Technology Gives Robots Human-Like Sense of Grip
A sensor provides high-resolution tactile information so robots could better manipulate and grasp objects.
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Back to School Means Back to Tech
With another school year upon us, it’s time for another look at popular tech products to take on campus or at home.
Flexible, Nanotube-Based LED Emits Light Even When Wet
Researchers applied MXene in a new way to reap its electrical benefits, paving the way for more durable waterproof displays.
How to Write an Effective Driver Time-Out
Developing time-outs for your embedded software could help prevent a lock up.
Study Shows Microplastics Unexpectedly Introduced During Cardiovascular Procedures
In a pilot study of people who underwent heart surgery, researchers report that they have found microplastics in many heart tissues.
VW's 3D-Printed Plastic Battery Pack Housing Trims Weight 60 Percent
Volkswagen researchers employed AI and 3D printing to devise innovative plastic structures.
Which Connector Will Apple’s iPhone 15 Use?
Strong indications point to Apple phasing out its decade-plus old Lightning connector.
Teardown: LED Light Bulb Theory vs. Reality
Why don’t some LED bulbs deliver their advertised lifespan? I cracked open a few bulbs to find out.
Robotic Hand Uses Sense of Touch to Rotate Objects
Researchers outfitted the appendage with inexpensive binary sensors, an approach that doesn't require vision to 'feel' whatever it's holding.
Petersen Automotive Museum Showcases ‘50s Futurism
This Petersen Automotive Museum exhibit remembers when the future was so bright, you had to wear shades.