Scotland isn't all just kilts, bagpipes, haggis and whisky -- Scottish technology achievements have become the envy of many countries, and the country's scientists and researchers
Some of the Scottish technology projects that have received more attention have to do with sustainability. These eco-friendly ventures tend to get a lot of praise and attention simply because while they may have been developed in Scotland, their utility means they can be of use in lots of other countries and world regions.
Projects in other realms of science and engineering have also been well-received due to their cutting-edge nature, with some of the projects testing technology and systems that are downright futuristic and could have fascinating implications in the years to come.
11 Scottish Technology Triumphs
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Real Life Pandora Landscapes
Jim Richardson's Photography Inspires Films like Avatar
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Robot-Staffed Hospitals
A Scottish Hospital is Using Robotic Nurses for Mundane Tasks
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Speedy Split Typers
The KALQ Keyboard is an Efficient Redesign for Accelerated Alphabetic Input
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Revolutionary Water Roads
Falkirk Wheel Bridges Gap From Edinburgh to Glasgow
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Magnificently Magnetic Fluids
Fraser Ross’s Magnetic Fluid May Sculpt a New Era for Art
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Air-Powered Batteries
'STAIR' Technology Ushers in a New Era in Alternative Energy
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Underwater Wave Farms
Tidal Energy Turns Ocean Waves Into A Power Source
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Tactile Tune Transmitters
Music Echo Transfers the Beats from Your Player to Vibrating Beads
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Motorized Senior Shoes
The Re-Step is Designed to Teach Seniors to Walk Again
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Bright Scottish Camera Straps
The Meredith Wendell x SFK Camera Straps Collection is Vivacious
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Clean Coal Demo Projects
Scottishpower Receives Funding for CSS Plant
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Honeycomb-Shaped Wind Turbines
This Bladeless Wind Turbine Design is Easy to Implement Anywhere
Smart Aid Kits
Smart Aid Kit Uses Artificial Intelligence to Support Health
AI-Generated Interior Detailing
Tsuruta Architects Accents This House with AI-Generated Engravings
Hydrogen-Powered Pickup Trucks
A Hydrogen Fuel Cell Toyota Hilux is Being Developed in the UK
Electronic Waste-Made Mechanic Watches
NanoRobotGeek Developed a DIY Apple Watch Out of E-Waste
900-Mile Electric Vehicles
Toyota Claims its Solid-State Batteries Will Reach 900 Miles per Charge
AI-designed Whiskey Bottles
No Two Bottles from the Label 5 City Lights Edition are Alike
Nature-Inspired Solar Panel Trees
New World Wind Develops the Aeroleaf Hybrid Technology
Compact Portable Power Stations
Volcan Creative's Futuristic Power Station is Trustworthy
Tech-Enhanced Cosmetic Bags
The Shell Well Smart Cosmetic Travel Case is 10-in-One
Retro-Inspired Electric Vehicle Concepts
The Makkina Triumph TR25 is Inspired by the Jabbeke TR2
Future Building Material Exhibitions
The Farrell Centre Debuts Its Inaugural Exhibition
Multifunctional Massage Jackets
The Heptathlon Black Technology Down Jacket Has a Vibrating Unit
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Sustainable Airport Terminal Designs
This Lush Green Terminal is Powered By Renewable Energy
Breakthrough Graphene Batteries
NASA's Work on Project Sabers is Extremely Important
Futuristic Whisky Bottles
Johnnie Walker's NFC-Enabled Bottles Visualize the Year 2220
Sustainably Inked Whisky Bottles
These Johnnie Walker Bottles Use Ink Made from Air Pollution
Regenerative Cycling Equipment
The Conceptual 'Energy Keeper' by Sasha Torgova is Eco-Friendly
Tourist Destination Predictions
BonusFinder Canada Used Technology to Predict the Future
Medical Aesthetic Skincare
SkinBetter Science Shares Cutting-Edge Proprietary Tech
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Solar-Powered Charging Robots
The Conceptual Solar Mars Bot Provides Power to Charge Up Solutions
Electrostatic Surface Sprayers
Victory Innovations Uses Electrostatic Energy to Power its Sprayers
Next-Gen Smartphone Batteries
The Honor Silicon-Carbon Battery Has Increased Power Density
Missile-Firing Unmanned Drones
This Uncrewed Drone Can Fire Advanced Multi-Role Missiles
Tree-Inspired Solar Panel Systems
The SolarBotanic Energy Tree Works in Public or Private Spaces
Artificial Intelligence Hardware
NASA Uses AI to Enhance the Performance of Its Hardware
Solar-Powered Electric Boats
This Boat's Batteries are Powered With the Help Of Solar Panels
Solar-Powered Rover Kits
4M's 'Solar Rover Kit' Educates Kids About the Power of Green Science
Health-Empowering Luxe Bag Designs
Bridget Scanlan Designs a New Range of Bags for KYT
Innovative Seaweed Fabrics
PhycoLabs Harnesses the Potential of Seaweed in Textile Production
Energy-Efficient Office Buildings
This Czech Office Complex is Outfitted With Eco-Friendly Designs
Floating Wind Platforms
This Offshore Platform Allows For Ultra-Efficient Turbine Operations
Nostalgic Scottish Beer Collections
Vault City Launches the New Irn-Bru-Inspired Beer Lineup
Wearable Robotic Medical Technology
Researchers Built a Technology That Helps People with ALS
Whisky-Inspired AR Sculptures
State of the art. A.I 02/15/23 Explores the Art of Distillation
Art-Focused STEAM Kits
Robot in a Can Helps Build STEAM Skills Through Art and Design Education
Energy-Hauling Battery Tankers
This Japanese Tanker Can Transport Surplus Renewable Energy
Wind-Powered Cargo Ships
Mitsubishi Corporation Retrofits Pyxis Ocean for Sustainability Purposes
Eco-Conscious Scotch Packaging
This New Laphroaig Packaging Cuts Emissions by 30%
Award-Winning Housing Designs
Hong-En Lin Emphasizes the Importance of Clean Water Access
Accessible Space Travel Systems
This Space Elevator Concept by Jordan William Hughes is Wondrous
In-House Generative AI Technology
Samsung Presents its New Gauss Technology to Several Features
Sustainable Metal-Hydrogen Batteries
EnerVenue Launches its Next-Gen Metal-Hydrogen Battery
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Sleek Robotic Wheelchair Designs
The KIMM Designs a New Self-Controlled Liberating Wheelchair
Per Plant Farming Solutions
The Small Robot Company is Transforming Agriculture with Edge AI
Exceptionally Efficient Solar Cells
These Saudi-Made Solar Cells Use Groundbreaking Materials
Energy-Efficient Supermarkets
Sainsbury’s Hook is Powered by 100% Renewable Electricity
Low-Cost Battery Alternatives
MIT Scientists Develop Efficient Energy Storage System
Luxe Car-Inspired Bottle Designs
The Macallan and Bentley Motors Creates the Macallan Horizon
Cheeky Electric Vehicles Ads
Škoda 'Hijacks' Competitors in Innovative Marketing Campaign
Anniversary-Celebrating Soccer Jerseys
adidas Celebrates Scotland's National Team with New Jersey
Pest-Slaying Agricultural Robots
The 'TartanPest' Robot Detects & Destroys Lanternfly Eggs
Highland Building-Converted Studios
Moxon Architects Renovates a Cluster of Farm Buildings
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings
This Dutch Building Now Boasts Solar Panels & Insect Hotels
Futuristic Fusion Power Plants
This Power Plant Will Efficiently Contribute to the Electrical Grid
Retailer Sustainability Milestones
Staples Canada is Exceeding Sustainability Goals Ahead of 2025
Nature-Inspired Tech Booths
SUMSEI is Said to Unveil a Distinctive Booth at CES 2024
Eco-Friendly Telecom Companies
SK Group Showcased Over 40 Sustainable Technologies at CES 2023
Hyper-Efficient Thermal Batteries
These Carbon Batteries Can Store & Transmit Clean Energy
Bendable Battery Designs
Anthro Energy's Flexible Battery Was Showcased at the Beacon Exhibition
Zero-Emissions Aircraft
This Battery-Electric Aircraft Aims to Revolutionize Air Travel
Biotech Base Layers
These Bio-Based Base Layers are Made with Planet-Friendly Fabrics
Thermoregulating Robotic Beehives
This Gadget Helps Keep Honeybee Colonies Warm During Cold Snaps
Industrial Wastewater Clean-Ups
Aquacycl Boasts Innovative Water-Cleaning Technology
DIY Whisky Bottles
Stauning's Customizable Labels Creatively Solve Supply Chain Issues
Greenery-Packed Museum Buildings
This Science Museum is Designed Around a Central Park
Sustainable Portable Solar Generators
BLUETTI Presents its New Battery-Powered Solar Generators
Car-Backed Luxury Whiskies
Bowmore Islay Launches a New Whisky Collection with Aston Martin
Robotic Knitting Factories
KX Labs is Looking to Inject Momentum in Domestic Shoe Production
Massive Zero-Emissions Trucks
First Mode's New Mining Truck is Supposedly More Sustainable
AI-Enhanced Bespoke Vacuums
Samsung Presents a New Tech-Informed Jet AI Vacuum Design
Emissions-Free Cargo Barges
The H2 Barge 2 Project Will Convert the Vessel to Clean Energy
Microplastic Particle-Transformed Designs
The Tyre Collective Creates Products from Particles
Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories
The Samsung Eco-Friends Collection Has 55 Products
Battery Recycling Solutions
Gisele Azimi Experiments with Captured Carbon Dioxide
Battery-Ready E-Boilers
The BOLT Electric Boiler is Revolutionizing Home Heating and Hot Water
Sustainable Battery Recycling
Call2Recycle Canada Partners with BWH Hotels for New Project
Pollution-Absorbing Murals
The Bruichladdich Distillery 'We Also Make Whisky' Mural is Progressive
Twist-and-Mix Cocktails
Glenlivet Twist & Mix Cocktails Feature First-to-Market Technology
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
Scar Tissue-Evading Implants
This Medical Implant Alters Drug Delivery to Curb Scar Tissue Impact
Levitating Firefighting Robots
This Prototype Robot Can Blast Water From a Safe Distance
Updated Tech-Brand Store Locations
The New Apple Store is at Battersea Power Station
Turbine Recycling Services
Enva Launches a Wind Turbine Blade Recycling Service in the UK
Chance to win £10,000
Meet the Cornish upcycler inspiring people
Battery Rental Services
Swobbee Launches an Online Marketplace for Rental Batteries
Magnetized Fusion Power Plants
Al_A Designs a "World's First" in Oxfordshire, UK
Sustainable Future Contests
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest Empowers Young Minds
Metal-Clad Sleek Hillside Houses
Technique Designs the Den in Scotland with Black Metal
Cancer-Combatting Engineered Bacteria
Researchers at Standford Develops Staphylococcus Epidermidis
AI Smart Factories
Ericsson, AWS & Hitachi Unveil the New AI-Powered Smart Factories
Women Leader-Honouring Initiatives
The Balvenie Recognizes Women Leaders in the Whisky Industry
UAE-Based Smart Taxis
UAE Residents Will Be Able to Call AI Smart Taxis Thanks to Hyundai
Biodegradable Glitter Innovations
USask Researchers Develop an Innovative Bio-Glitter Alternative
Sustainable Deep-Sea Harvesting Robots
Impossible Metals Experiments with Robotic Innovations
Intricate Glass Whisky Sculptures
Zaha Hadid Architects Designs the Luminary No.2 Rare Sculpture
Folklore-Inspired Fragrance Lines
Jorum Studio’s Scottish Odyssey Boasts Five Fragrances
Jacquard Textile Design Exhibitions
Kutsaa Saksi Unveils In The Borderlands in Helsinki
Color-Changing Smart Fabrics
Researchers at UoW in Ontario Develop a Smart Material
LED-Wrapped Airport Renovations
Prague's Airport is Getting a Sustainable and High-Tech Update
Transformed Research Facilities
ZGF Architects Joins Wexford Science & Technology on a New Reno
Electronic Waste-Built Racing Cars
Lazerian and Envision Racing Design the Recover-E Series
Spiky Inflatable Sculptures
Steve Messam Presents His Sculptures During Clerkenwell Design Week
Flame-Resistant Firefighting Drones
These Drones Can Fly Into Fires to Scout Impacted Structures
Inclusive Whisky Stock Photos
The OurWhisky Foundation's Free Photos Update Outdated Stereotypes
Efficient Virtual Power Plants
These Battery-Swap Stations Are Contributing to the Electrical Grid
Vocational Education Advocacy Campaigns
Kagiso Trust and Sasol Foundation Launch a New Initiative
AI-Empowered Vehicle Designs
Toyota Research Institute Plays Around with Generative AI
3D-Printed Public Pavilion Prototypes
Hassell Works with Nagami on a New Public Pavilion
Eclipse-Capturing Smartphone Apps
Students at WKU Develop the Sunsketcher App Backed by NASA
Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
Teni & Tayo Offers a Subscription Box of STEM Crafts Inspired by Africa
Authentic Scottish Delis
The Shoap is London's First-Ever Scottish Deli
Holiday-Ready Whisky Cocktails
Grant's Whisky Introduces Tailored Cocktails for the Holiday Season
Solar Cell Cycling Paths
These Dutch Cycling Paths Are Sheathed In Photovoltaic Cells
Energy-Efficient Headquarter Buildings
The New 'Bench' Building Prioritizes Sustainable Design
Open-Air Kenyan Holiday Homes
PAT Renovates the Falcon House with Passive Cooling Systems
Molecular Technology Whiskey Ranges
Stateless Whiskey Features Spirits Fine-Tuned in the Lab
IVF-Supporting Medical Devices
This Device Carries Out Sperm Selection to Boost IVF Cycle Success
Travel-Inspired Air Fresheners
Dacia Created an Air Freshener Range Inspired by Top UK Road Trips
Indian Automotive Power Expansions
Daewoo Launches its Korean Automotive Battery Line in India
AI-Powered News Reporters
The Sky News ChatGPT-Powered News Reporter Tests the Technology
Collaborative Tartan Apparel Collections
St Andrews Links and TravisMathew Unveil New Collection
Poised Medieval-Themed Buildings
William Matthews Associate Designs the Tintagel Castle Footbridge
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Award-Winning Whisky Collections
DIAGEO Announces Its Latest Distillers Edition Collection
Summarized Neuroscience News
Neurotech News Summarizes the Science World Without the Jargon
Scottish Esports Programs
Dundee and Angus College Introduces the First Esports Degree in Scotland
Eco-Friendly Antarctic Research Buildings
The 'Discovery Building' Aims to Cut Carbon Emissions
Futuristic Wave Energy Plants
This Plant Can Harness Marine Energy to Produce Green Hydrogen
Decarbonizing Demonstrator Aircraft
The 'EcoPulse' is Powered By High-Density Batteries
Swedish Electric Road Highways
Trafikverket is Leading a Project to Charge EVs Whilst Driving
Innovative Assembly Systems
Epson Updates its Advanced SCARA Range with the New GX-B Series
Sleep Technology Partnerships
Evezari is Opening a Sleep Research Center with KAIST
Railway-Inspired Lighting Series
Novocastrian Designs the Insulator Lighting Collection
Weatherized Visual Wooden Homes
Denizen Works Creates the Hundred Acre Wood House in Scotland