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...
Hey, Alexa, who else is listening right now
Engineers are making smart speakers more secure for consumers.
Voice-activated speakers like Amazon's Alexa, Apple's Siri and Google Home are becoming ubiquitous in homes, cars...
New system could reduce the carbon footprint of artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence has become a focus of certain ethical concerns, but it also has some major sustainability issues.
Last June, researchers at the University of...
Scientists restore man’s sense of touch with brain-computer interface technology
While we might often take our sense of touch for granted, for researchers developing technologies to restore limb function in people paralyzed due to...