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Briefs: Test & Measurement
The technology could help improve the reliability and performance of lithium-ion batteries.
Briefs: Photonics/Optics
The “nanoswimmers” could be used to remediate contaminated soil, improve water filtration, or even deliver drugs to targeted areas of the body.
Briefs: Robotics, Automation & Control
The multi-legged robots are capable of maneuvering in challenging environments.
Briefs: Photonics/Optics
Potential uses include MEMS accelerometers, vibration monitoring, and other precision motion control applications.
Briefs: Motion Control
This mechanism improves rotordynamic stability in turbomachinery.
Briefs: AR/AI
The model allows robots to ask clarifying questions to soldiers.
Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
It can also find the nearest electric wall outlet to recharge without human assistance.
Briefs: Electronics & Computers
The phased array antenna based on large-area electronics technology could enable many uses of emerging 5G and 6G wireless networks.
Briefs: Materials
The technique controls rather than combats ice formation.
Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Applications include manufacturing/assembly line tracking, industrial transportation and logistics, and healthcare.
Briefs: Propulsion
The low-density, graphene-based aerogel could make aircraft as quiet as a hairdryer.
Briefs: Wearables
“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: Energy
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: Materials
The eco-friendly process removes heavy metals, dyes, and other pollutants.
Briefs: Materials
The design may enable miniature zoom lenses for drones, cellphones, or night-vision goggles.
Briefs: Nanotechnology
The optically powered machines self-assemble and could be used for nanoscale manipulation of tiny cargo.
Briefs: RF & Microwave Electronics
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed an optical amplifier that they expect will revolutionize both space and fiber communication.
Briefs: Photonics/Optics
Scientists are working to improve the image resolution of X-ray techniques.
Briefs: RF & Microwave Electronics
The comb detects even the smallest amounts of greenhouse gases in the air or look for disease in human breath.
Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Flexible carbon nanotube fibers woven into clothing gather accurate EKG and heart rate.
Briefs: Motion Control
Low-voltage DC stepper and servo drives offer space-saving options for applications traditionally handled by AC servo drives.
Briefs: Energy
Applications include space structures, emergency shelters, backpack solar collectors, and inspection of hazardous environments.
Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
An off-the-shelf USB camera captures the shadows made by hand gestures on the robot’s skin.
Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Incorporating semiconductor components, microscopic robots are made to walk with standard electronic signals.
Briefs: Nanotechnology
The 2D materials boost device performance for electronic devices, solar cells, batteries, and medical equipment.
Briefs: RF & Microwave Electronics
This robotic arm fuses data from a camera and antenna to locate and retrieve items buried under piles and completely out of view.
Briefs: Test & Measurement
Directly visualizing external stresses of plastics is useful in development of materials with improved mechanical properties.
Briefs: Energy
This paves the way for innovative and more energy-efficient printed electronics.
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