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Technology - The future of UI Synopsis It's 10 years since Minority Report hit our screens. The film's science adviser and inventor John Underkoffler demos g-speak – the real-life version of the eye-popping, tai chi-meets-cyberspace computer interface that Tom Cruise used to whoosh through video clips of future crimes. About the Speaker Remember the data interface from Minority Report? - Technology Ambri’s liquid metal battery technology is distinct from other storage options on the market today. Each cell consists of three self-separating liquid layers — two metals and a salt — that float on top of each other based on density differences and immiscibility. The system operates at elevated temperature maintained by self-heating during charging and discharging. The result is a low-cost and efficient storage system. Low Cost Ambri achieves low cost through the use of inexpensive, earth-abundant materials and a design that can take advantage of the economies of scale inherent to electro-metallurgy and conventional manufacturing. Flexible In the world of electricity storage, the liquid metal battery technology performs like both a tractor and a race car. Long Lifespan Liquid electrodes offer a robust alternative to solid electrodes, avoiding common failure mechanisms of conventional batteries, such as electrode particle cracking. Easy to Permit Unique The Chemistry The System