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3D-printed magnetoelastic smart pen may help diagnose Parkinson's
Every year, tens of thousands of people with signs of Parkinson's disease go unnoticed until the incurable neurodegenerative condition has already progressed.
Engineering
Jul 4, 2025
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Researcher develops 'SpeechSSM,' opening up possibilities for a 24-hour AI voice assistant
Recently, spoken language models (SLMs) have been highlighted as next-generation technology that surpasses the limitations of text-based language models by learning human speech without text to understand and generate linguistic ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jul 4, 2025
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Quantum machine learning improves semiconductor manufacturing for first time
Semiconductor processing is notoriously challenging. It is one of the most intricate feats of modern engineering due to the extreme precision required and the hundreds of steps involved, such as etching and layering, to make ...
AI-powered assistive technologies are changing how we experience and imagine public space
New applications and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with wearable devices are changing the way users interact with their environments and each other. The impacts and reach of these new technologies have yet ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Jul 2, 2025
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Stretchable polymer foam sensor detects wide range of motion with high sensitivity
A research team led by Prof. Wang Long from the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a highly stretchable and conductive foam sensor with an ultra-wide ...
Electronics & Semiconductors
Jul 2, 2025
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Laser-assisted cold spray: A new generation of innovative manufacturing technology
The Center for Industrial Photonics (CIP) at the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) has developed an additive manufacturing technique—laser-assisted cold spray (LACS).
Engineering
Jul 2, 2025
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Hear here: How loudness and acoustic cues help us judge where a speaker is facing
As technology increasingly integrates complex soundscapes into virtual spaces, understanding how humans perceive directional audio becomes vital. This need is bolstered by the rise of immersive media, such as augmented reality ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Jul 1, 2025
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Reflected Wi-Fi signals could enable robots to find and manipulate hidden objects
A new imaging technique developed by MIT researchers could enable quality-control robots in a warehouse to peer through a cardboard shipping box and see that the handle of a mug buried under packing peanuts is broken.
Robotics
Jul 1, 2025
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Shape memory polymers with nanotips help solve micro-LED chip transfer problem
A research team at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), has developed a novel dry adhesive technology that allows everything from microscale electronic components to common household materials to be easily ...
Electronics & Semiconductors
Jun 30, 2025
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Flexible e-textile uses 3D-printed sensors to monitor and optimize combat training routines
Traditional military training often relies on standardized methods, which has limited the provision of optimized training tailored to individual combatants' characteristics or specific combat situations. To address this, ...
Electronics & Semiconductors
Jun 30, 2025
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Dual-light 3D printing technique enables seamless blending of flexible and rigid materials
Inspired by how nature blends toughness and flexibility, such as the rigid structure of bone surrounded by pliable cartilage, all with elegant and precise geometric properties, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin ...
Engineering
Jun 30, 2025
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Machine learning methods are best suited to catch liars, according to science of deception detection
Scientists have revealed that Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), a type of deep learning algorithm, demonstrate superior performance compared to conventional non-machine learning approaches when used to detect lies and ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jun 26, 2025
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Researchers launch open-source robotic exoskeleton to help people walk
Imagine a future in which people with disabilities can walk on their own, thanks to robotic legs. A new project from Northern Arizona University is accelerating that future with an open-source robotic exoskeleton.
Robotics
Jun 25, 2025
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Self-healing electronic material uses graphene and polymer blend to mimic skin
Researchers at DTU have developed a new kind of electronic material that behaves almost exactly like human skin. The substance could be useful in soft robotics, medicine, and health care.
Electronics & Semiconductors
Jun 25, 2025
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Young Mozambican inventor bringing the blind smart 'vision'
When Armando Ernesto Chau straps on the futuristic smart glasses that a young Mozambican robotics student is developing in the family dining room, he has a vision of a life less confined to his modest home.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jun 25, 2025
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France's Versailles unveils AI-powered talking statues
Visitors to France's famed Palace of Versailles can now strike up a conversation with talking statues instead of listening to a traditional audio guide, as part of a new collaboration with artificial intelligence companies, ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jun 24, 2025
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Waymo's robotaxis to start carrying passengers in Atlanta, expanding Uber partnership
Waymo's robotaxis will begin carrying passengers through parts of Atlanta on Tuesday in an expansion of a partnership with Uber that began earlier this year in Austin.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jun 24, 2025
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Modified perovskite solar cells harvest energy from indoor fluorescent lighting
When you think of solar panels, you usually picture giant cells mounted to face the sun. But what if "solar" cells could be charged using fluorescent lights?
Energy & Green Tech
Jun 24, 2025
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Your smartwatch might know you're sick before you do—and it might help stop pandemics
Smartwatch features that measure heart rates, oxygen levels, fitness levels and sleep quality have been marketed as valuable tools for people who are eager to monitor their health.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 24, 2025
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Owls' silent flight inspires new noise reduction technology
If you've seen an owl fly, you probably didn't hear a thing. That's because their skin and feathers dampen sound by absorbing high- and low-frequency flight noise.
Engineering
Jun 23, 2025
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