Are drones, robotics and AI the future of firefighting? 🤖🔥 Imagine robots battling fires inside buildings, AI-powered drones scanning for hazards from above and fire trucks with extendable legs stepping over traffic to respond in record time. It might sound like science fiction, but Assistant Commissioner Jon Broomhall, who leads our Future Capability division, opens up about how emerging technologies could further protect our firefighters – by sending machines into the danger zone first. | De

Close Up of Strange Lights All our live videos were deleted. (We received notice from Facebook.) So we will be posting the popular ones. In this video, we take a closer look at the strange lights deployed in the downtown area of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. These LED lights shine a purple/blue beam into pedestrians as they walk along the sidewalks. (Should be noted this city like many others across the West are implicated in the so-called smart city agenda that includes 15 minute walk and bicycle c

20 reactions | Emerging technologies such as robotics, 3D printing, & AI, while helping drive future prosperity, also pose challenges for workers. What’s the future of work & what can developing Asia & the Pacific do to prepare for this change? Find out on April 11. #FutureOfWork | ADB Philippines | Facebook