New multi-purpose robot changes shape for different uses
Researchers have designed a robot which can change form to tackle varying scenarios.
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Engineering
Tall buildings could be built quicker if damping models were correct, study finds
Multi-story buildings are assembled over cautiously to withstand wind strengths, researchers have found.
Sep 19, 2023
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New dual-arm robot achieves bimanual tasks by learning from simulation
An innovative bimanual robot displays tactile sensitivity close to human-level dexterity using AI to inform its actions.
Aug 24, 2023
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Consumer & Gadgets
Travel back to ancient Greece in virtual reality
A new virtual reality (VR) app which takes users on a journey back in time to ancient Greece where they are able to experience first-hand what it was like to consult with the Greek god Zeus at the Oracle of Dodona has been ...
Jun 30, 2023
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Sponge helps robotic arms grasp delicate objects
A simple sponge has improved how robots grasp, scientists from the University of Bristol have found.
Jun 6, 2023
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Engineering
Propellers are louder over ground, researchers find
The effects of the ground on propeller noise have been measured experimentally for the very first time by researchers in the Aeroacoustics research team at the University of Bristol.
May 23, 2023
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Robotics
Robot fish makes splash with motion breakthrough
A coil-powered robot fish designed by scientists at the University of Bristol could make underwater exploration more accessible.
Apr 25, 2023
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Engineering
Scientists discover toughest known material at ultra-cold temperatures
Researchers at the University of Bristol have discovered an alloy that shows increased strength at over –250°C (20 Kelvin), making it the toughest material on record.
Feb 8, 2023
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Sea creatures inspire marine robots engineered to operate in extraterrestrial oceans
Scientists at the University of Bristol have drawn on the design and life of a mysterious zooplankton to develop underwater robots.
Feb 2, 2023
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Important breakthrough in quantum computing could lead to more efficient batteries and solar cells
Researchers from the University of Bristol, quantum start-up, Phasecraft and Google Quantum AI have revealed properties of electronic systems that could be used for the development of more efficient batteries and solar cells.
Oct 11, 2022
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