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Insects rapidly transition between different walking gaits, in response to external stimuli. Scientists have now created a small robot that can do the same thing, utilizing an integrated artificial neural network – the technology might ultimately find … Continue reading Walking robot uses neural net to change gaits
Opioid pain relievers not only produce potential side effects such as nausea and constipation, but they can also be highly addictive. Australian scientists have therefore created what could be a better medication, that is made using tarantula venom.Con… Continue reading Tarantula venom finds use in non-opioid pain relief drug
Even when a thief can’t steal a complete bike, they’ll still pilfer parts off of it – and that includes components such as the saddle. That’s where the Quick Release Seatpost comes in, as it allows riders to quickly remove and replace the saddle themse… Continue reading Quick-release bike tech keeps thieves from stealing saddles
It was just a couple of years ago that we heard how scientists had used soybean waste to produce a healthy (and supposedly tasty) probiotic drink. Now, they’ve done the same thing with unsold bread that would otherwise be discarded.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading Unsold bread used to make gut-boosting probiotic beverage
While dashboard-integrated trays are useful for storing items such as sunglasses, they can also add to a sense of in-car clutter. With this in mind, German scientists have created a tray that flattens into the dash when not required.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading Gesture-operated dashboard tray takes form only when needed
We already knew that copper kills bacteria on contact, as it releases ions that rupture bacterial cell membranes. The material could soon do so faster than ever, however, thanks to a new laser-based surface treatment.Continue ReadingCategory: Health &a… Continue reading Simple laser treatment boosts copper’s antibacterial effect
There are some ebikes that look like electric bicycles, and others that appear to be completely normal. The Angell is a little different, in that it doesn’t look clunky or battery-powered, but it’ll still turn some heads.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicyc… Continue reading Angell ebike isn’t stingy with the style
Corals serve as a host to algae, which in turn produces sugars that the corals consume. Now, though, scientists have created 3D-printed coral that’s even more algae-friendly than its natural equivalent – it could help address the problem of coral bleac… Continue reading Bioprinted coral outdoes the real thing at growing algae
When two interlocking parts of a product are joined together in a factory, they typically make a satisfying “click” sound. By listening for such noises, a newly-developed system can detect when faults have occurred on robotic assembly lines.Continue Re… Continue reading AI-based quality control system listens for clicks on assembly lines
Soft-bodied robots have numerous desirable qualities, such as the ability to squeeze through gaps, or survive being stepped on. And so far, they’ve typically been manually assembled on a one-off basis. That could be about to change, though, thanks to a… Continue reading Semi-soft “flexoskeleton” robots inspired by insects