CyberRadar, a contactless device enabling safe breath monitoring in patients, has been developed by scientists from the Gdańsk University of Technology and the Medical University of Gdańsk. The device can help medics in the fight against COVID-19 and in diagnosing people with respiratory and circulatory problems.
Cosmetics containing microcapsules of ozonated hemp oil in hyaluronic acid - eye serum and hand serum, packed in fully biodegradable films - have been developed by scientists from the University of Agriculture in Krakow. They used the polymer to obtain preparations that moisturize the skin, rebuild damaged epidermis and regenerate tissues.
An 'electronic nose' that can help detect sources of problematic odours and monitor their levels in the environment is being developed by scientists at the Wrocław University of Science and Technology.
Krakow scientists have developed a 3D implant, adapted to the anatomy of patients, for the surgical treatment of inguinal hernia.
Winners of 23rd Polish Product of the Future competition were announced this week. The competition is organized by the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP) and the National Centre for Research and Development. The prizes went to projects in the fields including medicine, biotechnology and electronics.
An idea to make reusable packaging with 'green' polymers as a way of minimising waste has been awarded in a nationwide competition.
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic” (Arthur C. Clarke). Researchers are working on a shape-shifting robotic material able to transform into any object or machine. Strong like solids and transformable like fluids, will T-1000 terminators knock on our doors soon?
A new method for preventing 'eavesdropping' on information sent via a fibre optic cable without immediately getting caught is being developed by the Military University of Technology in Warsaw.
Biodegradable masks with anti-viral filters that can destroy viruses are being developed by scientists at the Łódż University of Technology.
Polish company Contur 2000 has taken third place in the CYBATHLON 2020 competition with their HybridLeg entry to the bionic leg prostheses category.