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- . . SUMMER 2019
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Since 1994, XPRIZE has designed and launched multi-million dollar prizes in the domain areas of Space, Oceans, Learning, Health, Energy, Environment, Transportation, Safety and Robotics.
https://www.xprize.org/prizes
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Transforming CO2 into Valuable Products
https://www.xprize.org/prizes/carbon
James Santoro
- Carbon Upcycling Technologies has created a way to take CO2 from the air and turn it into solid particles that can be utilized for the development of concretes, plastics, coatings, and pharmaceuticals to make them more beneficial and effective. [1]
- Newlight is a company that takes CO2 and turns into biodegradable plastics. After twelve years of development, they came up with a way to make plastics by utilizing greenhouse gasses to create plastics more cost-efficiently than the use of oil. [2]
- CERT, or Carbon Electrocatalytic Recycling Toronto, converts CO2 into chemical feedstocks and carbon-based fuels by using only water and electricity. [3]
Jim Rice
The 2015 NRG Cosia Carbon XPRIZE has a $20 million prize pool with the goal of helping to convert CO2 waste emissions from coal/natural gas power plants into a product with value, both to the masses and financially. As of April 2018, the applicant pool has been narrowed down to ten finalist groups. The finalists have been split into groups of five, continuing their research at facilities in the U.S. and Canada with each team receiving $500 thousand to fund their work. Two winning groups, one from each site, will be announced in February of 2020 and will be awarded $7.5 million to bring their idea to fruition.
1. Fast Company, a magazine published in print and online, provides a more detailed breakdown of the finalist groups and what they have chosen to convert the CO2 emissions into as well as a breakdown of locations and final prize payouts. The focus of the finalist groups is directed toward converting CO2 into building materials with only one group thinking outside the box and choosing to convert CO2 into fuel. There is also some discussion about how monetizing CO2 emissions may divert focus from further research into fossil fuel alternatives. [4]
2. Carbicrete [5] was one of the ten finalist groups but their idea was so strong that they received backing outside of the XPrize and withdrew from the competition. [6] Carbicrete has devised a way to eliminate cement from the creation of concrete while also using C02 emissions to provide extra strength to concrete. Carbicrete replaces the cement content of concrete with steel slag which is a by-product of the steel-making process. In so doing, they eliminate a construction byproduct from ending up in landfills while also eliminating upwards of 10% of the CO2 emissions each year due to cement not having to be mined. They also inject CO2 emissions trapped from other forms of production to give the concrete additional strength during the drying process. The final product is a stronger more cost-effective product that eliminates waste from several industries. [7]
3. Breathe [8] is a team from Bengaluru aka Bangalore who has been able to convert CO2 into fuels, predominantly ethanol. [9] [10] Of the 10 teams that moved onto the final round they are the only whose idea is not based around creating a construction or manufacturing component.
Danny Luna Rodriguez
Everyone on Earth and everyone who ever will be on this Earth, have a timer on our time here. Now it seems, this Earth itself is on a timer for destruction, and that time is getting closer and closer every year. With the current state of Climate Change, it seems as though the world is doomed. Not enough people are on board to actually try to fix the issues we face, from weather changes to environmental changes, everything that happens has a direct effect on us and the world at large. CO2 is just one of those issues we face, and some companies have taken it upon themselves to try and think of creative solutions to this problem. More specifically, attempting to re-purpose that gas and using it as oil or as material for things like chairs.
1. Some companies are trying to turn CO2 into fuel to replace all the fossil fuels we use daily to power our cars and homes. FUTUREFREE a company based in Norway is attempting to do just this and it seems very promising for the future. In a complex process, CO2 gas is converted into either resin to be used in furniture, plastics, or pharmaceuticals. [11]
2. C2CNT is another company that is attempting to turn the very problematic gas into very useful materials such as nanotubes and carbon fiber. Carbon fiber and carbon related materials and items are among some of the most resilient possible, making this a very promising idea. It also looks to make materials like aluminum and steel obsolete by being stronger and lighter.[12]
3. Many companies are hesitant to be more eco-friendly, usually because of the costs. many times many companies see "green" alternatives as money wasters. However, Newlight Technolgoies hopes to make themselves distinct from other alternatives by being company friendly. They have teamed up with Ikea to help Ikea products have 100% recyclable or recycled materials. Companies must be some of those to adopt new green technologies since they are the main sources of pollution globally. [13]
Adult Literacy
https://www.xprize.org/prizes/communities
Apoorva Veerelli
The low adult literacy rate is an issue we have been struggling with for a long time despite the efforts to limit it. According to a study by the US Department of Education, 32 million adults in the US cannot read. They cannot read anything more than a children's picture book. Literacy is very important for personal growth, empowerment, economic security, social change, etc. but according to the National Assessment of Adult Literacy, 14 percent of American adults showed "below basic" literacy level and 29 percent showed a "basic" literacy level and is not any better than it was 10 years ago! It has been discovered that traditional learning methods only reach 2 million to 3 million people, a major problem being the limited course locations. Also, with research showing that 77 percent of the American population now owning a smartphone, a lot of people have been trying to promote adult literacy through apps.
1. https://learningupgradeapp.com
The group, Learning Upgrade from San Diego, California tied with another group for the Adult Literacy XPrize grand prize. They developed an app called, Learning Upgrade that helps adults learn English and Math in a fun way, with videos, songs, games, and rewards to motivate the users. This app is now available on both Android and iOS devices for free.
AmritaCREATE, an educational research laboratory affiliated with Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, has developed a two-track adult literacy app for both English Language Learners and native speakers. They tailored their learning material to the needs and interests of diverse groups to motivate them to use the app even for a short time every day.
Microsoft has partnered with the non-profit organization CHOICE Humanitarian to release a browser-based digital literacy tool, called Accent. They deployed Accent in underprivileged regions of Guatemala to teach local women Spanish with fluent teachers to guide the class.
Lorraine Trevino
Struggling with low literacy is an on-going issue that continues to affect adults of all ages. 32 million adults living in America are illiterate and 14% of adults are unable to read. This is such a bigger issue than we make note of. An individual must be able to read for every aspect of life. To study for a test, to read instructions, to read an insurance policy - the list is endless.
https://www.edsurge.com/news/2014-10-10-10-ways-developers-can-help-adults-learn-to-read
10 Ways Developers Can Help Adults Learn To Read
These steps are a part of the "Adult Learning: Building Paths to the Future." 36 million battle with comprehension and reading issues. The article makes note that we have established a substantial amount of reading applications for children, now we should focus on adults. The article talks about what may stand in the way of an adult furthering their ready abilities, however the article suggests what the individual should focus on rather than what they may be focusing on. An example would be if they run into a difficult word and quickly give up, they must redirect their mindset.
https://proliteracy.org/Blogs/Article/178/Top-5-Mobile-Games-and-Apps-for-Adult-Learners
Top 5 Mobile Games and Apps for Adult Learners
Among the 5 mobile apps is a literacy application called "Building a Strong Vocabulary." It is a three step application that makes learning fun. The player learns to comprehend a meaning of an unknown word, acquire knowledge on multiple meaning verbiage, and analyze words.
North Texas Team Develops App To Help Adults learn To Read & Write
These individuals made it to the XPrize Challenge. They are one of the five finalists. They have created an application to assist adults in learning to read and write. The growing concerns within their city gave them the boost of initiative to search for a solution to low literacy in adults. They are seeing positive results in field-testing. The winners should be announced this year.
Arut Valenzuela
Adult literacy is a huge issue that is affecting the global economy day in and day out. a36 million adults in the United State slack basic English skills. This, in turn, hurts the economy by not having those individuals contribute to society in the way their English Speaking counterparts might. The children of the struggling parents would feel this impact on a more personal scale. They would not be able to communicate with their parents in the way they might want to, they will be spending time translating for their parents, and countless other unique problems that they will face due to this unfortunately common issue.
This is a resource provided by the San Jose Public Library, I'm familiar with this program in part because I'm in the process of becoming a volunteer with them and I've also met many individuals who have been directly helped by its tutors or outreach. The goal is to assist individuals who know English enough to understand but want to improve their basic skills. The tutoring can be one-on-one or in groups, the curriculum is laid out by very knowledgeable staff who have countless years in this field of expertise. Although it might not seem like much to some, the people who have been helped by this program are truly appreciative due to the huge quality of life improvement that improved English provides.
This article is advocating for literacy growth of the marginalized sectors of society. In doing so, they argue the economy will get a boost by adding new and eager workers into the national force.The author has boiled this plan by down to three points, Access to the learning material and tutoring, Funding by a higher echelon whether it be public or private, and Policy that needs to be implemented in support of this goal. Public awareness will have to be shifted to shed light on how important and impactful adult literacy is.
3.https://lincs.ed.gov/publications/pdf/technology_paper_2010.pdf
This paper that was written in 2010 is a great example of how far we've come as a society by using the technology available to us to empower adult learners. Various new and emerging media in 2010 was used to the advantage of literacy development. If you remember the commercials of "Hooked on Phonics" and how common that program was you would have a sense of scale, commercially at least, on how widespread adopting new media platforms was for literacy in early the early to mid-2000. Now we're facing even more convenient ways to reach individuals literacy
Anywhere is Possible
https://www.xprize.org/prizes/avatar
Victor Cornejo
The ANA Avatar XPRIZE, that aims towards the development of a multi-purpose avatar system that will enable us to remotely see, hear, and interact with physical environments and other people. Sounds like a Science Fiction Movie by West Cameron. [[14]]
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However, nowadays is not just plausible to dream with such a thing as an avatar that will allow humans to accomplish remotely different tasks like: providing care to the beloved ones in the distance, to help with disasters, exploration in places that the human is restricted or limited to enter, and to help with many other purposes that have yet to be discovered. However, this is not just a dream, this is something possible that is now under development. [[16]]
But, how can this be possible? The main principle of this challenge is based on BCI’s (Brain Computer Interface) that is basically turning a human into a cyborg… well, it is the way that chips/devices are developed to read our neural signals and turn them into commands on a machine. [[17]] (this article is a little long, sorry)
While the first step towards an avatar that we can control has to be set trough augmented reality, deep research is now being made on the neural brains that concern to the functioning of the visual cortex (the part of our brains that is in charge of the visual-sensorial part) where now a days is possible to experience the beginning of a new capacity called augmented reality: [[18]] [[19]]
Pretty cool, right? Now that all these steps are being studied more and more as the race towards ASI (Artificial Super Intelligence) becomes something more demanding, the next part that will be necessary for this challenge to come to reality is depending on robotics and the physical and sensorial limitations that these represent, because a machine cannot be compared to a human body (yet). And as far as the developing of this challenge is going, isn’t expected to become something realistic until at least 10 or 15 years more after it’s conclusion in 2022, but it is definitively something that will be possible in the future and that will change our world and the way that we perceive it. [[20]]
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Ayyan Naisan
Modern technology is improving to the next level every day and this kind of advanced improvement, life on earth becomes much easier to control. Robotics technology benefits human beings in many aspects of life. In the following article, it mentions, "Sandia National Laboratories has developed a cost-effective robotic hand that can be used in disarming improvised explosive devices (IEDs)." Before this, many soldiers lives were lost due to IEDs because they were responsible for disabling the explosives physically, yet with the help of robots, soldiers stay far away from the explosive while the robot is disabling it.
https://www.govtech.com/em/safety/Robotic-Hand-Can-Disable-IEDs.html
Robotic games are good step someone could take in learning about the technology and how these human-controlled systems operate before physically meeting a robot. There are different types of robots, the following website shows and explains a variety of them through simple games.
http://idahoptv.org/sciencetrek/topics/robots/games.cfm
Before the inventions of technology and robots in our world, the medical system failed many times in achieving to saving someone from losing their life. In the following article, it states, "These machines make it easier to see into a patient’s body and repair problems faster than human hands. So far, patients have been receptive to robots in the operating room and appreciate their precision and accuracy. When it comes to complex tasks, robots are faster in responding to the situation than a human being would do.
https://blog.ozobot.com/2017/12/14/robots-world-theyre-helping-humans-improve-hospitals/
AI to Solve the World's Challenges
https://www.xprize.org/prizes/artificial-intelligence
Jacob Amireh
Artificial Intelligence is one of the most booming technological ventures in the 21st century. From Engineering pioneers such as Elon Musk promoting it heavily to the general public to other companies such as Honda and GE creating robots, the future is vast and endless.
https://global.honda/innovation/robotics.html
How else can AI be used? Well, hospice living and senior care can be greatly improved with the development of AI. Machines that can accurately diagnose and help citizens are being developed as we speak.
https://stanmed.stanford.edu/2018summer/artificial-intelligence-puts-humanity-health-care.html
AI is the future, and we should come to expect that as technology grows so does the autonomy of living processes. With that being said, many different jobs could be taken at the sake of AI. But with the development and implementation of AI come even more jobs. So the possibilities are endles.
Feng Zhang
Artificial intelligence (AI) is an area of computer science that emphasizes the creation of intelligent machines that work and react like humans. Artificial intelligence can help people to solve complex problems. It can sort food, improve the supply chain, ensure personal hygiene and clean processing equipment.
AI could be one of the solutions to solving major global environmental crises from climate change. Many business have applied to several environmental problems.
https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-ai-could-save-the-environment/
Many car companies have used AI in their car. People now are concentrating on the challenges that are persistent throughout the transportation, such as safety and reliability. Autonomous Vehicles may be the most popular appliance of AI.
https://www.lanner-america.com/blog/examples-artificial-intelligence-applications-transportation/
Andrew Cheng
Artificial intelligence is a new technology still in its infancy. However AI may be the next biggest discovery in technology since the internet or computers itself. AI applications are almost endless and can be used in a variety of fields like health and medical care. One company that is pioneering the AI field is google with their google deepmind projects. One recent AI research project within deepmind is particularly interesting with AI learning a video game I happen to take interest in which is Starcraft II, a real-time strategy game that has a long history in esports. AI has since been used to play games like go or chess but Starcraft II is by far more complex than most games.This is why the Deepmind team has chosen Starcraft II as a testing ground for AI research. They start the AI program, in this case it's called Alpha Star, with a few algorithms and pits Alpha Star against itself millions of times helping the AI learn new strategies. This formula essentially makes it possible for AI to learn almost any task and so far the AI has already beat professional Starcraft II players in show matches which is both amazing and terrifying at the same time.
https://deepmind.com/blog/alphastar-mastering-real-time-strategy-game-starcraft-ii/
AI research in video games is fun and entertaining, but it does have real world applications. AI learning can be applied in the medical field to diagnose, treat, and prescribe medication to patients much faster and more accurately than a human doctor could.
https://deepmind.com/applied/deepmind-health/
AI research has already made breakthroughs in the medical and scientific fields. Deepmind has already had AI diagnose eye diseases with extreme accuracy and speed as good as world-leading expert doctors. Research in this field might make this diagnosing AI availble in any eye clinic.
https://deepmind.com/blog/moorfields-major-milestone/
Now it is even possible for AI learning to help make new discoveries in the scientific fields. Machine learning has been used to predict protein folding based on genetic sequences. This is important because many diseases are believed to be caused by misfolded proteins; diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's, and cystic fibrosis.
https://deepmind.com/blog/alphafold/
Nam Nguyen
https://towardsdatascience.com/what-problems-can-we-solve-using-ai-ec7131f8159b
In this article, the author listed out many fields which AI can be utilized to solve problems which involve efficient, precision, and speed such as transportation, energy, health-care, etc.
And for this Forbes article, the author instructed us on how to use these AI for problem-solving. We should prototype every AI before commercialize it to see if it will work or not and also to ensure a safe environment. Then we should use AI for works that can afford to be a mistake so it won't leave a negative impact on the customer experience. And lastly, we should use AI to solve specific problems, not the entire system, because tackling specific problems is often more efficient and productive in the long run
In this article, the 2 authors have given a more in-depth look at AI and how the world can benefit from it. From business to economies, both have profited from workflow, employment, to research. AI will impact society in a positive way, as it helps tackle societal challenges ranging from health and nutrition to equality and inclusion. However, it is also creating pitfalls that will need to be addressed, including unintended consequences and misuse.
carlos perez
https://digitalsurgery.com/ai-in-surgery/
this article talks about the breakthrough ai has had in the operation room how it helps doctors see things more clearly and help other OR's that are not equipped with the right type of experienced surgeon, it gives a road map of what to do,cross-checks and correlates the anatomy and actions against the largest library of surgical road maps, gives real life feed thru a camera, translates language barriers, cloture tools, and resources needed to get the job done,
https://www.hansonrobotics.com/sophia/
this article talks about how Hanson robotics has created a humanoid robot. they named it Sophia, Sophia has turned into somewhat of a celebrity now, going on shows like Jimmy Fallon. Sophia is able to carry on conversations, estimate your feelings based on the conversations can read facial and hand gestures even has its over facial expressions. Hanson is hoping to one day build them for commercial use ready with applications like movies, TV shows, museum information, school information even medical training applications.
http://www.forbesindia.com/blog/technology/artificial-intelligence-key-challenges-and-opportunities/
this article touches alot of different problematic possabilities that can come with AI. like one of the reasons ai work so well is because the gather data and information, so what happens if they get hacked with so much data in them will that hurt actual people. also talks about probability and how one of the major problems is that organizations cant demonstrate clearly how ai makes its decisions they cant prove the reasoning behind the AI system’s decision-making. one thing they need to do is making AI explainable, provable, and transparent for the people.
Ocean Discovery
https://www.xprize.org/prizes/ocean-discovery
Desiree Forte
I believe that discovering the ocean is a big deal as 70% of our planet is covered by the ocean yet only 5% of the ocean floors have been explored till this day. The only way we could even do this is with the help of technology.
https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/technology/technology.html
Ocean explorer goes over the simple things people use every day for the ocean like boats. Boats help divers get far out into the ocean so they can dive down and observe the sea creatures and plant life. It also goes over things like the submarine that helps people travel down into the deep deep crushing depths of the ocean that divers can get to. I think if we focused less on the aspect of getting people down into the deep ocean and more on remote control technology that we can probably get down further than we have.
http://mentalfloss.com/article/534827/technologies-that-are-revolutionizing-ocean-exploration
Mental floss goes over smaller technologies that can observe and collect samples of the ocean floors. One being the Soft grippers that are able to gently collect samples of plant life from the ocean floor. Or these swarms of small robots that help us understand how plankton survive. These things help even if they are not centered to help explore more because they can possibly reveal more stuff to further the technology we already have. So I think we should m=be making more research tech for ocean life.
National Geograhic Talks about a few competitions that were placed in the last few years. One being $7 Million for technology that can travel to 4,00 meters deep safely and take high rez photos. Another was for $1 million to the creation of an autonomous system that can detect and trace back chemicals or biological signals. Because of this we now have the technology that does both of these things. I think if more people put up reward for the creation of these technologies then more people will put forth the effort to create them.
Giovanni Ruiz
https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/how-seafaring-scientists-are-mapping-the-deep/hs
It can be difficult to understand why deep seas exploration is so important without knowing what deep sea exploration is. This article and website so a great job explain what deep sea exploration is, the tools and machines used to document the great depths below as well the processes and results of such exploration. The discoveries made by scientists have a bigger impact on me when I am actually able to see the results of the exploration as compared to just reading it and this article provides some breathtaking pictures and makes me wonder what else lies below.
https://www.ted.com/talks/robert_ballard_on_exploring_the_oceans
This TED talk is done by professor of oceanography at the University of Rhode Island, Robert Ballard who is most noted for his work in underwater archaeology. He goes more into detail than any of the listed articles. He explains the processes of deep sea exploration, the challenges and the tools need to complete the great task that is deep sea exploration. After listening to this TED talk, i understood how far scientist have come but it highlights the long journey we still have to go.
http://marinesciencetoday.com/2014/08/25/importance-of-deep-sea/#ixzz5uNtqltn
What many fail to realize is the sheer impact and size of the deep sea. anything below 200m is considered deep sea, an area that represents 98.5 percent of the volume of our planet that is hospitable to animals. This article does a great job of highligh9itng the importance of deep sea exploration. Scientist can find cures for diseases, Rare-minerals, and even help find a way to replenish depleting fish stock. Another key point to mention is the role that the ocean and deep sea plays in fighting climate change by sucking in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The purpose of this article was to educate the people and get them interested in the deep sea and share some facts that many, including myself did not know.
Global Learning
https://www.xprize.org/prizes/global-learning
Mihir Thakar
As populations rise and the access to resources becomes more and more privatized many of those born in developing nations are dealt unfair circumstances to the rights of human life. Specifically, daughters have to overcome even more obstacles so the access to safe water should be a step in the right direction to create a level playing field of opportunity world wide.
Often times in developing and 3rd world nations, girls are heralded as second class citizens and have to deal with strongly institutionalized sexism that is very tough to overcome. In turn, with their education stunted they are situated as simple housewives meant to born children. Beyond the immorality of this global culture this lifestyle is no longer sustainable with growing populations. Girls need to be educated so that they can escape the poverse situations they are predispositioed to live within so that they can advance in society just as realistically as men. This would decrease the growing rate of the population and only lead to a larger population living more comfortably
https://www.who.int/features/qa/70/en/
The access to safe drinking water should be a fundamental human right and prevent premature child death. The benefits of safe drinking water are innumerable considering that they can reduce the spread of infectious disease, 860,000 deaths by malnutrition, and raise the quality of living. Economically, infrastructure supporting this effort could only provide a boom due to the undertaking drastically increasing the job opportunities in areas that otherwise don't have much opportunity.
https://lifewater.org/blog/water-poverty/
Business relies on water accessibility and can only thrive with a constant supply and stream for it's industrial practices. As women are provided more access to water and it's education they can also keep the water programs alive with their intuition, providing a societal role for them to be ingrained for a cultural evolution as beneficial assets to rural communities. These efforts have an additional advantage because of it's investment often times leading to a better response and mitigation approach to disastrous events not causing as much havoc as compared to backwards societies.
Creating Water from Thin Air
https://www.xprize.org/prizes/water-abundance
Mina-Lauren Cardenas
The first one focuses on the success of clean water through a solar-paneled water purification system in a small village. The technology has worked to help the small village develope economically but they also predict that it could bring cheap clean water to hospitals, schools, hotels and more to help boost the health and wealth in these areas.
The second link I chose was an organization that uses the technique called "cloud fishing" and it catches fog and then harvests that moisture into water. About 6,000 liters are caught per day and then distributed for clean water drinking. This method isn't being used more, but really should especially in the areas where fog is apparent. Cities like San Francisco could really benefit from an economical change, helping provide clean water for the Bay Area but also being a role model for other cities.
https://www.goodnet.org/articles/this-organization-catching-fog-in-desert
The third link here is the Life straw and it filters water wherever you go. This can be beneficial and efficient for anyone who needs clean water and a lot of third world countries do. Its small, convenient and able to solve the issue where we lack clean water. The Life Straw removes 99.9 percent of bacteria and parasites through a unique filtration system and can be rather expensive so its not often bought. If it were more affordable, this would help other countries with the filtration of clean water.
Kyler Arenado
780 million people face severe lack of water. This massive number is only growing as water becomes more and more scarce. I think this is very important because we are so fortunate as to have water at our instant disposal, and for so many millions to not have any source of water is unbelievable.
This Forbes article is from June 2019. Basically, UC Berkeley created a box that can create water out of thin air by making use of day and night cycle humidity. The difference in heat and humidity from day and night allow the box to work. However, the box does not create much water, and while it works, it isn't enough for mass usage.
This article from The Independent is from April 2017. Again, scientists had created a small box that uses zirconium and adipic acid to bind water vapor together and create water. It is solar powered, small, and efficient, but again because of the need for large amounts of water it simply didn't have the power to create that much water.
https://www.businessinsider.com/device-that-harvests-water-from-air-wins-xprize-2018-10
In this Business Insider article, it shows that two designers actually won the Xprize for creating a water chamber. The device harvests 2,000 liters of water per day, which is at least 100 people with clean water per day. This was enough to satisfy many people, and the two designers ended up taking home the 1.5 million dollars. The chamber uses a biomass "engine" to power it which uses organic matter, and has a tank to hold water created from humidity.
As a result of the final article, the status of this Xprize is complete.
Emmanuel Balalio
This first link discusses the design from the skysource/skywater alliance. Its a new device that sits inside a shipping container and can use clean energy to almost instantly. Its a new system walled WEDEW ( wood to energy deployed water) and it is a combo of two systems, one is sky water, which mimics the way clouds are formed, it takes in warm air, which hits cold air and forms droplets of condensation that can be used as pure drinking water. Another process that uses a biomass gassifier, which you would will with wood chips, coconut shells, or whatever biomass is available, and in a process called pyrolysis it will vaporize the material, creating a hot and humid environment needed to run the WEDEW.
This next company is called "Drinkable air" . They create water dispensing machines that can be powered with electricity, generators, or renewable energy in any location. They create water vapor from air using a cooling system, they describe it as a dehumidifier on steroids. The machine takes air through an electrostatic filter, and it removes dust and other particles. The air then goes over the cold surface of the condenser and vapor begins to collect on the condenser surface, and before its ready to drink it travels through a carbon filter and a mineral cartridge for more filtration.
http://www.drinkableair.com/information/
This last source discusses a technique that is used called "cloud fishing". It uses a very fine mesh to gather tiny droplets of vapor. When they are heavy enough they fall into a collection bucket. Then it is then solar uv filtered. The project will expand to 8 new villages over the next 2 years to reach 500 more beneficiaries.
https://www.goodnet.org/articles/this-organization-catching-fog-in-desert
Transforming Personal Health
https://www.xprize.org/prizes/sensing
Danny Fong
https://www.medicaldevice-network.com/features/remote-health-monitoring-benefits/
Remote health monitoring is important because health can be monitored whenever and wherever. A monitoring device with a sensor measures data, and can help people with heart conditions and diabetes. Apps that monitor health are becoming increasingly popular.
https://www.meddeviceonline.com/doc/cambridge-team-wins-nokia-sensing-xchallenge-0001
DNA Medical Institute made a device that helps you test yourself. With a drop of blood it runs many tests to help diagnose diseases and comes with a vital patch that gives readings while the user moves and exercises. It was one of the winners of the Nokia Sensing X-Challenge.
This podcast is about the advances of personal health technology. It mentions Sleep Number's mattress that connects to a computer and uses sensors to analyzes sleep patterns which can help see if everything is normal and how well someone slept that night.
Wendy Ortiz
The grand challenge cleaning up the Pacific Great Garbage Patch by preventing from plastic trash getting in the ocean. A lot of out marine life is being affected by pollution and the animals getting caught in trash we expose. Companies are creating an effective and efficient way to collect the trash using systems they create. This technology will help us have a cleaner ocean and making it a lot safer for marine life.
1. Ocean Cleanup [1]
There is 1.8 million pieces of trash above water. Ocean Cleanup has found a way to collect as much trash as the can in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The prototype is a 600 meter long floater and a 3 meter deep skirt attached to the floater which helps them create a coast line. The floater has sensors , cameras, anti collision sensors and lights . The sensors will be able to help collect data and show when the machine is full from collecting all the garbage left behind. The technology will be helpful to save marine life and also be a better way to prevent so much plastic and trash. There main goal is to have clean up 50% of the trash in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. This system will be a great invention for the future also the more they make the more its able to help keep our beaches clean .
2. Sea Robots [2] The "glider' is able to detect the water temperature and also collect date as it sinks in . This technology is a easier way for human to see in deep water . Glider is able to capture photos , collect samples and collect data. Its very efficient that it doesn't use power to go where it needs to go but uses the waves to function. This invention is very useful to gather the information we want especially the glider traveling from place to place and able to track it down when it comes up to update you with what it has collected.
3.High-tech tagging [3] High-tech tagging is very useful to track animal and see how there doing the ocean. The tagging can collect data and be useful as they go there way from the temperature to their environment. This tag is amazing because it wouldn't matter where the marine animal. Any data collected will be useful to have because not every animal are around the same environment. Also see what is affecting marine life.
