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Underwater robots makes the difficult less dangerous.
Robotics in the workplace is often tasked with jobs that are dangerous for humans. And underwater maneuvering is a logical application. BluHaptics is a robotics software company based in Seattle, Washington. They are commercializing software developed through research...
Simple cup saving infant lives worldwide.
A collaboration of researchers at the University of Washington, a Seattle-based world health organization PATH and Seattle Children's Hospital have developed a simple cup that will help feed infants unable to nurse. A partnership with a Norwegian global health...
Washington State selected for first White House AI conference.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are hot topics in the technology field. Washington State companies such as Microsoft, Allen Institute, Amazon, Voicebox and Hoaloa Robotics are on the leading edge of developing artificial intelligence technologies. AI...
There’s an app to curb distracted driving.
We are hearing more and more about the perils of distracted driving. One Washington State entrepreneur has developed an app that becomes your own smartphone dashcam monitoring your driving. And, it's hands-free. The app can help you become a better driver by recording...
The future of aircraft design and manufacturing.
Washington State has been pioneering commercial aircraft design and manufacture for over a century. The next generation aircraft are using state of the art composite materials and advanced methods of manufacturing. Mukilteo-based Electroimpact has been at the...
Growth puts Washington in the top 5.
Business expansion. Start-up launches. Job openings across industry sectors. All are signs of a robust economy and a positive business climate that characterize Washington State. As pioneers in technology, advanced manufacturing and composite materials, commercial...
Searching for water in space.
When you think of mining asteroids in outer space you would naturally imagine searching for minerals that can be used here on earth. But one of the most valuable resources in space is water. Redmond-based Planetary Resources is launching a spacecraft with sensors to...
Expanding infrastructure to support expanding cloud services.
With Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services leading the way in the cloud and a robust ecosystem of cloud services companies, Washington State is a world leader in cloud computing. As the need for cloud services increases the infrastructure in Washington State is...
Artificial intelligence is changing our lives and our economy.
Will Alexa and Cordana become like a member of the family, anticipating our needs and responding to our emotions? Forward-thinking tech innovators in Washington State are developing and refining artificial intelligence and integrating it into a wide array of...
Paper: Don’t write it off just yet.
If University of Washington researchers have their way, the paperless society will never see the light of day. Working with Disney, they have come up with a way to connect pieces of paper to the Internet, opening up a dizzying array of possibilities, from interactive...
Washington is a natural for virtual reality.
It looks like VR is well on its way to becoming the next big thing in technology. Creating virtual worlds requires a mix of tech and creative talent, and Washington State is blessed with an abundance of both. Leaders in hardware development such as Microsoft, Valve...
Washington rural communities partner to create new future.
Many rural communities around the country are struggling to rebuild infrastructure, create new jobs where traditional industries have been lost and foster sustainable economies. Two Washington State communities in the Stillaguamish Valley, Arlington and Darrington,...