The Fast Wrapping Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FasRaP) is a newly created industrial tape that is strong enough to withstand earthquakes and bomb blasts. FasRaP may reduce labour and material costs as well as help restore historical buildings. Unlike the common fibre reinforced polymer sheets that require teams to apply the resin to the damaged surface first, FasRaP resin hardens when it is exposed to light. It is proven that a pillar covered by FasRaP withstood 80 percent more force than an unwrapped column.
https://www.springwise.com/bomb-resistant-tape-strengthens-and-repairs-ageing-concrete/
Panasonic collaborated with Vitra to create a transparent television called Vitrine that looks like a piece of furniture. The technological components are cleverly concealed within the wooden frame, which doubles as a stand for the TV. The design shows?how new technologies can be seamlessly integrated into our living spaces.
https://panasonic.net/design/works/milan2019/
H&M introduced its latest collection called Conscious Exclusive 2019 that uses agricultural waste such as algae biomass, orange peels and the leaves of pineapples to produce fabrics.
Amazon just announced new skills of their electronic assistant ?Alexa? that enables users to monitor their health conditions. Alexa is able to relay and store blood sugar measurement, schedule doctor?s appointments, and pass on prescription delivery updates by securely accessing users? private medical information. Amazon also ensures to protect users? privacy according to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
https://www.wired.com/story/alexa-whats-my-blood-sugar-level/
Various kinds of high-tech have been invented to help visitors and athletes at the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics. They include the Human Support Robot (HSR) and Delivery Support Robot (DSR) developed by Toyota as well as a power assist suit to prevent injuries when wearers lift heavy things by Panasonic. Recycled medals are also prepared for the winning athletes. https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/robot-assistants-from-toyota-and-panasonic-prep-for-the-tokyo-olympics/
