Soft robot detects damage, heals itself (video)
Cornell University engineers have created a soft robot capable of detecting when and where it was damaged—and then healing itself on the spot.
Dec 7, 2022
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News tagged with wearable robots
Robotics
New robots in Europe can be workers' best friends
More sophisticated robots are on the way, accelerating a drive to ensure they help workers rather than take their place.
Nov 23, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Efficient flexible organic solar cells developed with excellent mechanical ductility
A research group led by Prof. Ge Ziyi at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has developed high-performance flexible organic solar cells (OSCs) with ...
Apr 20, 2022
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Engineering
A stretchable sensor material to power wearable electronic that works in extreme cold
A new material designed by researchers at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering combines the flexibility of human skin with improved conductivity and tolerance of temperatures as low as -93 C.
Aug 5, 2021
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Engineering
How to bounce back from stretched out stretchable sensors
Elastic can stretch too far, which could be problematic for wearable sensors. A team of researchers at Yokohama National University has proposed a fix to prevent too much stretching while improving the sensing ability of ...
Sep 25, 2020
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Smarter, lighter exoskeletons to provide better mobility therapy
In health technology, wearable robots are programmable devices designed to mechanically interact with the body of the wearer. Sometimes referred to as exoskeletons, their purpose is to support motor function for people with ...
Apr 29, 2020
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'Robotic skins' turn everyday objects into robots
When you think of robotics, you likely think of something rigid, heavy, and built for a specific purpose. New "Robotic Skins" technology developed by Yale researchers flips that notion on its head, allowing users to animate ...
Sep 19, 2018
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Engineering
Augmenting humans with an electroadhesive boost: An ankle exoskeleton charges ahead
When Steve Collins first envisioned the electroadhesive clutch, he made a prototype with a sandwich bag and a couple of pieces of aluminum foil from his kitchen.
Jul 8, 2016
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