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Have your robot and eat it too! How edible robots are reducing electronic waste
A partially edible robot based on a fully edible sensor addresses the burden of electronic waste while simultaneously acting as a nutrition source.
Gentle robots made from brown seaweed to explore fragile marine environments
Biodegradable soft robots made from brown seaweed and hydrogels enable the exploration of fragile environments with minimal environmental impact.
Powering wearable health monitoring devices without batteries
A battery-free wearable device wirelessly monitors health using body heat for continuous power.
Thin film improves “usable light” needed to grow microalgae on industrial scales
A textured film maximizes sunlight by generating an increased amount of red light, reducing the costs of algae production on a significant scale.
Micromachines destroy bacterial biofilms in hard-to-reach places
Magnetic hydrogel micromachines break up biofilms and release antibiotics, combating biofilm infections associated with medical devices.
A heat-resistant drone that can fly into fires
FireDrone could be sent in ahead to find trapped people, assess layouts and unexpected hazards to allow responders to prepare accordingly and save more lives
Stick insects move robotics forward
Researchers use stick insect locomotion as inspiration for machine learning approaches to teaching robots how to walk.
A smart color-changing sensor detects food spoilage in consumer products
Cutting-edge smart packaging uses a color-changing sensor to detect food spoilage, revolutionizing quality control and safety in the food industry.
Detecting fires with the Internet of Things
A new fire-warning technology integrated into children’s clothing can be linked up to a mobile device for early detection and proactive safety measures.
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