How safe are self-driving cars? And how safe should they be before they're widely used? Risk Bites dives into the safety of autonomous vehicles, and looks at how we make sense of their risks and benefits. With scientist and emerging technologies expert Andrew Maynard. The video is part of Risk Bite
A gene drive is a radical new way of re-engineering the genetic makeup of an entire species - including harmful insects like the mosquito. But as the technology steams head, fueled by powerful gene editing techniques coming out of synthetic biology like CRISPR Cas9, what are the risks, and how can w
Imagine the drive technology of the future. How do you imagine a partner who will accompany you into this future? Voith helps you master the challenges of the megatrends in your industry, wherever you are in the world. Many years of know-how in drive technology and forward-looking thinking and acti
Is using a phone while driving dangerous? In the second of a two-parter, Risk Bites looks at cell phone use and distracted driving. This week's Risk Bites team: David Faulkner (Script, post-production) Ray Bingham (Technical Advice) Andrew Maynard (all the other stuff) Additional information:
Winter in the Norwegian town of Rjukan had long been one thing above all else – dark. But now life in the shadows is over for the residents. Three enormous mirrors on the northern mountain reflect the sun’s rays into the valley, illuminating the market square like gigantic floodlights. Drive and con
VECO-Drive is an innovative solution combining a mechanical planetary gear with frequency controlled servo motors. The electrical superimposing gear is the most efficient way to make speed variable. Since only a small amount of rated power is needed, an overall component efficiency of greater than 9
Everyone knows there's a strong link between sci-fi and technology. But science fiction movies can also provide powerful insights into how to innovation ethically and responsibly. This week's video draws on author, scientist and Risk Bites producer Andrew Maynard's book "Films from the Future: The
How do we ensure that facial recognition technology is developed responsibly and ethically? Risk Bites dives into the rather serious risks and ethical problems presented by face recognition. Because this such an important issue, we can only scratch the surface in 4 minutes – so please do check out
Technology is advancing at a crazy rate. But which country is leading the way? Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/LifeNoggin Follow Life Noggin! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeNoggin/?ref=br_rs Instagram: https://instagram.com/lifenoggin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lifenog
What is solution-focused risk assessment, and how can it help in the governance of emerging technologies? Solution-focused risk assessment, or SFRA, is a novel way of thinking about and managing risks developed by Adam Finkel. It involves analyzing the good and bad consequences of what we can do to
How should technology be used in the classroom? Find out in our video. This video was created by Chris Ross. This video was created to support the campaign "Goal 4 - Quality Education". Find more information on our website http://simpleshow-foundation.org/. Click here to see more videos: https://
People with epilepsy are only allowed to drive if a seizure is very unlikely. Swiss League Against Epilepsy 2021
