Smart fabric measures heart rate, heals itself
Our days of patching up or discarding torn clothing may soon be over.
Apr 24, 2023 report
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Advanced Materials Technologies
Advanced Materials Technologies is the new home for all technology-related materials applications research, with particular focus on advanced device design, fabrication and integration, as well as new technologies based on novel materials. It bridges the gap between fundamental laboratory research and industry.
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Website
- https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/2365709X
Robotics
Researchers develop a soft robot that shifts from land to sea with ease
Most animals can quickly transition from walking to jumping to crawling to swimming if needed without reconfiguring or making major adjustments.
Mar 14, 2023
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Software
A 4D printer for smart materials with magneto- and electro-mechanical properties
Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) have created software and hardware for a 4D printer with applications in the biomedical field. In addition to 3D printing, this machine allows for controlling extra functions: ...
Mar 7, 2023
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Under pressure: Breakthrough new material solves problem of wearable sensors
A team of researchers, led by Trisha L. Andrew, professor of chemistry and chemical engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, recently announced that they have synthesized a new material that solves one of the ...
Jan 30, 2023
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Engineering
Scaling up the production of liquid metal circuits
Carnegie Mellon mechanical engineering researchers have developed a new scalable and reproducible manufacturing technique that could accelerate the mainstream adoption and commercialization of soft and stretchable electronics.
Aug 30, 2022
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Robotics
Future robots could 'see' using new type of electronic skin
A new form of flexible photodetector could provide future robots with an electronic skin capable of "seeing" light beyond the range of human vision.
Jul 13, 2022
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211
Engineering
Ionically conductive fibers provide a new track for smart and functional textiles
Electronically conductive fibers are already in use in smart textiles, but in a recently published research article ionically conductive fibers have proven to be of increasing interest. The so-called ionofibers achieve higher ...
Jun 13, 2022
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Robotics
Engineers create insect-inspired robots that can monitor hard-to-reach spots
These ancient creatures can squeeze through the tiniest cracks, fit snugly into tight spaces and survive in harsh environments: There aren't many spaces that are off-limits to an insect.
Mar 3, 2022
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133
Energy & Green Tech
Spray-on coating could make solar panels snow-resistant
In an advance that could dramatically improve the productivity of solar panels in cold climates, a University of Michigan-led team has demonstrated an inexpensive, clear coating that reduced snow and ice accumulation on solar ...
Dec 21, 2021
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Welcoming composite inks into the fold
A screen-printing approach to creating foldable circuits could make many functional devices easier and cheaper to mass produce.
Oct 13, 2021
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