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Controlling soft robots using magnetic fields

A team of engineering researchers has made a fundamental advance in controlling so-called soft robots, using magnetic fields to remotely manipulate microparticle chains embedded in soft robotic devices.

PARC (Palo Alto Research Center)

PARC has developed non-invasive Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors that can be integrated into EV-grade batteries to monitor temperature and volume variations.

IDTechEx Recruits Event VP Expanding Presence in North America

IDTechEx, the analyst and events firm covering emerging technologies, announces the expansion of its North American office with the hiring of Mary Ellen Guerrlich as VP Business Development, Events.

Nanoribbons pave the way to 'on-off' states for graphene

A new way to grow narrow ribbons of graphene, a lightweight and strong structure of single-atom-thick carbon atoms linked into hexagons, may address a shortcoming that has prevented the material from achieving its full potential in electronic applications.

A world without batteries

Can we do the unthinkable and abandon batteries?

Graphene grows up

IDTechEx has invited a series of industrial players and leaders active in graphene commercialization to contribute their opinions about the state of the technology and markets. As part of article series, we will today hear from Nanomedical Diagnostics who write about their progress with their commercial biophysical assay tool based on graphene transistors.

Nanoimprint is the new hot topic

The cooperation between Coatema Coating Machinery and temicon has revealed a brand-new R2R-Nanoimprint line.

Air could be the world's next battery

Wind and sun, two unpredictable resources, are becoming ever more important as sources of energy. This means that we face a growing need for energy storage facilities, because if energy cannot be used immediately when it is generated, it needs to be stored until it is needed.

A report from AABC Europe 2017: The automotive perspective

Just like the Battery Show in the U.S. is the prime location for exhibitors to showcase their battery innovations and manufacturing capabilities, AABC Europe is the leading conference in the Old Continent when it comes to the quality of its speakers. This year from the 30th January to the 2nd February, the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference was hosted as usual at the Congress Center Mainz along the river Rhein in Germany. In this premium article, IDTechEx analysts Mr. Gonzalez and Dr. Grande will give a summary of their week in Mainz as well as insights into what these news mean for the automotive battery industry. This account focuses on everything related to automotive companies.

Machine learns to choreograph

Researchers sought to automate the process of step chart generation so that players can dance to a wider variety of charts on any song of their choosing.

Self-sustaining bacteria-fueled power cell

Instead of oil, coal, or even solar energy, self-sustaining bacterial fuel cells may power the future.

Robotics aid in the study of corn and drought tolerance

Developing drought tolerant corn that makes efficient use of available water will be vital to sustain the estimated 9 billion global population by 2050.

Technology to enable intelligent tyres

A key component for the future of intelligent tyres, using piezoelectric energy harvesting, which converts mechanical motion into electrical energy.

Hybrid taxis produced in UK

China may be gearing up to have 100,000 pure electric taxis with zero emissions in use soon but at least the iconic British black cab is going to be made in Britain as a hybrid - by a Chinese company.

The global attitude to the wearable technology industry is changing

As the hype fades, companies are increasingly focused on specific and varied product opportunities within this diverse space.

Graphene innovations for economic growth

IDTechEx has invited a series of industrial players and leaders active in graphene commercialization to contribute their opinions about the state of the technology and markets.

Could Airborne Wind Energy become a $3 billion market?

Airborne Wind Energy employs kites, tethered drones or turbines in balloons to make electricity, accessing more consistent, stronger winds above those reached by wind turbines on land.

Bring high-precision GNSS and inertial technology to robotics

This technology-focused alliance will yield a line of navigation products for autonomous vehicles, outdoor robotics and machine control.

Additive manufacturing process using energy efficient diode lasers

A new 3D printing/additive manufacturing process using energy efficient diode lasers is set to change the way parts are produced.

Computer program developed to diagnose and locate cancer

Researchers have developed a computer program to detect cancer based on chemical modification of DNA circulating in blood.