Solar doesn't just reduce emissions, it can save on maintenance costs for law enforecement vehicles. After all, something's got to keep those radios running.
The efficiency is still far below what's needed to make this competitive with traditional solar products, but painting on solar cells remains an appealing dream.
Making robots from fabric that were once made from metal can have huge implications on the future of materials usage. I, for one, welcome our new inflatable overlords.
These low-impact, solar-powered desalination units could be a potential boon to water-scarce coastal communities, disaster-prone areas, as well as local marine life.