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Briefs: Lighting
Polymer cores redirect light from any source to solar cells.
Briefs: Nanotechnology
A tiny sensor chip records multiple lung and heart signals along with body movements.
Briefs: Robotics, Automation & Control
A silicon chip provides a low-cost solution to help machines see the world clearly.
Briefs: Energy
The windows reduce the need for air conditioning and simultaneously generate electricity.
Briefs: Robotics, Automation & Control
The algorithm calculates time-optimal trajectories that fully consider the drones’ limitations.
Briefs: Energy
A new anode for aqueous batteries uses seawater as an electrolyte.
Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Comfortable, form-fitting garments could be used to remotely track patients’ health.
Briefs: Communications
This technology improves the detection of low-power far-infrared (FIR) signals.
Briefs: Transportation
This practical technique uses magnetism to transmit electricity wirelessly to recharge electric cars, robots, or drones.
Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
The device could help doctors personalize treatments.
Briefs: Photonics/Optics
The optical-based sensor detects the presence of hydrogen without electronics, making the process much safer.
Briefs: Semiconductors & ICs
Sensing and learning can be combined to create novel cameras for artificial intelligence systems.
Briefs: Test & Measurement
The technology could help improve the reliability and performance of lithium-ion batteries.
Briefs: Propulsion
The “nanoswimmers” could be used to remediate contaminated soil, improve water filtration, or even deliver drugs to targeted areas of the body.
Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
The multi-legged robots are capable of maneuvering in challenging environments.
Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Potential uses include MEMS accelerometers, vibration monitoring, and other precision motion control applications.
Briefs: Aerospace
This mechanism improves rotordynamic stability in turbomachinery.
Briefs: Motion Control
The model allows robots to ask clarifying questions to soldiers.
Briefs: Robotics, Automation & Control
It can also find the nearest electric wall outlet to recharge without human assistance.
Briefs: Semiconductors & ICs
The phased array antenna based on large-area electronics technology could enable many uses of emerging 5G and 6G wireless networks.
Briefs: Aerospace
The technique controls rather than combats ice formation.
Briefs: RF & Microwave Electronics
Applications include manufacturing/assembly line tracking, industrial transportation and logistics, and healthcare.
Briefs: Aerospace
The low-density, graphene-based aerogel could make aircraft as quiet as a hairdryer.
Briefs: Connectivity
“Dumb” headphones are made smart by turning them into sensors.
Briefs: AR/AI
The technology has possible uses in monitoring disorders that affect fine motor skills such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
Briefs: Aerospace
The Controlled Closed-Ecosystem Development System (CCEDS) can be used to develop designs for sustainable, small-scale reproductions of subsets of the Earth’s biosphere and the Orbiting Modular...
Briefs: Green Design & Manufacturing
The eco-friendly process removes heavy metals, dyes, and other pollutants.
Briefs: Imaging
The design may enable miniature zoom lenses for drones, cellphones, or night-vision goggles.
Briefs: Electronics & Computers
The optically powered machines self-assemble and could be used for nanoscale manipulation of tiny cargo.
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