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An assistive anti-vibration exoskeleton for hand-held jackhammers

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The Department of Mechanical Engineering of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed a novel bio-inspired nonlinear anti-vibration system that can significantly reduce vibration in various mechanic systems. The innovation far excels existing devices in cost-efficiency and performance reliability, and can have very wide applications. Inspired by the limb structures of birds and insects Read more about An assistive anti-vibration exoskeleton for hand-held jackhammers[…]

A novel nano biosensor for rapid detection of flu and other viruses

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The Department of Applied Physics (AP) and Interdisciplinary Division of Biomedical Engineering (BME) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have jointly developed a novel nano biosensor for rapid detection of flu and other viruses. PolyU’s new invention utilizes an optical method called upconversion luminescence resonance energy transfer (LRET) process for ultrasensitive virus detection. It Read more about A novel nano biosensor for rapid detection of flu and other viruses[…]

PolyU develops the first computerized haptic system in nursing education for Nasogastric Tube Placement Training in Hong Kong

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The School of Nursing of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has recently developed a computerized haptic system for nasogastric tube (NGT) placement training, enabling nursing students to practise NGT insertion in computer-simulated virtual environment. The system, supported by General Research Fund (GRF) under Research Grants Council , is the first computerized haptic system developed Read more about PolyU develops the first computerized haptic system in nursing education for Nasogastric Tube Placement Training in Hong Kong[…]

PolyU Develops Perovskite-Silicon Tandem Solar Cells with the World’s Highest Power Conversion Efficiency

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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has successfully developed perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells with the world’s highest power conversion efficiency of 25.5% recently. Perovskite solar cells first appeared in 2009 with an efficiency of just 3.8%. With the outstanding photovoltaic properties, perovskite solar cell has become a subject of vigorous research for sustainable power generation, Read more about PolyU Develops Perovskite-Silicon Tandem Solar Cells with the World’s Highest Power Conversion Efficiency[…]

PolyU Develops Novel Nano Biosensor for Rapid Detection of Flu Virus

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The Department of Applied Physics (AP) and Interdisciplinary Division of Biomedical Engineering (BME) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have jointly developed a novel nano biosensor for rapid detection of flu and other viruses. PolyU’s new invention utilizes an optical method called upconversion luminescence resonance energy transfer (LRET) process for ultrasensitive virus detection. It Read more about PolyU Develops Novel Nano Biosensor for Rapid Detection of Flu Virus[…]