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These swimming bots are four times faster than similar swimming bots
The team developed two different swimming robots, dubbed “Butterfly Bots” for their resemblance to swimmers performing the butterfly stroke.
Robotic gripper developed for hazardous liquid cleanup
The soft robotic gripper can reportedly grasp, transport and release individual droplets, making the device appropriate for cleaning up liquid spills and potentially handling toxic liquids and other hazards without risk to humans.
Fossil fuel-free jet propulsion with air plasmas
Comprehensive adaption of such a technology would greatly reduce greenhouse gases and global warming to boot.
Fundamentals of logic gates
In order to make a computer do anything useful, such as math, graphics, control operations or surf the net, multiple bits must be combined and decisions must be made based on the status of all of these bits.
Project to use QR codes on milk cartons connected to farms of origin
ClearFarm Project proposes using electronic monitoring tools dubbed Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) connected to QR codes on milk carton packaging so that customers can trace milk to its farm of origin.
8 impossible things: Report identifies research priorities at the intersection of biology and engineering
Transformational priorities are identified where engineering and biology can have an impact while contributing to an inclusive research community.
Video: Sensors to enhance overhead transmission asset performance
A sensors and data analytics platform is being tested by National Grid to help upgrade and expand the transmission capacity of overhead power lines in the U.K.
Sensor detects specific gases using AI
The device relies on machine learning to distinguish gases based on how they give rise to subtle temperature changes — an issue that proved challenging for other sensing technologies that fail to detect a target gas among a mix of chemicals in the air.
Robotic module can automate oil drilling on existing rigs
Nabors suggests that automating drilling tasks in oil and gas industry Red Zones could potentially reduce risks to workers.
CLEA by SECO enables and enhances new energy opportunities
Today, there is a concerted focus on transitioning to renewable and clean energy sources from fossil fuels.
Answering the air hammering challenge: A test case for innovation
Innovation is essential to the ongoing evolution of industry.
Innovative district heating system design verified
The low-pressure steam supply version of Holtec’s Green Boiler is engineered to deliver a carbon-free district heating solution that reduces dependence on fossil fuels.
Micro-D gaskets designed for MIL-DTL 83513 connectors
These gaskets eliminate any unwanted gaps between the connector and I/O surface points and offer a shielding effectiveness of 80 dB to115 dB.
Fundamentals of continuous stirred tank reactors (CSTRs)
A CSTR is a reaction vessel that produces chemicals continuously, as the name implies. In the CSTR, two or more reactants are pumped into a vessel and allowed to react, with the product skimmed or drained away at the opposite end of the reactor.
Light and heat move ring-shaped robot forward
The researchers note that when the Ringbot was placed on the hot surface, it pulled itself forward; when exposed to infrared light, it also pushed itself forward.
Breakfast food proves to be efficient filtration material
To create the aerogel, egg whites, which are pure protein, are freeze dried and then heated to 900° C in an environment without oxygen.
Tricking a negative pressure room with sound
The researchers suggested that the mechanisms for controlling airflow into and out of biocontainment facilities can be “tricked” into functioning improperly by sound at a specific frequency — possibly placed within a popular song.
Mushroom skin eyed for future computer chip bases
In lieu of the plastic substrates currently used in the making of chips for electronic devices, the team proposes using the skin of Ganoderma lucidum, a mushroom that grows on dead hardwood trees.
Chemical plume detecting, hand-held drone in development
According to its developers, the drone could one day be used to track chemical plumes during search and rescue missions or missions designed for protecting the environment.
Ingredient in coffee may protect against COVID-19 infection
According to the researchers, an ingredient found in coffee hinders the interaction between the SARS CoV-2 spike protein of the coronavirus and the ACE-2 receptor.