Stretchable optoelectronic materials are essential for applications in wearable electronics, human–machine interfaces and soft robots. However, intrinsically stretchable optoelectronic devices such as light-emitting capacitors usually require high driving alternating voltages and excitation…
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3D Hologram generation without GPU, for next-gen AR devices
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a new way of calculating simple holograms for heads-up displays (HUDs) and near-eye displays (NEDs). The method is up to 56 times faster than conventional…
Using the ‘shadow-effect’ to generate electricity
Shadows are often associated with darkness and uncertainty. Now, researchers from National University of Singapore (NUS) are giving shadows a positive spin by demonstrating a way to harness this common but often…
Kirigami-coatings for shoe bottoms could prevent falls in icy or slippery conditions
Inspired by the Japanese art of paper cutting and by taking inspiration from claws and scales found in nature, MIT engineers have designed a friction-boosting material that could be used to coat…
New 5G switches bring better battery life, higher bandwidth and speeds
The 5G revolution has begun, and the first lines of phones that can access the next generation of wireless speeds have already hit the shelves. Researchers at The University of Texas at…