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System teaches robots to do chores
Researchers from MIT created a system that teaches robots complicated tasks that were previously too difficult to learn, like setting a dinner table.
Faulty sensors blamed in Ethiopian Boeing 737 Max crash
On the eve of the first anniversary of the March 2019 crash, Ethiopian air transport authorities cited a faulty sensor as triggering a series of events that led to the fatal accident.
Laser-based defense system can down autonomous drones
A professor from Israel’s’ Ben-Gurion University has developed a laser-based system capable of downing autonomous drones.
Team develops wearable device that camouflages the wearer
A team of researchers from the University of California San Diego has created a wearable device that makes the wearer imperceptible to heat-detecting sensors, such as those built into night vision goggles, even during ambient temperature changes.
Tesla crash: NTSB faults an "overreliance on technology"
“This tragic crash clearly demonstrates the limitations of advanced driver assistance systems available to consumers today,” said the NTSB chairman. “There is not a vehicle currently available to U.S. consumers that is self-driving."
Defense company develops anti-drone laser technology
An Israel-based defense and security company has developed a laser drone defense system capable of disabling suspicious drones and drone swarms.
Molecular glass — A revolutionary new material enabling future OLED displays and lighting
Molecular glass, or glassy small molecule organic light emitting diode (OLED) materials, is a new class of organic semiconductor materials poised to overcome several performance and manufacturing hurdles currently limiting adoption of OLED technology in larger sized OLED display and lighting products.
New cooling technology for electronics, data centers
Solstice E-Cooling heat transfer agents cool data centers and other electronic applications with greater efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
US Army testing "guaranteed hit" smart scope
The United States Army is testing a new fire control system for infantry guns that will prevent the gun from firing if the system determines that there is no chance of hitting the target.
Stanford researchers develop stretchy battery for wearables market
Researchers from Stanford University have created a soft and stretchy battery that uses plastic to store power for the wearable electronics market.
Electronic skin with fully integrated flexible electronics for robots and wearables
The sensor system is made of magnetic sensors and organic circuits.
Teenagers' thrill seeking impulses can lead to cyber crime
Researchers from Flinders Criminology conducted a study that analyzed existing links between teenager’s online activities and cybercrime.
Cool information from Fujipoly
Fujipoly added an Engineering Resource section to its website, providing engineers access to useful whitepapers and webinars as well as to Sarcon thermal interface material performance datasheets.
Researchers develop safe method for breaking down printed circuit boards
Researchers from China’s Sun Yat-sen University have developed a technique for breaking down the dangerous compounds from printed circuit boards (PCBs) using a ball mill.
Microsoft develops AI-based tool for keeping children safe online
Technology giant Microsoft announced that it has developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-based tool for detecting sexual predators attempting to groom children online.
Alcohol and technology: The year in review
As 2019 draws to a close, join Engineering360 for a look back at technological innovations achieved this year in the alcohol industry.
Last minute gifts for engineers and makers
Developer boards, tools, robotics and more.
LAPD to use new technology to immobolize criminals
In lieu of handguns and tasers, officers in the Los Angeles Police Department are preparing to test out new crime-fighting technology that entraps a suspect without harming them.
Don’t get stressed out with low compression force gap filler pads
These thermal insulating materials help avoid overstressing the printed circuit board and fragile solder joints as the interface material is compressed between the heatsink and board-level components during assembly.
Robot trash talk has a negative effect on human performance
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have found that humans are negatively affected by trash talk, even when it comes from a robot.