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$8.4 million to study brain training using electric stimulation

The U.S. Defense Department is looking for ways to speed up cognitive skills training and is awarding engineers and neuroscientists up to $8.4 million over the next four years to investigate how to do that by applying electrical stimulation to peripheral nerves as a means of strengthening neuronal connections in the brain.

First-in-human trial for neural-enabled prosthetic hand

Upper extremity amputees are one step closer to successfully picking up a cookie or an egg, thanks to a new advanced prosthetic system that is designed to restore sensation.

New approach may accelerate design of high-power batteries

Research promises to increase the performance of high-power electrical storage devices, such as car batteries.

Biology with an electrical edge

Bio-Electronics? The word broken down is Biology and Electronics. So then is Bio-electronics some sort of hybrid cross between Biology and Electronics? A love child of some sort? Well... not exactly.

Toward machines that improve with experience

Self-driving taxis. Cell phones that react appropriately to spoken requests. Computers that outcompete world-class chess and Go players. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part and parcel of the technological landscape—not only in the civilian and commercial worlds but also within the Defense Department, where AI is finding application in such arenas as cybersecurity and dynamic logistics planning.

Bandage oxygen reader for peripheral artery disease

Collaboration to develop an ultrathin flexible-patch reader worn on the skin for continuous wireless monitoring of tissue oxygen in patients undergoing treatment for peripheral artery disease has been awarded a $1.5 million grant.

Perpetual drones

Nothing lasts forever: things wear out. However, there is a huge pent up demand for "perpetual" autonomous drones for everything from security to surveying, meteorology and even power generation.

Carbonics introduces first ZEBRA carbon-on-silicon solution

Carbonics, Inc has launched its ZEBRA carbon-on-silicon technology for radio frequency components and devices in the rapidly expanding wireless, communications, defense and aerospace markets.

Industry/government group for safe operation of space robotics

Recent technological advances have made the longstanding dream of on-orbit robotic servicing of satellites a near-term possibility.

Researchers put sense of touch in reach for robots

Finding and recognizing objects by touch in your pocket, in the dark or among items on a cluttered table top are distinctly human skills—ones that have been far beyond the ability of even the most dexterous robotic arms.

Robotic aircraft pilot demonstrates its capabilities

Aurora Flight Sciences recently demonstrated automated flight capabilities with ALIAS flying a Cessna Caravan through basic maneuvers under the supervision of a pilot.

Prepping a robot for its journey to Mars

Researchers are preparing an astronaut named Valkyrie for a mission to Mars. It is 6 feet tall and weighs 300 pounds.

Keeping an eye on low flying unmanned aerial systems in cities

The Aerial Dragnet program seeks innovative technologies to provide persistent, wide-area surveillance of all UAS operating below 1,000 feet in a large city.

Challenges in Soft Robotics

IDTechEx analyst Rachel Gordon spoke with Matthew Borgatti, Lead Scientist at Super-Releaser, about the challenges of bringing successful, durable, inexpensive soft robots to market.

Army demonstrates rucksack power

Communicating in the field with military allies and reducing the logistical burden of power requirements are two significant challenges faced by U.S. Army Soldiers.

Tissue-integrated biosensors for monitoring multiple body chemistries

Profusa, Inc has announced that it was awarded a $7.5 million dollar grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and the U.S. Army Research Office to develop implantable biosensors for the simultaneous, continuous monitoring of multiple body chemistries.

Turnable, twistable robots

Forget steel and aluminum. The robots of tomorrow may be able to squish, stretch and squeeze.

Autonomous flight for commercial helicopter

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, has successfully demonstrated a 30-mile autonomous flight using a Sikorsky S-76 commercial helicopter.

Wearable exosuits for patients with limited mobility

The soft exosuit — which is a soft wearable robot that is the first of its kind — was developed through extensive prototyping that included the involvement of roboticists, mechanical and biomechanical engineers, apparel designers, and software engineers.

Rapid progress in electric aircraft

Aurora Flight Sciences will be presenting alongside NASA and many other advanced aerospace developers at the Comparative Aircraft Flight Efficiency (CAFE) event.