Engineering
Delays to train services caused by leaves on the line could finally become a thing of the past, thanks to new track cleaning technology developed by engineers at the University of Sheffield.
Oct 7, 2021
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Robotics
Researchers have proposed a new strategy for the shape assembly of robot swarms based on the idea of mean-shift exploration: When a robot is surrounded by neighboring robots and unoccupied locations, it actively gives up ...
Feb 12, 2024
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Engineering
A new engineering technique that could help to preserve historic stone buildings and bridges has been developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield.
May 22, 2023
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Robotics
Robotic fabrics that can shrink, grow in size and move with precision are becoming a reality, thanks to new research from scientists at the University of Sheffield.
Jul 18, 2023
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Robotics
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have created an aquatic robot which could be used during underwater search and rescue operations.
May 17, 2016
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Energy & Green Tech
Researchers from the University of Sheffield are delivering affordable, clean energy to remote communities in Sierra Leone as part of a pioneering new project.
Jul 1, 2020
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Energy & Green Tech
Rail systems around the world could help mitigate climate change and clean the air of CO2 by capturing the sustainable energy generated when trains brake and decelerate.
Jul 20, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
A new study from the University of Sheffield has confirmed the potential for Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) to be a 'game changer' in addressing global environmental challenges.
Aug 30, 2017
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Engineering
A new insight into how leaves transform into slippery layers on railway lines, causing delays for passengers and costing the rail industry millions of pounds every year, has been revealed by engineers at the University of ...
Feb 14, 2024
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Robotics
A new type of valve that makes soft robots more resilient to damage, has been developed by engineers at the University of Sheffield.
Jul 25, 2024
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