MIT's blind Cheetah 3 robot can navigate without sensors or cameras
Engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have made a blind robot that moves by feeling, without the need for sensors and cameras. More
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Jun Kamei's amphibious garment could enable humans to breathe underwater
Royal College of Art graduate Jun Kamei has built a garment that functions like gills, which could allow humans to survive when sea levels rise up and submerge the earth. More
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Matteo Bandi's device-powered objects designed to beat smartphone addiction
Royal College of Art graduate Matteo Bandi has invented a series of objects that only work when connected to a smartphone, to help us live in the moment. More
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Buzz wearable by New Deal Design aims to stop sexual assault
The design studio behind the Fitbit has revealed its latest wearable product – a device that aims to prevent rape by increasing users' awareness around consent. More
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RCA graduate Marcus Kung designs propellerless drone
Royal College of Art graduate Marcus Kung has designed a drone that can fly without propellers, with the aim of reducing injuries. More
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Elon Musk rubbishes claims his tiny submarine was "not practical" for Thai cave rescue
Elon Musk is insisting that the escape pod he hand delivered to the cave rescue team in Thailand is fully functional, after being criticised by the head of the mission. More
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Elon Musk sends SpaceX technology to aid Thai cave rescue
A Falcon X rocket tube converted by Elon Musk into a "kid-size submarine" is on its way to Thailand, to help rescue the last of the boys trapped in an underwater cave. More
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China claims to have developed long-range laser gun that can burn flesh
Researchers from China's Academy of Sciences claim to have developed a stealth laser weapon capable of burning targets nearly a kilometre away. More
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Beeline's minimal navigation device directs motorcyclists with single arrow
Beeline has designed a stripped back navigation device for motorcyclists, which replaces visually complicated maps with a single arrow to direct bikers. More
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"Personal data could be a vital tool in designing our cities"
The Cambridge Analytica scandal revealed how personal data is being mistreated. But used responsibly, this information could be hugely beneficial for developing our cities, says Eleanor Jolliffe. More
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MIT engineers create low-cost prosthetic foot that approximates natural gait
Engineers from MIT have developed a streamlined prosthetic foot that lets wearers walk with a fluid motion, and can be manufactured at a low cost. More
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MIT engineers create 3D-printed magnetic shape-shifters
Engineers from MIT have designed soft, 3D-printed structures that can transform their shape "almost instantaneously" with the wave of a magnet. More
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Swarm of drones perform at the opening of the Great Exhibition of the North
One hundred drones flew in formation through the night sky to electronic music last week at the opening of Great Exhibition of the North in Newcastle, England. More
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Boeing unveils design for hypersonic passenger plane
Boeing has revealed a concept design for a hypersonic aircraft that could reach most locations in the world within one to three hours. More
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Smartibot kit turns any household object into an AI-enhanced robot
Toymaker The Crafty Robot has launched a crowdfunding campaign for its latest design — a DIY robot that can follow you around the house and bring you drinks. More
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Dezeen and Samsung launch €29,500 competition to design TV Ambient Mode
Dezeen promotion: Dezeen and Samsung Electronics are launching a design competition to create graphics for the Ambient Mode feature on the brand's QLED TV, with total prize money of €29,500. More
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Seymourpowell's concept uses AI to decide your skincare routine
UK studio Seymourpowell has designed a concept for a cosmetics service that would curate the perfect products based on artificial intelligence and user data. More
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ETH Zurich casts intricate metal facade in a 3D-printed mould
Students from ETH Zurich have pioneered a method of casting complex, one-off architectural structures from metal in a 3D-printed mould. More
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Benjamin Hubert designs wearable device to track performance of aspiring footballers
Benjamin Hubert's design studio Layer has created a wearable device that lets aspiring football players and athletes track and improve their performance. More
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Samsung introduces Ambient Mode allowing TVs to blend into the wall
Dezeen promotion: Samsung has added a feature to its latest QLED televisions that allows the screen to appear almost transparent when not in use. More