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'Robutt' taught to mimic motion of human bottom

A robot has been created to move like a human bottom and perfectly simulate how drivers and passengers get in and out of their car seats.

A new way to store thermal energy

A new chemical composite could be used to store heat from the sun or any other source during the day in a kind of thermal battery, and it could release the heat when needed, for example for cooking or heating after dark.

Spotlight on Hydro Extruded Solutions

Hydro is a fully integrated aluminum company with 35,000 employees in 40 countries on all continents, combining local expertise, worldwide reach and unmatched capabilities in R&D.

Spotlight on Terrafugia

Terrafugia's mission is to create practical flying cars that enable a new dimension of personal freedom.

5-minute extreme fast charge battery technology for electric vehicles

Enevate Corporation announces technology which features extreme fast charging in only 5 minutes with high energy density and long driving range that adds up to 240 miles (390 km)—or up to 50 miles (80 km) range with a 60-second charge.

Rapid cellphone charging getting closer to reality

Research in lithium-ion batteries has opened up a plethora of possibilities in the development of next-generation batteries. In particular, the metal-air batteries with significantly greater energy density close to that of gasoline per kilogram, has recently been acknowledged and invested by world's leading companies, like IBM.

Breakthrough in 3D printed marine grade stainless steel

Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in 3D printing one of the most common forms of marine grade stainless steel - a low-carbon type called 316L - that promises an unparalleled combination of high-strength and high-ductility properties for the ubiquitous alloy.

Xperia Hello! is part of the family

Launching in Japan only from November 16th, Xperia Hello! is a communication robot that can recognise each member of the family and assist with daily life simply by talking to it.

Vagus nerve stimulation shows progress against PTSD

Researchers are exploring how mild stimulation of the vagus nerve could help alleviate symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.

TactoTek to supply injection molded structural electronics solution

Suunto announced that TactoTek has been awarded the mass production contract for the Suunto Movesense Smart connector, an Injection Molded Structural Electronics solution that is part of the Suunto Movesense platform. TactoTek will manufacture the Smart connector in its Oulu, Finland factory.

Artificial intelligence: Is this the future of early cancer detection?

A new endoscopic system powered by artificial intelligence has been shown to automatically identify colorectal adenomas during colonoscopy.

Robotics principles help wave energy converters

Compared to wind and solar energy, wave energy has remained relatively expensive and hard to capture, but engineers are working to change that by drawing inspiration from other industries.

Self-charging electric bike

A design team has revealed its new self-charging electric bike design concept, "Hybrid Module Mobility". Depending upon users' requirements, this design concept is capable of converting its forms into six different purposes, including cargo-carrying, child-carrying, driving.

Physicists have breakthrough on brittle smartphone screens

Scientists may have found a solution to the long-standing problem of brittle smartphone screens.

Graphene sensors detect HIV DNA

These so-called 'next generation graphene electronic biochemical sensor devices' are able to detect very low amounts of HIV DNA thanks to their very low electronic noise.

EV Charging and Automotive Lightweighting at LCV

In September, IDTechEx attended and exhibited at the Low Carbon Vehicle (LCV) conference and exhibition in the UK. This show saw its highest recorded numbers of attendees (total 3866) and came in the wake of several electric vehicle news stories, including government strategies and OEM pledges.

Spotlight on Notion Systems

Notion Systems moves solder mask process with n.jet solder mask inkjet printer into production.

Who Wants Printed Electronics: Drivers by Industry

This article raises the problems faced in five industries, driving the organizations involved to look at printed electronics solutions.

Spotlight on Graphene Solutions, LLC

Commercializing research and development using graphene and carbon nanotube technologies

New fast-charging, high-energy electric-car battery technology

An international team of researchers has presented a novel hydrogen isotope separation system based on a porous metal organic framework.