Jeffrey Lipton, assistant professor of mechanical and industrial engineering at Northeastern, has developed a hybrid soft and hard robot. Credit: Matthew Modoono/Northeastern UniversityScrewing in a lightbulb may seem simple, but for robots, it's a complex task. Researchers at Northeastern University have tackled this challenge by developing a robot that combines flexibility and sensitivity to...
Researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are leading the charge toward wide-scale implementation of water desalination by developing an efficient new electrode for use in battery-based desalination. Credit: Fred ZwickyEngineers have developed a solution to eliminate "dead zones" in the fluid flow of electrodes used for battery-based seawater desalination. By incorporating a physics-driven...
Jets for hands plus two more on the jetpack: the iRonCub3 is being designed for fast disaster responseIstituto Italiano di TecnologiaImagine you're injured on a remote mountain trail and have contacted emergency services. If Italian research is successful, a small humanoid robot with a jetpack might be the first responder to reach you.This project,...
Credit: Unsplash.Engineers have achieved a remarkable feat in battery technology, unveiling a revolutionary lithium battery equipped with superior electrodes poised to revolutionize charging speeds. The latest innovation boasts a charging time of under five minutes, marking a significant advancement over current battery offerings, particularly concerning electric vehicle applications.Unveiling the InnovationThe breakthrough stemmed from the...
