This robotic arm fuses data from a camera and antenna to locate and retrieve items, even if they are buried under a pile. Researchers at MIT have developed a fully-integrated robotic arm…
The Kidney Project successfully tests a prototype bioartificial kidney
The Kidney Project’s implantable bioartificial kidney, one that promises to free kidney disease patients from dialysis machines and transplant waiting lists, took another big step toward becoming reality, earning a $650,000 prize…
AI tool accelerates discovery of new materials
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have created a collaborative artificial intelligence tool that reduces the time and effort required to discover truly new materials. Reported in the journal Nature Communications, the…
Augmented reality helps tackle fear of spiders
Researchers from the University of Basel, Switzerland, have developed an augmented reality app for smartphones in order to help people reduce their fear of spiders. The app has already shown itself to…
High-energy shape memory polymer could someday help robots flex their muscles
When stretched or deformed, shape memory polymers return to their original shapes after heat or light is applied. These materials show great promise for soft robotics, smart biomedical devices and deployable space…