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Surgical Robot Readies for Space Station Test

A miniaturized robot is on scheduled to blast off into space to showcase its skills. NASA recently awarded the University of Nebraska-Lincoln $100,000 through the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research to ready the surgical robot for a 2024 test mission aboard the International Space Station.

VegSense Makes Sense for Forest Studies

Ecologists won't always need expensive and bulky equipment to measure vegetation in the wild. Scientists have discovered a modern heads-up display works pretty well. Researchers set up a Microsoft HoloLens as a mixed-reality sensor to feed VegSense, their application to measure understory vegetation, plant life that grows between the forest canopy and floor.

Opto Biosystems

Opto Biosystems are a start-up emerging from the University of Cambridge, developing injectable neural interfaces capable of detecting activity in the brain, spine, and peripheral nervous system. One key use case for this technology is the minimally invasive monitoring of brain cancer patients. Tess Skyrme, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx, interviewed Co-founder Ben Woodington.

Photocentric

Photocentric are a British manufacturer of photopolymer stamps, vat photopolymerization printers, and photopolymer resins for 3D printing. IDTechEx spoke with Rayner Sheridan, Head of Marketing at Photocentric, on their 3D printing activities.

PrinterPrezz

PrinterPrezz are a US-based end-to-end manufacturer of 3D printed medical devices. IDTechEx spoke with CEO Shri Shetty to discuss the company's mission.

Toledo Solar

Toledo Solar is an American company that was founded in 2019. It is developing semi-transparent cadmium telluride solar panels for outdoor building integration.

US Multi State Action Plan - 100% Electric Trucks and Buses by 2050

Seventeen U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and the Canadian province of Quebec worked together through the Multi-State Zero Emission Vehicle Task Force, a coalition facilitated by NESCAUM, to produce a bold Action Plan for accelerating a transition to zero-emission trucks and buses.

Landmark 230 MW Garadagh Solar PV Plant in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan is targeting to increase the share of renewable sources in its installed power capacity to at least 30 percent by 2030, as the country looks to diversify its economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

New Material Pushes Sodium-Ion Batteries to Phase out Costly Lithium

With lithium prices over five times higher than they were a year ago, researchers have developed a material for sodium-ion batteries, which offer an alternative to the increasingly expensive lithium-ion tech. The new material is a powder of sodium-vanadium phosphate fluoride with a particular crystal structure. Used in the battery cathode, it provides record-high energy storage capacity, eliminating one of the bottlenecks of the emerging sodium-ion technology.

Advanced Graphene Foam Sensors Could Transform Prosthetics

A pioneering project, which aims to develop advanced sensors for use in robotic systems, could transform prosthetics and robotic limbs. The research project aims to develop sensors which provide enhanced capabilities to robots, helping improve their dexterity and motor skills, through the use of accurate pressure sensors which provide haptic feedback and distributed touch.

Von Roll: Impregnation and Potting Resins for EVs

Von Roll is headquartered in Switzerland and focuses on products and systems for electrical power generation, power transmission, and industrial applications. The electric vehicle (EV) market provides a new opportunity for its materials in electric motors, batteries, sensors, and more. The interview with Von Roll focused on its impregnation and potting resins for EVs.

BYD: Residential Batteries

BYD Energy, a subsidiary of BYD, are a global supplier of residential, commercial, and industrial batteries.

The Dichotomy Influencing the 3D Printing Materials Market

Open vs closed materials systems: In this article, IDTechEx Technology Analyst Sona Dadhania discusses how the dichotomy between "open" materials systems and "closed" materials systems (also known as platforms or architectures) affects the growth and utilization of materials for additive manufacturing.

3D Printing Large and Complex Parts Economically

Engineers have created a way to 3D print large and complex parts at a fraction of the cost of current methods. Known as Multiplexed Fused Filament Fabrication, the technique "could be a game changer for the 3D-printing industry," says lead author of study.

Partnership Proves Modern Robotics is All About Integrations

Cogniteam, the developers of a leading drag n' drop robotics operating system Nimbus, is partnering with a leading designer and manufacturer of industrial IoT and Edge AI solutions AAEON to develop ready-to-build robotic hardware.

Stickers That Can See Inside the Body

New stamp-sized ultrasound adhesives produce clear images of heart, lungs, and other internal organs.

Sustainable City Powered by Autonomous Mobility

Hyundai Motor Group has presented the HMG Smart City master model, it represents the Group's vision for smart cities and illustrates how it will empower them with sustainable and smart mobility solutions. The model will serve as a guideline for developing smart mobility solutions that support smart cities around the world while revitalizing their urban communities

Flexible Device Harvests Thermal Energy to Power Wearables

Wearable electronics, from health and fitness trackers to virtual reality headsets, are part of our everyday lives. But finding ways to continuously power these devices is a challenge. Researchers have developed an innovative solution: the first-of-its kind flexible, wearable thermoelectric device that converts body heat to electricity. This device is soft and stretchable, yet sturdy and efficient — properties that can be challenging to combine.

Market Update on Electric Cars in Europe

This IDTechEx premium article provides an update on electric car markets in the EU, UK, and EFTA in 2022, including an update on H1 sales, market trends, policy drivers, and battery trends.

Emerging Trends in Wearable Technology

This presentation was given by IDTechEx Technology Analyst Tess Skyrme at the CEA-Leti Innovation Days in June 2022.