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New Solar Battery Works Down to -20°C, Cuts Install Time
Planet Wins4h ago

New Solar Battery Works Down to -20°C, Cuts Install Time

Chinese manufacturer Growatt just launched a plug-and-play home battery that works in freezing temps and lets homeowners stack up to 30 kWh of storage without rewiring. The system's cable-free design means faster, easier installations for solar families.

PV Magazine2 min read
AI Smart Homes Cut Caregiver Burnout for Dementia Patients
SolutionsFeb 18

AI Smart Homes Cut Caregiver Burnout for Dementia Patients

New AI-powered smart home technology is helping millions of family caregivers who spend 27 hours weekly caring for loved ones with dementia. These watchful systems prevent accidents and give exhausted caregivers much-needed relief.

Scientific American3 min read
Sweden Finds Smart Solution to Electricity Grid Strain
SolutionsFeb 11

Sweden Finds Smart Solution to Electricity Grid Strain

Researchers propose automated control systems for home appliances that could ease electricity grid congestion without disrupting daily life. The approach shifts away from complex pricing schemes that haven't delivered results after decades of testing.

Phys.org - Technology3 min read
Chicago Startup's $5 Battery Cuts Bills, Strengthens Grid
VideosJan 29

Chicago Startup's $5 Battery Cuts Bills, Strengthens Grid

A suitcase-sized smart battery that plugs into any wall outlet is helping homeowners save up to $300 a year while preventing blackouts. Chicago's Blip Energy just won $200,000 to prove their drop-in device can scale from apartments to hotels.

CleanTechnica3 min read
Smart Speaker Cuts Blood Sugar, Anxiety in Seniors
Health & WellnessJan 28

Smart Speaker Cuts Blood Sugar, Anxiety in Seniors

A 12-week study found that Amazon Echo Dots helped older adults with type 2 diabetes reduce mental distress and improve blood sugar levels. Nearly 30% of participants reported feeling a human-like connection with the device that kept them on track with their health.

Medical Xpress2 min read
Robot Learns New Tasks by Watching Videos Like Humans Do
VideosJan 24

Robot Learns New Tasks by Watching Videos Like Humans Do

A humanoid robot can now teach itself to perform household tasks it's never seen before by watching videos and understanding real-world physics. NEO represents a breakthrough where robots learn like humans do, without needing step-by-step programming for every single action.

The Robot Report2 min read
iRobot Exits Bankruptcy, Eyes Next-Gen Smart Homes
InnovationJan 24

iRobot Exits Bankruptcy, Eyes Next-Gen Smart Homes

The maker of millions of Roomba vacuum cleaners has emerged from bankruptcy with new ownership and a stronger financial foundation. Meanwhile, delivery robot company Serve Robotics is bringing its scaling expertise to healthcare by acquiring hospital robot maker Diligent Robotics.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read