovation Spotlight

The IEEE Xplore Innovation Spotlight features articles on cutting-edge topics handpicked from the IEEE Xplore Digital Library of more than 6 million technical documents.

Human-Robot Collaboration for Industry

March 13, 2023

Smart Devices, Wearables, Devices & Systems

According to researchers, a critical enabler of human-robot work collaboration at construction sites is a user-friendly interface to support the interaction between workers and robots.

How Blockchain Can Solve the Growing E-Waste Problem

May 27, 2021

Devices & Systems

To address the growing electronic waste stream resulting from unwanted devices, a team in India has created an incentive-based management system using 5G and blockchain that tracks and monitors an electronic product throughout its entire lifecycle, from the point of manufacturing to the point a product is properly disposed.

A New Sensor Could Make Smart Cities Greener

September 16, 2020

Smart Cities, Data, Devices & Systems

Urban areas are key contributors to climate change. A new smart sensor that measures and monitors urban soil health could help make cities greener.

Augmented Reality, Mobile Commerce, and More: A Roundup of Top Mobile Research

February 26, 2020

Mobile, 4IR, Devices & Systems

To keep you updated on the latest mobile advances, we’ve compiled some of the cutting-edge research published in IEEE Xplore.

Whisker-Like Sensors Can Give Drones the Sense of Touch

December 18, 2019

4IR, Devices & Systems

Sensors that mimic animal whiskers can give drones the sense of touch, helping them navigate around obstacles and sense vibrations.

3D Printing Liquid Metal to Create Stretchable Electronic Devices

November 20, 2019

4IR, Corporations, Devices & Systems

3D printing liquid metal can create stretchable electronic devices for wearables and other technology.

Doppler Radar Identifies Speech Over Long Distances for Search and Rescue

November 6, 2019

Devices & Systems, Government

Researchers found Doppler radar can detect voices over long distances or through walls. The technology could aid in search and rescue missions.

Atmospheric Water Generation Can Address Water Scarcity

October 23, 2019

Water, Devices & Systems

To provide clean water rural communities facing water scarcity, researchers have engineered an atmospheric water generator (AWG) which is more cost-effective than bottled water.

Navigating Water Shortages with Decentralized Water Control System and Irrigation

September 18, 2019

IoT Tech Expo 2019, Devices & Systems

To efficiently manage scarce water supplies in agricultural communities, researchers have developed a blockchain-based automatic water control system.

Using IoT to improve water quality in developing countries

August 21, 2019

IoT Tech Expo 2019, Devices & Systems

Researchers have created low-cost IoT water sensors to improve water quality in developing countries.