TechXplore

The tactile tech giving deaf runners a fair start

A gold‑medalist has developed a vibrating starting block to give deaf athletes clearer, fairer race starts.

In Tokyo, BBC TechXplore tests live translation and AI-powered displays that makes the city more navigable.

At Tokyo's Deaflympics, deaf Judo fans aren't just watching the matches, they're feeling them, thanks to Hapbeat.

As billions of solar panels near the end of their lifespan, Japan looks at innovative solutions to recycle them.

Fukuoka, a city on Japan's Kyushu island, uses cutting-edge technology such as satellites and AI to save water.

Some dairy cattle in Hokkaido are not only producing milk but also fuelling a more sustainable future.

A new generation of smart goggles provide real time visual feedback to enhance athletic performance.

A new app uses indoor mapping and audio cues to deliver step-by-step directions to Paralympians.

A high-tech sleeve uses biometric threads to collect athletes' data to enhance their performance.

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