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Robotic hand can identify objects with just one grasp

The three-fingered robotic gripper can 'feel' with great sensitivity along the full length of each finger - not just at the tips.

April 3, 2023 Read more

A graphene sensor to wirelessly control robots using only brain waves

It sounds like something from science fiction: Don a specialized, electronic headband and control a robot using your mind. But now, researchers have taken a step toward making this a reality.

April 3, 2023 Read more

Using artificial intelligence to design innovative materials

Researchers reviewed the use of artificial intelligence in materials science and the untapped spaces it opens if combined with physics-based simulations. Compared to traditional simulation mehtods AI has several advantages and will play a crucial role for material sciences in the future.

March 31, 2023 Read more

Can we connect to a virtual world like in the movie 'The Matrix'?

Recent advancements in microrobot technology have been developed to externally connect in vivo neural networks, bringing us one step closer to this futuristic concept.

March 31, 2023 Read more

From hyperconnectivity to AI: How can we tackle the environmental impact of the new Internet era?

A new research project aims to address the environmental consequences of digitalization and technological obsolescence by devising solutions that maximize the potential of wireless networks.

March 29, 2023 Read more

Electric roads pave the way for smaller car batteries

If an electric car charges while driving, the size of the battery can be reduced by up to 70 per cent, and the load on the power grid can be spread out over the day.

March 28, 2023 Read more

A metamaterial concrete for the development of smart civil infrastructure systems

Researchers present a new concept for lightweight and mechanically-tunable concrete systems that have integrated energy harvesting and sensing functionality.

March 27, 2023 Read more

New experiment translates quantum information between technologies in an important step for the quantum internet

Researchers have discovered a way to 'translate' quantum information between different kinds of quantum technologies, with significant implications for quantum computing, communication, and networking.

March 24, 2023 Read more

A neuromorphic synapse created from core materials for OLED TVs

Researchers developed a high-performance AI semiconductor device using indium gallium zinc oxide (IGZO), an oxide semiconductor widely used in OLED displays. The new device has proven to be excellent in terms of performance and power efficiency.

March 24, 2023 Read more

Robot caterpillar demonstrates new approach to locomotion for soft robotics

Researchers have demonstrated a caterpillar-like soft robot that can move forward, backward and dip under narrow spaces. The caterpillar-bot's movement is driven by a novel pattern of silver nanowires that use heat to control the way the robot bends, allowing users to steer the robot in either direction.

March 24, 2023 Read more

Artificial intelligence discovers secret equation for 'weighing' galaxy clusters

Astrophysicists have leveraged artificial intelligence to uncover a better way to estimate the mass of colossal clusters of galaxies. The AI discovered that by just adding a simple term to an existing equation, scientists can produce far better mass estimates than they previously had.

March 23, 2023 Read more

AI finds that first stars were clustered together

An international team has used artificial intelligence to analyze the chemical abundances of old stars and found indications that the very first stars in the Universe were born in groups rather than as isolated single stars.

March 23, 2023 Read more

Light meets deep learning: computing fast enough for next-gen AI

Compared with six years ago, silicon photonics is in a much better position to pull neural morphic processors from their currently low computational and physical size (footprint) efficiency to less unwieldy.

March 22, 2023 Read more

Detection of methanol using a soft photonic crystal robot

The color signals change according to changes in the surrounding environment due to the application of a photonic crystal film to the soft robot.

March 22, 2023 Read more

Biodegradable artificial muscles: going green in the field of soft robotics

Scientists developed fully biodegradable, high-performance artificial muscles. Their research project marks another step towards green technology becoming a lasting trend in the field of soft robotics.

March 21, 2023 Read more

Graphene-based material makes mind-controlled robots a reality (w/video)

Researchers have developed biosensor technology that will allow you to operate devices, such as robots and machines, solely through thought control. The technology has significant potential in fields such as advanced manufacturing, aerospace and healthcare - for example allowing people with a disability to control a wheelchair or operate prosthetics.

March 20, 2023 Read more

Resilient bug-sized robots keep flying even after wing damage

New repair techniques enable microscale robots to recover flight performance after suffering severe damage to the artificial muscles that power their wings.

March 15, 2023 Read more

Mix-and-match kit could enable astronauts to build a menagerie of lunar exploration bots (w/video)

Robotic parts could be assembled into nimble spider bots for exploring lava tubes or heavy-duty elephant bots for transporting solar panels.

March 14, 2023 Read more