Flexible mechanics make their mark on the world of machines
At the frontier between mathematics, engineering and origami, flexible mechanics opens up a new era in mechanical engineering by confronting our rigid designs. By playing with thicknesses, orientations, shapes and materials, designers such as Larry Howell achieve a level of simplicity approaching that of art, architecture or even biology.
Welcome to virtual reality in training
Reticence towards virtual reality is melting in light of its results in training. Maybe it's time to change your mind!
Artificial Intelligence in a frenzy - Try more than hundreds of public applications
Biology, human sciences, physics, chemistry, politics, from the infinitely small to the infinitely large, it becomes possible for us to find and create relationships that are beyond human capacities, either in terms of time of realization, capacity of observation, memorization or simply of persistence of attention. Here are some recent applications of A.I., to make us dream or worry.
Computerized school transport management
Of all public transport systems, school buses are unfortunately the poor relation. Yet their work is essential for millions of children. Technology is coming to the rescue of school systems to improve this vital service.
Apps for learning music in the classroom
Mixing music and digital music is no longer incongruous. Some of the world's greatest musicians even bring their tablets with them, rather than their scorebooks. So, when it comes to teaching music to the younger generation, there's something logical about using these tools.