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The researchers were able to mimic so-called snap buckling in beetles wherein a rapid release of elastic energy occurs when a coiled muscle within a click beetle’s thorax is triggered, enabling the beetle to propel itself great distances in the air.

Capable of operating in unknown and extreme marine environments, the RobotSalps, like the semi-transparent, tubular-shaped salps that inspired them, can link to each other, forming so-called colonies.

The developer seeks to deploy large-scale ice-based energy storage systems for up to 120 buildings in California and other states.

The Leonidas microwave weapon can reportedly down enemy drones while leaving friendly aircraft unharmed, according to the company.

As part of their aptly named Flying Aero-robots based on Light Responsive Materials Assembly (FAIRY) project, the researchers created a polymer-assembly, light-controlled robot that flies using wind.

The researchers suggest that the technology could lead the way toward robots that can be used to detect drugs, explosives or diseases in the future.

Dubbed Pakt, the automated packing and shipping technology reportedly reduces pack and ship labor by an estimated 70% and increases throughput capacity by a reported 500%.

Inspired by the shape-shifting sea cucumber, engineers developed the phase-shifting material called "magnetoactive solid-liquid phase transitional machine.”

The semi-submersible is being eyed for military, commercial and research applications.

Virtek’s Iris 3D for welded assembly applications combines laser projection with 3D vision technology to locate a part in 3D space instantaneously.

The initiative seeks to recognize the vital role played by technicians and engineers responsible for building and maintaining a robust supply chain and keeping the manufacturing cogs turning.

The researchers discovered 11 strains of cotton that demonstrated flame-retardant characteristics by burning samples in their native form.

AR offers over 100 amplifiers ranging from 10 Hz–50 GHz.