Tech Archives – Page 2 of 27

In Wine, and Blockchain, We Trust

A bottle of wine goes through many steps before it reaches the glass. Starting from the grape, it is monitored, barrelled, bottled, registered, regulated, stored, moved, and sold. At each stage, people rely on trust instead of checking every detail. This can lead to issues such as counterfeit bottles, lost records, and questions from buyers about the wine’s origin. The main challenge is making wine traceable without adding cost or slowing down the process. Prof. Joshua Ellul and Prof. Gordon Pace at the University of Malta, and their team, are working on this problem.

AI that Moves with You: UN1Q Fitness and the Science of Smarter Exercise

Can artificial intelligence become your next personal trainer? One Maltese start-up is redefining fitness by merging AI, computer vision, and physiotherapy to create a virtual coach that understands your body’s every move – guiding you toward safer, smarter, and truly personalised exercise.

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Unveiling Attachment Styles with AI

MindOnly has developed an Artificial Intelligence tool that can assess your attachment style. This Malta-based research project, supported by Xjenza, has created a platform that reads non-verbal cues to better understand users. This may prove to be a useful personal development tool and, crucially, a valuable resource for mental health practitioners.

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Smarter Swimming: How AI and Wearables Are Redefining Performance in the Pool

When a curious mother and seasoned AI researcher dipped her toes into the world of competitive swimming, she did not expect to launch one of the most comprehensive sports-tech initiatives Malta has ever seen. Now, through two intertwined projects – DIVE and SWIM-360 – Dr Vanessa Camilleri and her team at the University of Malta are capturing the full stroke of what makes swimmers fast, efficient, and injury-free.

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Driving Efficiency in Electric Motors

Electric motors are everywhere in modern infrastructure. If they are improved, the economic and environmental benefits are vast. Professor of Engineering Reiko Raute and his research team are developing an efficient, hybrid drive system that can be paired with induction motors or, yet more efficient, permanent magnet synchronous motors of his own design. He speaks with Jonathan Firbank about the technologies and the possibilities they represent.

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Rethinking Venting: A Smarter Way to Tackle Air Traps in Injection Moulding

Injection moulding is a staple of industrial production, responsible for creating everything from phone cases to medical devices. It is especially preferred for producing plastic parts quickly and efficiently. But even an industry favourite process this mature is not immune to inefficiencies. THINK speaks to the VacuUM team to learn more.

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Listening to the Sea: Inside Malta’s First Ocean Observatory

Malta is launching its first ocean observatory system, a floating collection of instruments designed to monitor every aspect of the Mediterranean. Dr Adam Gauci is a lecturer at the Department of Geosciences at the University of Malta and has years of experience in oceanographic data science. He sat down with Colan MacKenzie to discuss the trials and tribulations of turning this idea into reality and the future role this observatory will play in combating climate change.

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ASTRA-AI: Teaching AI to Listen for Trouble in Space

Every second counts in space, where a minor error can set an entire mission on a path to disaster. ASTRA-AI is a project led by researchers at the University of Malta that is exploring the possibility of using Artificial Intelligence to detect anomalies in satellite data before they escalate into serious problems.

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Exploring Additional Functionality for Home Battery Storage Systems

Using renewable energy, like solar photovoltaic, to generate electricity for direct use and to electrify other sectors significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Yet, the intermittent nature and dependence on solar irradiation – the amount of energy the sun puts out at a time – complicate the operation of the power network. Home battery storage systems can assist in multiple ways.

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Unlocking Knowledge: The Power of Open Access to Research Data

Research Data Management offers researchers a way to safeguard their findings and a pathway to collaboration, efficiency, and greater recognition for their work. At its core, research data forms the foundation of every scholarly discovery, making Open Access essential for more transparent and reusable research.

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