Researchers at Pennsylvania State University have developed a novel loudspeaker that can direct sound specifically at individual people – without those in the immediate vicinity hearing the same sound. The technology is based on what is known as an acoustic...
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Alarm transmission in fire alarm systems: Why standard-compliant connections are increasingly becoming a matter of liability and resilience
Between DIN EN 50136, KRITIS requirements and operator responsibility: Why secure alarm transmission is far more than just signal forwarding Reliable notification of the fire service is one of the key protection objectives of modern fire alarm systems (FAS)....
The GDPR in the AI era: When measures no longer fit the reality
Author: Marc ten Eikelder, Head of EMEA Marketing and Senior Director of Industry Research at Kiteworks The General Data Protection Regulation is celebrating its 10th anniversary. It came into force on 25 May 2016 and became binding two years later. From a German...
Neuro-controlled exoskeletons – New prospects for mobility in people with spinal cord injuries
Restoring the ability to walk is one of the greatest challenges in modern neurorehabilitation. However, advances at the interface of neuroscience, robotics and artificial intelligence are opening up new avenues: for the first time, neurostimulated exoskeletons make it...
Drone-based radar technology for detecting avalanche hazards
New perspectives for safety and infrastructure Assessing avalanche risks is one of the key challenges in the Alpine region. Traditional methods have so far relied on spot snowpack profiles and manual measurements, which are not only time-consuming but also involve...
Underwater biomimetics: New robotic fish sets new standards in manoeuvrability and efficiency
The development of autonomous underwater vehicles is on the cusp of a paradigm shift. Whilst traditional systems typically rely on propeller drives and rigid steering mechanisms, nature is increasingly becoming the focus of research as a model. A recent example comes...
Construction sector slumps at the start of the year: order intake down significantly
Decline in orders and turnover – building construction particularly hard hit The start of 2026 has been subdued for the German main construction sector. According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), real order intake in January 2026 fell by 5.1% compared...
Mobile power without risk: How consumers can choose the right power bank
Between convenience and safety requirements: What really matters when it comes to mobile power banks Smartphones, tablets and wearables have long been an integral part of our connected daily lives. As our reliance on mobile devices grows, so does the need for a...
AI will soon be able to pinpoint the source of noise with precision
Research project between SINTEF and Norsonic – Construction sites reported as being too noisy will be relieved Acoustics experts led by Femke B. Gelderblom from the Norwegian research centre SINTEF https://www.sintef.no have developed “NoiseTag”, an AI-based...
Robots will soon feel as reliably as humans
Artificial skin developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge is as sensitive as a fingertip Researchers at the University of Cambridge (https://www.cam.ac.uk/) have developed a sensitive artificial skin that gives robots a sense of touch very similar to...
