Zhongrui Funing Robotics Co Ltd (FN Robotics), a Shenyang, Liaoning-based unit of Zhongrui Funing Holding Group, China's leading intelligent service robots company, has announced the release of the nation's first ophthalmic robot for sensitive eye surgeries, putting China's medical robotics industry on a par with Western counterparts. Wan Meihui, Chief engineer of FN Robotics, said the ophthalmic robot (OR) can complete the injection treatment of age-related macular degeneration for the eyes in one second, a procedure that used to take more than an hour. "The OR can greatly shorten the operation time and cost, but also improve the comfort of patients. I am sure it will bring revolutionary changes to this niche but vital medical market. OR is a milestone in the medical robotics industry in China and even in the world," said Wan. The Ophthalmological Society of the Chinese Medical Association said there are about 40,000 qualified ophthalmologists in China, close to the number operating … [Read more...] about Chinese robotics company unveils a robot for eye surgeries
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Singaporean company plans to build smart city in Cambodia
International startup media platforms reported this week that Limestone Network is seeking to transform the face of Southeast Asia by building smart cities powered by blockchain technology. Limestone Network was founded in December last year by Singapore entrepreneur Eddie Lee, who is also the vice president of Singapore FinTech Association (SFA). According to Tech in Asia, the beginning of this undertaking will involve the construction of a 100-hectare mixed-use development project in the centre of Cambodia’s capital city. The project will include residential homes, office buildings, shopping malls, retail outlets, schools, and a gigantic convention centre, attracting 10,000 businesses and close to 200,000 people. All residents and workers will be provided a “digital passport” that will allow them full access to all the features of the Limestone app after thorough verification. Among other things, holders of the digital passports will be able to make … [Read more...] about Singaporean company plans to build smart city in Cambodia
Tesla cars show potential for wider business use
Tesla cars are selling well and are popular with the customers. And aside from just private use, many owners are showing potential that Tesla cars could be relied on for business use. Here's some of these cars. Recently, reports of a modified Model S car have confirmed that it's been converted to a hearse for funeral use. The modified car is being sold in Sweden for about 1.99 million Krona, which is said to be $208,000 stateside. Four Tesla cars have been converted into a hearse as confirmed by its makers. On the other end, startup Vanlifer shows that the upcoming Tesla Semi truck could be outfitted into a electric vehicle motorhome once it comes out as seen in Futurism's report. Its design shows that the whole Tesla Semi outfitted with windows on its top and sides where normal trucks often go for compact designs. Potentially, Tesla could also make a motorhome series with the Tesla Semi. The upcoming electric truck is not yet released but many large businesses and even the US … [Read more...] about Tesla cars show potential for wider business use
Stop using plastic products
Plastic pollution has become a worldwide crisis, now one of the most pressing environmental issues harming human and animal health. Plastic trash is beginning to literally overwhelm the earth’s oceans and rivers it has prompted the United Nations to start negotiating a treaty on plastic pollution. In spite of this crisis, most of the population has remained impervious to it. Walk into most restaurants and stores and you will find plastic products all over. This is true in almost every home and school in this country. What are the harmful effects of plastic pollution? Laura Parker, a freelance writer specializing on covering climate change and marine environments, wrote: “Millions of animals are killed by plastic every year, from birds to fish to other marine organisms. Nearly 700 species, including endangered ones, are known to have been affected by plastics. “Most of deaths to animals are caused by entanglement or starvation. Seals, whales, turtles and other … [Read more...] about Stop using plastic products
Canada to ban single-use plastics from 2021
A flightless cormorant sits on her nest surrounded by plastic waste on a remote island off the coast of Ecuador. MONTREAL - Canada will ban single-use plastics from 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday, declaring it a "global challenge" to phase out the plastic bags, straws and cutlery clogging the world's oceans. "I am very pleased to announce that as early as 2021, Canada will ban harmful, single-use plastics from coast to coast," Trudeau said, arguing Canada has a unique chance to lead the fight against plastic pollution as the country with the world's longest coastlines. Less than 10 percent of plastics used in Canada are currently recycled, he said. Each year a million birds and more than 100,000 marine mammals worldwide suffer injury or death by becoming entangled in plastic or ingesting it through the food chain -- with single-use items representing some 70 percent of the plastic waste littering the marine environment. "You've all heard the stories and seen … [Read more...] about Canada to ban single-use plastics from 2021