New 6G component provides speed, efficiency needed for next-gen network
Even though consumers won’t see it for years, researchers around the world are already laying the foundation for the next generation of wireless communications,...
This artificial skin could give robots sense of touch and beyond
We tend to take our sense of touch for granted in everyday settings, but it is vital for our ability to interact with our...
The future of 6G wireless could be closer than you think
While the U.S. rollout of 5G wireless service continues, eagle-eyed researchers at Northeastern University are already looking to the future of 6G networks––which might...
This soft rotini robot could navigate with a snap
Researchers at Penn Engineering have developed soft robots that can navigate complex environments, such as mazes, without input from humans or computer software.
Though autonomy...
This tiny robotic crab is the smallest-ever walking robot
Engineers have developed the smallest-ever remote-controlled walking robot — and it comes in the form of a tiny, adorable peekytoe crab.
Just a half-millimeter wide,...
Why Mastercard’s new face recognition payment system raises concerns
Mastercard's "smile to pay" system, announced last week, is supposed to save time for customers at checkouts.
It is being trialed in Brazil, with future...
Hackers can eavesdrop 6G frequency with DIY metasurface
Crafty hackers can make a tool to eavesdrop on some 6G wireless signals in as little as five minutes using office paper, an inkjet...
Amazon, Netflix algorithms can help satellites see the Earth better
Algorithms that help consumers decide what to stream or buy online can do more than predict customers’ habits:
They can help satellites see the Earth...
Researchers find way to add feelings to lips in virtual reality
Lips, together with the gums and tongue, are second only to the fingertips in nerve density.
The new system uses airborne ultrasound waves to create...
This artificial skin could give robots a sense of touch like humans
One of many special human qualities is the ability to handle objects with skill and precision.
This is all down to our sense of touch,...