Scientists create soft touch for robots
Robots can be made from soft materials, but the flexibility of such robots is limited by the inclusion of rigid sensors necessary for their...
Scientists finds new way to fix 3D printing’s ‘weak spot’
Researchers have developed the technology to weld adjacent 3D printed layers more effectively, increasing the final product’s reliability, according to a new study.
Plastics are...
Scientists build the path for faster, smaller computer processors
Light is emerging as the leading vehicle for information processing in computers and telecommunications as our need for energy efficiency and bandwidth increases.
Already the...
Scientists invent technology to remedy 3D printing’s ‘weak spot’
Allowing users to create objects from simple toys to custom prosthetic parts, plastics are a popular 3D printing material.
But these printed parts are mechanically...
Scientists develop the fastest soft robots yet
Inspired by the biomechanics of cheetahs, researchers have developed a new type of soft robot that is capable of moving more quickly on solid...
New hardware could curb artificial intelligence’s energy appetite
Quantum material could offset energy demand of artificial intelligence.
To just solve a puzzle or play a game, artificial intelligence can require software running on...
New biosolar cell could power sensors for ‘internet of things’
Right now, we live in a world where many of our various gadgets are connected, from computers and thermostats to refrigerators and smart watches.
Futurists...
New VR device could simulate touching walls in virtual reality environments
A new device developed at Carnegie Mellon University uses multiple strings attached to the hand and fingers to simulate the feel of obstacles and...
New way to predict treatment outcome for diabetes-related vision loss
In a new study, researchers found that a new approach that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze retinal images could one day help doctors...
Researchers give robotic arms a steady hand for surgeries
Steady hands and uninterrupted, sharp vision are critical when performing surgery on delicate structures like the brain or hair-thin blood vessels.
While surgical cameras have...