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July 14, 2021 —Summertime is here, and that often means long, lazy days at the beach, water skiing and swimming. Life jackets and swimsuits are essential gear for these activities, but if not dried thoroughly, they ...
June 28, 2022 —Scientists reveal their development of a new type of prosthetic using microfluidics-enabled soft robotics that promises to greatly reduce skin ulcerations and pain in patients who have had an ...
Oct. 30, 2020 —This interactive fabric can identify items and find lost valuables. When an object or an object's status is determined, the fabric can trigger a desired action or ...
Apr. 24, 2023 —A new smart material is activated by both heat and electricity, making it the first ever to respond to two different ...
June 7, 2023 —A simple sponge has improved how robots grasp, scientists have ...
July 11, 2023 —An interdisciplinary team presents a study of the dynamics of buoyant spheres at the air-water interface. Their work reveals complex hydrodynamics involved in forming horizontal air cavities and the ...
Nov. 9, 2020 —An invention similar to an elephant's trunk has potential benefits for many industries where handling delicate objects is essential, say the researchers who developed ...
Aug. 10, 2020 —Scientists have developed a 1cm by 1cm wireless artificial aquatic polyp, which can remove contaminants from water. Apart from cleaning, this soft robot could be also used in medical diagnostic ...
June 2, 2021 —Researchers have demonstrated 'giant flexoelectricity' in soft elastomers that could improve robot movement range and make self-powered pacemakers a real ...
May 23, 2022 —Researchers have developed soft robots that are capable of navigating complex environments, such as mazes, without input from humans or computer ...