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Heat battery designed to store renewable energy
The system takes renewable solar and wind energy from the grid and stores 100 kWh as heat for up to 23 days.
Cable carrier as a compact, cost-effective energy supply system
The new igus e-chain cable carrier is made entirely of recyclate and can be installed in seconds to guide cables reliably.
Four-armed robotic surgical system developed for laparoscopic surgery
The EPFL team claims that their four-armed robotic surgical system, which is designed to perform laparoscopic surgeries — surgeries that are performed in the abdomen or pelvis using small incisions with the aid of a camera — is the first of its kind.
Scientists create edible, transparent and biodegradable food packaging
To potentially alleviate the environmental impact of plastic food packaging, the team of CUHK scientists is exploring the use of bacterial cellulose (BC).
Prototype packaging promises to reduce foodborne illnesses, food waste
Designed to alert consumers and manufacturers in real-time of food contamination without even opening the packaging, the prototype packaging tray is designed much-like a boat with sloped sides.
Radar-targeting battle gear designed to destroy drones
The Smash Hopper performs according to remote commands given by the operator. Meanwhile, RADA’s radar detects drones from many kilometers away and alerts combat units of possible threats.
Baseball cap diverts toxins, particulates from the wearer's face
Dubbed Hat 35, the air purifying wearable reportedly filters toxins and particulates and delivers clean air to the wearer.
Consortium develops inexpensive titanium armor for land-based defense applications
Under the Affordable Titanium to Useable Defense Equipment (ATiTUDE) program, the consortium has used the FCT HP D 250 (FAST/SPS) followed by the FENN Hot Rolling Mill in Phase 2 to manufacture armor plate for ballistic protection in land-based applications.
New algorithm identifies biological sex via dental X-rays
Researchers developed and trained an algorithm to determine the biological sex of a subject using dental X-rays with a 94% rate of accuracy.
DARPA seeks to develop silent submarine
To develop this new propulsion system, the team based its work on a concept called magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) wherein a fluid is charged and accelerated via an electromagnetic field to produce thrust.
Ear as effective an identifier as fingerprint: Study
The research was conducted to validate a technique called Cameriere's ear identification method, which relies on measurements and ratios of various sections of the ear including the helix, antihelix, concha and lobe.
MIT builds magnetic robot that promises to inch its way into human blood vessels
The soft robot moves via an inchworm-like mechanism that is achieved via magnetized rubber polymer spirals.
Waterloo team breaks voice authentication within six tries
Researchers created an approach that avoids spoofing countermeasures, fooling most voice authentication systems within six attempts.
The AutoCado automates guacamole prep at Chipotle
The aptly named AutoCado can reportedly take over the manual tasks of guacamole prep — cutting, coring and peeling avocados — thereby saving both time and resources.
A digital twin for the first commercial fusion facility
Supercomputing, artificial intelligence and the Industrial Metaverse will advance development of the U.K.'s prototype fusion power plant.
Sensor chip speeds disease diagnostics
The device can detect many disease pathogens with 10 times the sensitivity of currently available methods.
Clearpath Robotics announces Husky Observer
The mobile robotic system is designed to accelerate inspection solutions.
Taco expands light commercial ECM pump offering
These self-sensing, close-coupled, mechanically sealed in-line circulator pumps exceed industry and efficiency standards with an advanced hydraulic design.
Device promises to protect firefighters from harmful chemicals
The commercially available sensor, originally intended to measure vinyl chloride, benzene and other chemicals, was modified to also detect PAHs in real time.
Graco debuts next-generation electric-operated double diaphragm pump
The QUANTM pump is suitable for nearly any fluid transfer application and offers a wide range of materials of construction to support multiple industrial and hygienic applications, including chemical processing, water treatment, paint manufacturing, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and more.