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fromNature
3 days ago

Daily briefing: Octopus-inspired synthetic 'skin' changes appearance on demand

A synthetic polymer skin can reversibly change color and texture on demand, while ancient hunter-gatherers used plant-derived poisons on arrowheads 60,000 years ago.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
4 months ago

AVATR introduces vision xpectra concept car with prismatic glass cabin and living 'vortex'

AVATR unveils the Vision Xpectra at IAA Mobility 2025, a concept car with a prismatic glass cabin and a living AI-powered vortex that learns the driver's needs and behaviors. Driven by 'emotional intelligence', the series of sensors, cameras, and artificial intelligence software monitor the driver, passengers, and the vehicle's environment. As an example, these motion sensors detect the driver when they approach the car and light up before they even reach it. It creates a wake-up sequence where the car seems to come alive.
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