SolarWindow is working on transparent veneers that can be placed on windows to turn them into electricity-generating solar cells. They're aiming to provide these veneers to the skyscraper market, which consumes 40% of the electricity generated in the US, and cut their energy expenditure in half. www.solarwindow.com
The police robots in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have a touchscreen on their body and a microphone connected to the Dubai Police call centres. They have face screening technology and can can salute and shake hands. They're aiming to provide better police services for the UAE without hiring more people. www.springwise.com/dubai-launches-real-life-robocop/?
