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The driverless future of construction robotics
Innovation in the construction industry has been stagnant for decades, but the use of construction robotics could radically alter the way we build.
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Did algorithms, ads, and over-moderation ruin the internet? One company thinks they know the answer.
Electric engine, nearly silent, and ready for passengers by 2025. But are we ready?
This “intelligent sharpshooter” farming robot distinguishes crops from weeds — and it could help feed 10 billion people.
Hermeus is building the world's fastest commercial aircraft. And we got to tour their hypersonic flight lab.
Rather than replacing all semi-trucks on the road, this clip-on device filters 80% of each trucks’ CO2.
This scooter is taking cities back from cars. The crazy part? You unlock it with an NFT.
Coral reefs sustain life for 1 billion people around the world, but 90% will be extinct by 2050 if we don’t find a solution now.
Startup founders want to read your brainwaves - but how will they protect your data from tech giants?
Will this at home “tripping kit” change mental health forever?
The medical industry wasn’t moving fast enough. So he built a robot to help his nephew with cerebral palsy walk.
Homebuilding is broken. Can this startup build stunning, custom homes for everyone?
23% of fish sold in the US is caught illegally. This robot boat is a poacher’s worst nightmare.
Nuclear families are no longer the norm. This family business is helping homeownership adapt.
This scrappy startup founder wants to take down for-profit prison communications. And he’s backed by Twitter’s Jack Dorsey and former Google Chief Eric Schmidt.
Supply chains are collapsing under pressure. Can new technology make them resilient?
No one took him seriously. Now, his company stores more than $90 billion dollars in assets. Here’s how Brian Armstrong rode a cryptocurrency tsunami to the forefront of a financial revolution.
Imagine growing fish and vegetables in a shipping container in your closest parking spot.
Disposable tech is part of big tech’s business model. This engineer is fighting back by creating a DIY laptop anyone can repair on their own.
Rehab, re-centering, and rebirth: it’s the true story of a Gen Z CEO who wanted to spearhead a movement for better period care.
Kelp is a superfood that’s grown totally sustainable. But will people be willing to replace burgers with seaweed?
Bionic arms used to cost $80,000. Now, a young engineer has lowered the cost by over 90%.
By turning ashes into diamonds, Eterneva is creating a new way to carry the memory of our loved ones with us long after their death.
Ever Loved is modernizing the funeral planning process with an all-in-one platform akin to “The Knot” for weddings, so that people can focus on honoring their loved ones.
Innovation in the construction industry has been stagnant for decades, but the use of construction robotics could radically alter the way we build.
While there have been an array of challenges for startups during COVID-19, Jason Mayden is preparing for long-term success in a post-pandemic world.
A startup described as the “IKEA of houses” is determined to make beautifully-designed, energy efficient homes affordable for everyone.
This virtual universe has already captured the interest of thousands of gamers and it stands to make a positive impact in the gaming industry as a whole.
Wonderschool is empowering educators to offer affordable, private preschool classes from their homes, making early childhood education more accessible to every child.
This LA-based business wants to radically alter the fast food industry by selling healthy fast food at the same low cost as competitors like McDonald’s.
