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Velcro DNA helps build nanorobotic Meccano

Using DNA origami, scientists have built innovative nanostructures that pave the way for advanced robotics that can deliver targeted drugs - plus a tiny map of Australia and mini dinosaurs.

November 27, 2024 Read more

Soft sensor materials based on ceramics

Soft, intelligent sensor materials with ceramic particles could enable robots to sense touch and temperature, making robotic sensitivity a reality.

November 14, 2024 Read more

New self-recycling artificial skin gives robots a more natural sense of touch

Scientists develop artificial skin that can detect touch like human skin while solving electronic waste problems through a material that dissolves and reforms itself.

November 8, 2024 Read more

Blockchain based intrusion detection algorithm for IoT

IoT devices face intrusion risks, with traditional centralized algorithms risking privacy and missing new attacks. Researchers propose a federated, distributed method to detect new attacks using labeled data as prior knowledge, validated on a public dataset.

November 1, 2024 Read more

Graphene-based electronic tongue detects liquid differences, spoilage, and food safety with AI accuracy

An electronic tongue identifies liquid differences, spoilage, and food safety issues. AI enhances its accuracy, helping distinguish between products like milk, soda, coffee, and juices.

October 9, 2024 Read more

AI speeds up the discovery of energy and quantum materials

Scientists unveiled a new AI tool for high-quality optical spectra with the same accuracy as quantum simulations, but working a million times faster, potentially accelerating the development of photovoltaic and quantum materials.

October 8, 2024 Read more

Squid-inspired fabric for temperature-controlled clothing

Inspired by the dynamic color-changing properties of squid skin, researchers developed a method to manufacture a heat-adjusting material that is breathable and washable and can be integrated into flexible fabric.

October 2, 2024 Read more

AI model can reveal the structures of crystalline materials

By analyzing X-ray crystallography data, the model could help researchers develop new materials for many applications, including batteries and magnets.

September 19, 2024 Read more

Magnetic soft robots enable precision delivery with programmable multi-drug control

Researchers introduce magnetic soft robots for precision drug delivery, offering programmable control of multiple medications for more effective therapies.

September 19, 2024 Read more

Hexagonal electrohydraulic modules shape-shift into versatile robots

Researchers developed electrically driven robotic components, called HEXEL modules, which can snap together into high-speed reconfigurable robots.

September 18, 2024 Read more

Stretchable, wearable device lights up an LED using only the warmth of your skin

A flexible, durable electronic prototype can harvest energy from body heat and turn it into electricity that can be used to power small electronics, such as batteries, sensors or LEDs.

September 11, 2024 Read more

Artificial muscles propel a robotic leg to walk and jump

Researchers have developed a robotic leg with artificial muscles. Inspired by living creatures, it jumps across different terrains in an agile and energy-efficient manner.

September 9, 2024 Read more

Elevating precision farming with innovative plant e-skin coupled with digital-twin monitoring system

Researchers developed an all-organic plant e-skin and a digital-twin system for real-time plant monitoring, aiding crop breeding and precision farming.

September 4, 2024 Read more

How smart toys spy on kids: What parents need to know

Toniebox, Tiptoi, and Tamagotchi are smart toys, offering interactive play through software and internet access. However, many of these toys raise privacy concerns, and some even collect extensive behavioral data about children.

August 26, 2024 Read more

Digital twins and nanotechnology can transform agriculture

Researchers have developed an approach to increase crop yield and efficiency by making plants more resilient against disease and harmful environmental factors.

August 26, 2024 Read more

An entire brain-machine interface on a chip

Researchers have developed a next-generation miniaturized brain-machine interface capable of direct brain-to-text communication on tiny silicon chips.

August 26, 2024 Read more

AI tackles one of the most difficult challenges in quantum chemistry

The research shows how the technique can help solve fundamental equations in complex molecular systems.

August 23, 2024 Read more

The future of robotics: Brain-inspired technologies paving the way

Brain-inspired navigation technology, integrates insights from neuroscience into robotics, offering enhanced capabilities and efficiency.

August 22, 2024 Read more