Robotic sensors could help transform prosthetics
A pioneering project to develop advanced sensors for use in robotic systems, could transform prosthetics and robotic limbs.
Aug 1, 2022
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Engineering
Dynamic building facades inspired by marine organisms could reduce heating, cooling and lighting costs
A new, low-cost "optofluidic" system designed by University of Toronto researchers—and inspired by marine life like fish, crab and krill—could help buildings save energy by dynamically changing the appearance of their ...
Jul 18, 2022
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Plant-inspired TransfOrigami microfluidics
The health of a plant's vasculature depends on its capacity to respond to environmental stimuli. Plant inspired synthetic microfluidic systems have only rarely demonstrated their environmental responsiveness. In a new report ...
May 9, 2022 feature
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Wireless self-powered ammonia leakage monitor system developed for ammonia-energy ships
Due to its zero carbon, safe storage, and high energy density, liquid ammonia is a promising marine fuel in the shipping industry.
May 6, 2022
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A labriform swimming robot to complete missions underwater
Developing robots inspired by animals and other biological systems has become a key research focus for many roboticists worldwide. By artificially reproducing biological mechanisms, these robots could help to automate complex ...
Feb 22, 2022 feature
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Light-driven micro-swimmers for responsive drug delivery
In recent years, scientists have introduced a wide variety of robots of all shapes and sizes. Among these are microswimmers, carefully engineered microstructures that can move in water and other liquids.
Feb 18, 2022 feature
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A tactile sensing mechanism for soft robotic fingers
In recent years, numerous roboticists worldwide have been trying to develop robotic systems that can artificially replicate the human sense of touch. In addition, they have been trying to create increasingly realistic and ...
Aug 2, 2021 feature
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Inferring what we share by how we share
It's getting harder for people to decipher real information from fake information online. But patterns in the ways in which information is spread over the internet—say, from user to user on a social media network—may ...
Apr 6, 2021
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Rapid material testing during sheet metal processing reduces failure and scrap
Fraunhofer researchers have developed an innovative process for the initial testing of sheet metal in production systems. The process involves combining tried and proven load tests with an AI software solution. Even before ...
Mar 30, 2021
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