The Danish city of Aarhus has launched a new technology (still under test) to increase the safety of cyclists. This is RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), a chip installed on bicycles that coordinates road signs to give preference to cyclists approaching crossings.
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Radiofrequency technology promises to revolutionize livestock
A pilot project developed by the Center for Excellence in Advanced Electronic Technology (CEITEC), a public company linked to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, revealed that it is possible to have control of herds through radio frequency (RFID) chips. The technique would be an option for producers in the region, who suffer from constant stealing of livestock.
Application created in Porto helps blind people to avoid dangers
A mobile digital platform to assist blind people, giving them information about the environment around them, specific points of interest and areas considered dangerous, such as sidewalks and stairs, is being developed by an institute in Porto.
Technology will expedite baggage dispatch
Americans are quick to discover and adopt technologies that encourage self-service. The kiosks for check-in and printing of the ticket and the document to fix in the suitcase with the destination are already common place there. Now, Delta airline has announced the use of facial recognition technology for baggage dispatch.