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In recent years, we’ve seen wood used in the construction of traditionally non-wooden things like transistors, bicycles and drones. Now, scientists have used the stuff to create a robotic gripper … which definitely has its selling points.Continue Readi… Continue reading Robots may one day sport tough-yet-gentle wooden fingers
While most of us may just think of krill as baleen whale food, the tiny crustaceans are also very adept swimmers … enough so that scientists have now developed a krill-inspired robotic platform in hopes of one day creating swarms of ocean-exploring swi… Continue reading Scientists copy krill to develop swarms of aquatic robots
Although they may be classed as “utility task vehicles,” many UTVs appear to be aimed more at outdoor adventuring. By contrast, the RVR is definitely designed to work for a living – and it’s available in gas or electric models.Continue ReadingCategory:… Continue reading Landmaster announces gas and electric versions of burly RVR UTV
Ordinarily, adhesive tape either boasts a strong hold or is easy to remove. Drawing inspiration from an ancient paper-cutting technique, however, scientists have now devised a method of combining both qualities in existing types of tape.Continue Readin… Continue reading Ancient tech boosts tape’s adhesive strength, but leaves it easy to peel
While it’s often important for doctors to monitor a patient’s physical activity throughout the day, placing cameras in that person’s home is a pretty obtrusive way of doing so. Scientists have now developed an alternative, in the form of activity-track… Continue reading Smart Pants use fiber optics to discreetly track wearers’ activity
It’s certainly ironic that in order to see how a wound is healing, the dressing has to be removed, potentially setting back the healing process. A clever new bandage, however, continuously shows how the wound is faring – without needing a power source…. Continue reading PETAL bandage gives live reports on wounds, so they can be left alone
A novel microneedle patch may bring new hope to people who struggle to keep their acne under control. Instead of utilizing antibiotics, the device releases nanoparticles that kill acne-causing bacteria when triggered by exposure to ultrasound.Continue … Continue reading Microneedle patch teams up with ultrasound to kill acne bacteria
Firefighters have a dangerous job at the best of times, but especially so when they’re first entering burning buildings. A new flame-resistant drone could help, by scouting structures to let firefighters know what they’ll be up against.Continue Reading… Continue reading Flame-resistant drone could save lives by flying into fires
Underwater scooters are nothing new, although most of them are devices which users must hold in front of themselves. The Seakool D2 is different in that it’s worn around the waist, keeping the user’s hands free and their view unobstructed.Continue Read… Continue reading Seakool D2 gives swimmers and divers a hands-free electric boost
There are now several devices that help you keep food waste out of landfills by converting it to compost … but what if you don’t have a garden in which that compost can be used? Well, the Mill converts such waste into dried grounds which are sent off t… Continue reading Mill kitchen bin turns food waste into chickenfeed supplement