Leibniz Institute for New Materials

Airdropped spinning-seed-inspired sensors could monitor soil moisture

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Ben Coxworth

Trees such as maples have “fruits” known as samaras, which consist of a seed joined to a papery wing. Scientists have now created artificial samaras, which could be used to quickly and easily monitor soil temperature from the air.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Airdropped spinning-seed-inspired sensors could monitor soil moisture→

Electronic skin uses tiny magnetic hairs to sense touch

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Michael Irving

The body’s largest organ, the skin, plays a key role in facilitating our sense of touch, but its sensitivity is hard to replicate in artificial versions. Now, researchers have developed a new type of electronic skin (e-skin) containing tiny embedded ha… Continue reading Electronic skin uses tiny magnetic hairs to sense touch→