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open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Current exoskeleton technology can help people regain some mobility, but cost and bulkiness keep it out of reach for most who could benefit. Making this technology both affordable and comfortable for daily use remains unresolved.
health-biology
global-unspecified
affordable
comfortable
people
mobility
build
robotic
exoskeletons
enough
widespread
everyday
whether
philosophy-ethics
haven
mathematics-logic
determine
resolved
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Smart thermostats have improved efficiency, but many systems still require manual adjustment to truly optimize comfort without wasting energy throughout changing conditions. Fully automated, effective climate optimization remains an unresolved technical challenge.
climate-environment
global-unspecified
systems
smart
comfort
energy
efficiency
yet
build
air
conditioning
heating
whether
philosophy-ethics
mathematics-logic
society-governance
technology-computing
haven
open
Global / Unspecified, Global
Concrete and asphalt trap heat, turning cities into dangerous hot zones during extreme weather, especially for people without air conditioning. Redesigning cities to stay cooler is now a matter of public safety, not comfort.
social-civic-problems
global-unspecified
cities
people
during
heat
cool
enough
protect
increasingly
severe
waves
climate-environment
systems
urban
society-governance
haven
african
