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We live in times where innovation is at its peak with plenty of ‘market disruptors’. This consistent innovation is facilitated by a design methodology known as Design Thinking which enables companies to tackle real world problems more efficiently. 

Prototyping is the starting point of the innovation cycle. In an age where new innovations pop up every other minute, 3D printing has established itself as one of the most popular prototyping techniques. But have you ever considered injection molding for prototyping? 

The aerial robotics industry is highly innovative with constant application specific developments. Airgility is one such disruptive innovator with several mission specific drones in their portfolio that can take care of inspection activities that are far too dangerous for humans. Read on to discover more about their drones.

Minimizing food waste and maximizing amount of grains surviving till the end of supply chain is crucial. The CROVER team is tackling a serious problem which is often overlooked in the food supply chain. They are developing a subterranean robot, capable of monitoring grain quality in silos and other grain storage chambers.

An accessible world is a basic human right. Unfortunately, not everyone is able to access the world equally. Alan Esses and Alberto Esses are looking to tackle this issue by designing a customized wheelchair for Sophia Malthus, so that her life on a wheelchair gets more comfortable and accessible.

Robin Kocher is developing a specially engineered suit that can withstand extreme temperature conditions and protect the wearer in heavy impact situations. 

As the population dwindles in some parts of the world, it is becoming increasingly imperative to find alternate ways of performing certain repetitive tasks. The Sobits team is designing a robotic hand capable of substituting activities performed by a human hand

From serving food in restaurants to disinfecting public spaces, these robots can do it all. UV Robotics team is developing ground based autonomous robots with diverse functionalities. 

Lunar arm for excavation is quite expensive to build and requires materials that are lightweight and strong. The student team from Concordia University, Montreal are developing a 3D printed lunar rover arm for the Canadian Space agency.