Three ideas from IdeaSpies were presented at the Ashurst November 2017 boardroom lunch. The idea receiving the most votes from directors was biodegradable plastic. This idea now goes to the final at the December boardroom lunch to select the top idea for the year. https://www.ideaspies.com/post/biodegradeable-plastic/

The CSIRO robot called Zee uses six legs, each with spider-like joints, as a platform for a streaming camera and real-time 3D scanning. It?s capable of changing the direction of the camera using the motors in each leg joint ? making it perfectly suited for inspection tasks. It can traverse completely novel environments with relative ease. https://blog.csiro.au/lasers-legs-robots/

A rare mineral discovered in Russia in the 1830's could hold the key to boosting internet speeds 1,000 times faster than today. The mineral, perovskite, has a number of incredible properties. Perovskite (CaTiO3) is a calcium titanium oxide mineral. While scientists have known about the mineral for quite some time, researchers continue to find useful characteristics of this mineral. The mineral can use light instead of electricity to transfer data, allowing transfer speeds 1,000 times faster than current technology. This inexpensive and simple way to transfer data presents a multitude of opportunities to transform our digital lives in the future. https://www.forbes.com/sites/trevornace/2017/11/27

This pool converts into a miniature Dead Sea, with the difference that it has no hint of salt You can swim in with the peace of mind that you will never sink. This invention is already in use in pools around the world, including in hotels. The special system, has a density thirty times that of normal water. The water contains a ?secret? formula based on natural products, among which are conventional detergents or shampoos, which makes it harmless. https://juicylinksmag.com/2017/11/05/former-nasa-worker-inve

Soon, you'll be able to make payments to friends on an iPhone or Apple Watch via Apple Pay. In the meantime, a public beta will let "friends and family" test it pre-launch. Apple Pay users can already?make merchant payments. As an extension of this service iPhone users will be able to transact with?any?other iPhone user to make payments, receive payments, and use the card associated with their Apple Pay Cash account as a store of value. In summary, Apple is transforming into a bank. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/banking-apple-paul-shetler/?

Cue robots are small wheeled robots with sensors and controls which can be programmed from mobile phones. The aim is to teach STEM methodologies in a fun interactive manner to kids from 8 years old. You can choose from 4 unique avatars to customize Cue with different personalities. So far these robots have been introduced to 12,000 elementary schools in the US. https://www.makewonder.com/cue_the_cleverbot