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A Spiraling Robotic Gripper 'Twines' Like a Plant
New Lithium Metal Batteries ‘Build Themselves’
Experts Weigh In: How Will a Robotic Future Impact Nature?
Orbiting Instrument Hints That Stored Magnetic Energy Heats Solar...
Test System Could Enable Reduced Helicopter Vibration
When designing a test bench, Particle brakes made by Merobel™ provide an excellent solution , because of their ability to generate a torque that is precise, variable and easy to control - at a reasonable...
The positioning mechanism you choose must perform with accuracy and precision while offering the right attributes for your application. Your options for positioning tables...
In industries like printer design, semiconductor manufacturing and machine tools, cable carrier systems can vibrate, which affects the production equipment’s accuracy and...
Natural motion in plants occurs because of cellulose fibers absorbing and releasing water. Scientists developed a simple method to produce self-folding origami structures based on this concept....
An invention similar to an elephant’s trunk has potential benefits for many industries where handling delicate objects is essential. UNSW Sydney developed a soft fabric robotic gripper...
Crossed roller bearings provide more accuracy, rigidity, and weight-bearing capacity for linear motion than other commonly used friction-reducing devices such as ball bearings. And unlike...
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have used new techniques to create a composite that increases the electrical current capacity of copper wires, providing a...
Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) working in collaboration with colleagues at Carnegie Mellon University, the University of St Andrews and the University...
Mars rover missions push the boundaries of technology while creating collaboration opportunities to meet the unique demands of space travel. One example...
NASA’s DuAxel, a pair of two-wheeled rovers each called Axel, can split in half with each half connected only by a tether that unspools as the lead axle approaches a hazard.
Conventional aircraft configurations have three power options: pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic. To move to a solely electric aircraft, however, requires new components such as high-speed motors, power electronics, and high-voltage cabling.
Biomedical and life science applications depend on precise, repeatable liquid handling. Pressure-controlled liquid dispensing systems provide a simple, quick and cost-effective way to dose nanoliter- to...
Reducing the Cost of Quality in Automotive BiW
Electric-Vehicle Transmission Development Priorities
The Critical Role of Fiber Optic Temperature Sensors in Medical...
Zinc Die Casting Concepts to Achieve Precision, Performance, and...
Radar Measurements: Triggering, Analysis, and Generation
Nanotechnology Repairs Engine Damage in Cars
Aluminum Electroplating Using Bromide Salts
Thermogravimetric Analysis of Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes
Nanotechnology Repairs Engine Damage in Cars
Custom Gimbal for JHU-APL Shows Promise for Others