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Robot waiters in Kenya create a buzz. But there are concerns about what it means for human labor
Children giggle as young people flash their smartphones to film robots carrying plates of freshly prepared meals on their inbuilt trays to deliver to diners in a busy eatery in Kenya's capital.
Robotics
Sep 1, 2024
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Seeing the invisible: How X-ray reveals spatter behavior during 3D printing
Research conducted by UCL researchers reveals and explains the links between vapor depression shape and spatter dynamics during LPBF under various industry-relevant processing conditions.
Engineering
Aug 30, 2024
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Researchers develop ultra-high efficiency perovskite LEDs by strengthening lattice
A research team has developed ultra-high efficiency perovskite nanocrystal light-emitting diodes (LEDs) by strengthening the perovskite lattice and suppressing the material's inherent low-frequency dynamics.
Engineering
Aug 30, 2024
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Developing underwater robots to venture deep below polar ice
On a remote patch of the windy, frozen Beaufort Sea north of Alaska, engineers from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California huddled together, peering down a narrow hole in a thick layer of sea ice. Below them, ...
Robotics
Aug 29, 2024
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Researchers innovate optical microchips with applications for sensing and communications
Infrared light cannot be seen, but it can be felt as heat. Lying beyond the red color in the electromagnetic spectrum, it is used by animals to detect prey in the dark and in night vision cameras.
Engineering
Aug 29, 2024
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How low can we go? Radical change is needed to cut the carbon that goes into buildings to net zero, say researchers
Buildings are one of our biggest contributors to global heating. They produce 37% of all greenhouse gas emissions from energy use and production processes. Building emissions are made up of two parts: operational carbon (from ...
Engineering
Aug 29, 2024
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Scientists develop eco-friendly microfabrication method using water and paper
Imagine being able to create incredibly tiny structures with the same ease and sustainability as printing on paper. This is the frontier of microfabrication—the process of making microscopic structures that are crucial ...
Engineering
Aug 29, 2024
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Biohybrid robots controlled by electrical impulses in mushrooms
Building a robot takes time, technical skill, the right materials—and sometimes, a little fungus.
Robotics
Aug 28, 2024
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Thermochromic material could make indoor temperature control more energy-efficient
Rice University researchers have developed a smart material that adjusts its transparency with changes in temperature, outperforming similar materials in terms of durability, transparency and responsiveness. The new polymer ...
Engineering
Aug 28, 2024
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New manufacturing processes allow adhesive-free joining of wood and metal
Using 3D printing technology and ultrasonic joining techniques, researchers at TU Graz have succeeded in attaining an extremely strong joining of a renewable raw material wood with metal and polymer composite.
Engineering
Aug 28, 2024
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Researchers develop a new humanoid platform for robotics research
Advancements in the field of robotics are fueled by research, which in turn heavily relies on effective platforms to test algorithms for robot control and navigation. While numerous robotics platforms have been developed ...
Metal baseball bats still help Little Leaguers hit a little better
While meant to simulate wood bats, regulation USA Baseball metal bats are more forgiving than wood for young players who might not connect with the ball on a bat's optimal "sweet spot."
Engineering
Aug 27, 2024
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New air-based refrigeration system developed to replace harmful refrigerants
The Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has developed, for the first time in the country, a refrigeration technology that uses air as a refrigerant instead of Freon gas, hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), and other refrigerants ...
Engineering
Aug 27, 2024
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NASA develops pod to help autonomous aircraft operators
For self-flying aircraft to take to the skies, they need to learn about their environments to avoid hazards. NASA aeronautics researchers recently developed a camera pod with sensors to help with this challenge by advancing ...
Engineering
Aug 27, 2024
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Insights from satellite data pave the way to better solar power generation
Amidst the ongoing energy crisis and under the threat of climate change, exploiting renewable energy sources has quickly become a global necessity. Though our options are varied, solar energy seems to be our best bet—experts ...
Engineering
Aug 27, 2024
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Engineers develop AI system for real-time sensing of flooded roads
Roadway-related incidents are a leading cause of flood fatalities nationwide, but limited flood-reporting tools make it difficult to evaluate road conditions in real time.
Engineering
Aug 27, 2024
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Researchers test stability of 3D-printed super alloy under extremes
What makes structures and materials designed for extreme environments reliable? Research led by the University of Alabama at Birmingham and published in Scientific Reports details developments in the understanding of additively ...
Engineering
Aug 27, 2024
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New two-finger robotic hand tackles everyday manipulation tasks in real-world experiments
To reliably assist humans with daily tasks in a broad range of real-world settings, robots should be able to effectively and dexterously manipulate different types of objects. The development of new cost-effective robotic ...
Synchronized foot vibrations improve virtual walking experiences, study shows
New research reveals that synchronized foot vibrations and posture significantly enhance virtual walking experiences for stationary observers, improving self-motion, walking sensation, and embodiment. Standing posture was ...
Engineering
Aug 26, 2024
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Resin made from biomass advances method for manufacturing recyclable wind turbine blades
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) see a realistic path forward to the manufacture of bio-derivable wind blades that can be chemically recycled and the components reused, ...
Engineering
Aug 23, 2024
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