Haptic technology and the development of high-precision microscopy

Every year on April 19th, people around the world celebrate Microscopy Day. This day is dedicated to promoting and raising awareness about microscopy as an important tool in scientific research. Over time, the microscope has revolutionized the field of science, allowing scientists to explore and discover the world in an entirely new way. In recent Read more about Haptic technology and the development of high-precision microscopy[…]

Future of wearable devices empowered by new stretchable battery

Wearable devices have garnered attention for their potential as sensors that could monitor various biomarkers, a means of drug delivery, medical devices and more. In order for these wearable devices to be functional and practical, they need to have batteries that are stretchable and highly deformable. While there has been research on how to improve Read more about Future of wearable devices empowered by new stretchable battery[…]

Haptic fingertip sensitivity for robots

In a paper published on February 23, 2022 in Nature Machine Intelligence, a team of scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI-IS) introduce a robust soft haptic sensor named “Insight” that uses computer vision and a deep neural network to accurately estimate where objects come into contact with the sensor and how large the applied Read more about Haptic fingertip sensitivity for robots[…]

Artificial Intelligence enables ‘injured’ robot to self-repair

Using a brain-inspired approach, scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a way for robots to have the artificial intelligence (AI) to recognise pain and to self-repair when damaged. The system has AI-enabled sensor nodes to process and respond to ‘pain’ arising from pressure exerted by a physical force. The system also Read more about Artificial Intelligence enables ‘injured’ robot to self-repair[…]

Smartphones can tell when you’re drunk

Your smartphone can tell when you’ve had too much to drink by detecting changes in the way you walk, according to a new study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. Having real-time information about alcohol intoxication could be important for helping people reduce alcohol consumption, preventing drinking and driving or alerting a Read more about Smartphones can tell when you’re drunk[…]

A new solution for robots to see in all directions

Where am I? Like humans, robots also need to answer that question, while they tirelessly glue, weld or apply seals to workpieces. After all, the production of precision products depends on robot control systems knowing the location of the adhesive bonding head or welding head to the nearest millimeter at all times. This means the Read more about A new solution for robots to see in all directions[…]

A new sensor would allow energy savings

Purdue University will lead a U.S. Department of Energy project to develop sensors aimed at reducing the cost and environmental impact of operating a building’s heating, air-conditioning and ventilation system. The new sensor is designed to continuously determine how many people are occupying a room or building by measuring changes in carbon dioxide concentration. Such Read more about A new sensor would allow energy savings[…]

Self-cleaning wearable/washable electronics that are resistant to stains

New graphene printing technology can produce electronic circuits that are low-cost, flexible, highly conductive and water repellent. The nanotechnology “would lend enormous value to self-cleaning wearable/washable electronics that are resistant to stains, or ice and biofilm formation,” according to a recent paper describing the discovery. “We’re taking low-cost, inkjet-printed graphene and tuning it with a laser Read more about Self-cleaning wearable/washable electronics that are resistant to stains[…]

Horizon 2020 Call – Electronic Smart Systems (ESS)

Specific Challenge: The challenge is to develop and validate a new generation of cost-effective ESS technologies integrating hardware technologies across multiple fields eg, multi-modal sensing, actuating, advanced processing, and secure wireless transmission (to network or local infrastructures). Access to advanced electronics technologies by SMEs and academia is a complementary challenge supporting digitisation of industry. Scope: Read more about Horizon 2020 Call – Electronic Smart Systems (ESS)[…]

In future, watercourse measurements will be carried out by drones

DTU will be heading a new project, where drones and new technological measuring methods will make the monitoring of Danish watercourses more detailed and precise, something which is increasingly in demand. The current climate change means, for example, that updated knowledge about the capacity of our watercourses is required to be able to assess whether Read more about In future, watercourse measurements will be carried out by drones[…]

Flexible proximity sensor creates smart surfaces

Fraunhofer IPA has developed a proximity sensor made from silicone and carbon nanotubes (CNT) which detects objects and determines their position. The materials and printing process used mean that the sensor is extremely flexible, economical and can be used for large surfaces. Industry and research partners can use and further develop this innovation straight away. Read more about Flexible proximity sensor creates smart surfaces[…]

Panasonic Develops a Vehicular High-precision Angle Sensor

Panasonic Corporation announced today that it has developed an angle sensor called “A³MR” [1] that precisely detects the rotation angle of vehicular motors. This is a small and highly accurate sensor with built-in AMR thin films [2] and Hall elements [3]. The AMR thin films respond to a wide range of strong magnetic fields and Read more about Panasonic Develops a Vehicular High-precision Angle Sensor[…]