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Tech Xplore / Light and AI drive precise motion in soft robotic arm
Researchers at Rice University have developed a soft robotic arm capable of performing complex tasks such as navigating around an obstacle or hitting a ball, guided and powered remotely by laser beams without any onboard ...
Tech Xplore / Real-time carbon dioxide monitoring without batteries or external power
A research team has developed a self-powered wireless carbon dioxide (CO2) monitoring system. This innovative system harvests minute vibrational energy from its surroundings to periodically measure CO2 concentrations.
Tech Xplore / Novel analytics framework measures empathy of people captured in video recordings
Empathy, the ability to understand what others are feeling and emotionally connect with their experiences, can be highly advantageous for humans, as it allows them to strengthen relationships and thrive in some professional ...
Tech Xplore / An active optical intensity interferometry scheme enables synthetic aperture imaging from over a kilometer away
Intensity interferometry is a promising technique that enables the precise measurement of spatial properties (i.e., distances, shapes and light properties) by probing fluctuations in the intensity (i.e., brightness) of light, ...
Tech Xplore / Old smartphones can have a new life as tiny data centers
Researchers at the University of Tartu Institute of Computer Science introduce a novel approach to reducing electronic waste and advancing sustainable data processing: turning old smartphones into tiny data centers.
Tech Xplore / Algorithm lets a robot 'think ahead' and consider thousands of potential motion plans simultaneously
Ready for that long-awaited summer vacation? First, you'll need to pack all items required for your trip into a suitcase, making sure everything fits securely without crushing anything fragile.
Tech Xplore / How can we tell if AI is lying? New method tests whether AI explanations are truthful
Given the recent explosion of large language models (LLMs) that can make convincingly human-like statements, it makes sense that there's been a deepened focus on developing the models to be able to explain how they make decisions. ...
Tech Xplore / Front brake lights could significantly reduce the number of road accidents, study suggests
The idea of the front brake light has been around for some time, but no vehicle manufacturer has as yet implemented it. A research team led by Ernst Tomasch from the Institute of Vehicle Safety at Graz University of Technology ...
Tech Xplore / Self-healing electrodes promise cheaper, longer-lasting green hydrogen from water electrolysis
A research team from Seoul National University College of Engineering has developed a new water electrolysis operation strategy that can produce green hydrogen without complex catalyst manufacturing processes.
Tech Xplore / Just 2% of tidal and offshore solar energy could make a dent in carbon dioxide emissions
Harnessing just 2% of the energy potential from tidal and offshore solar sources could make a significant dent in global CO2 emissions, new research has found.
Dialog / A ceiling full of beams: How light is replacing Wi-Fi indoors
Connectivity is no longer a luxury—it is the backbone of how we live, work and move through the world. From smart homes to wearable tech, we rely on strong, seamless wireless networks. But with traditional radio frequency ...
Tech Xplore / Neural networks speed up search for solid-state battery materials for safer electric cars with extended range
Researchers from Skoltech and AIRI Institute have shown how machine learning can speed up the development of new materials for solid-state lithium-ion batteries. These are an emerging energy storage technology which could ...
