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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
While we’ve already seen materials that allow people or objects to hide from heat-detecting cameras, they’re typically only effective at one ambient temperature. An experimental new material, however, can be user-adjusted to work over a wide range.Cont… Continue reading Heat-camo material can be adjusted to match ambient temperature
For people afflicted with multiple sclerosis (MS), it can be difficult to quantify how their condition fluctuates over short periods of time. According to a new study, though, an existing device is able to detect subtle changes that might otherwise be … Continue reading Gesture-control armband also keeps a close eye on MS
For under $100, this smart glove could be used for everything from translating ASL to future VR video games. Continue reading A New ‘Smart Glove’ Converts Sign Language Into Digital Text