Technology
“Robotic construction and 3D printing are the future” says Wolf D Prix
Breaded Escalope’s touch-responsive clock tells the time with shadows
Automata aims to “democratise robotics” with $3,000 six-axis robot
Arx Pax unveils updated Hendo hoverboard on Back to the Future day
Robot uses stacked spiky particles to build groundbreaking ICD Aggregate Pavilion 2015
Microlattice metal is “world’s lightest material” says Boeing
Looncup tracks menstruation and sends vaginal updates to your phone
Sebastiaan Deviaene designs medical implants using video game development software
Yale partners with Nest to launch keyless Linus smartlock
3D-printed Ice House by Clouds AO and SEArch wins NASA Mars Habitat contest
Robochop by Kram/Weisshaar gives “anyone with a smartphone” access to an industrial robot
Punkt launches Jasper Morrison-designed MP 01 as a “liberating” alternative to smartphones
Bastiaan de Nennie designs hybrid virtual objects for Digital Virtuosity series
Back to the Future “brought the future closer” say designers
Troy Nachtigall’s 3D-printed high heels are “more comfortable than normal shoes”
Joris Laarman’s canal bridge in Amsterdam could take 3D printing “to a higher level”
Yves Behar’s smart security system allows users to remotely let visitors into their homes
Robot demonstrates pioneering technology by building structure from rocks and string
Adidas creates 3D-printed Futurecraft soles to mimic runners’ footprints
Apple is working on a touchscreen smart ring device
Fairphone launches second edition of its ethical smartphone
Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia appointed design partner at Y Combinator
3D-printed bubble house proposed for living on Mars