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How many robots does it take to screw in a light bulb?

How many robots does it take to screw in a light bulb? The answer: just one, assuming you're talking about a new robotic gripper developed by engineers.

Novel circuit design boosts wearable thermoelectric generators

Using flexible conducting polymers and novel circuitry patterns printed on paper, researchers have demonstrated proof-of-concept wearable thermoelectric generators that can harvest energy from body heat to power simple biosensors for measuring heart rate, respiration or other factors.

Three ways nanotechnology gas sensors will improve our lives

Nanotechnology gas sensors are paving the way to better health and quality of life using the power of knowledge, awareness and prevention. This article explores three real-world examples that show how nano gas sensors will impact our lives.

Spotlight on Standard Graphene Inc.

STANDARD GRAPHENE, headquartered in Ulsan city, Republic of Korea, is a company specializing in Graphene.

Flexible sensors can detect movement in GI tract

Researchers have built a flexible sensor that can be rolled up and swallowed. Upon ingestion, the sensor adheres to the stomach wall or intestinal lining, where it can measure the rhythmic contractions of the digestive tract.

First fully autonomous rail journey in Western Australia

Rio Tinto has successfully completed the first fully autonomous rail journey at its iron ore operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia as the company progresses toward full commissioning of the AutoHaul® project in late 2018.

Smart crossing prototype unveiled in London

Direct Line and Saatchi & Saatchi London have revealed an innovative prototype pedestrian crossing aimed at reducing traffic and pedestrian accidents.

Advanced features on this consumer based 3D printer

Cubibot introduced their 3D Printer at the IDTechEx Show! Berlin 2017

Commercialisation of AWE

Some findings from the new IDTechEx report, "Airborne Wind Energy 2017-2027"

Reality AI announces availability of Starter Kit

Reality AI announces the availability of starter kit based on Cross Domain Development Kit (XDK) from Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions. It enables fast development of solutions based on accelerometry and vibration, including wearables for people and predictive maintenance for machines.

First ever electronic passenger information service in Kuwait

End-to-end solution from Papercast features industry-first solar powered e-paper technology for the GCC states.

Measuring fuel cell printing at a fast clip

If you're wondering when a hydrogen-powered car will become a viable option for you, take heart. A team may have overcome a significant hurdle to manufacturing hydrogen fuel cells by creating a way to check whether the expensive catalysts the cells need have been incorporated quickly and effectively.

Next-generation lithium-ion battery with new anode material

Toshiba Corporation announced the development of its next-generation SCiBTM, which uses a new material to double the capacity of the battery anode.

Micro-optomechanical pressure sensor advancing pressure monitoring

Imec has unveiled a pressure sensor based on micro-optomechanical systems (MOMS) technology.

Stick, peel, or bounce: Controlling a freezing droplet's fate

When freezing droplets impact a surface, they generally either stick to it or bounce away. Controlling this response is crucial to many applications, including 3-D printing, the spraying of some surface coatings, and the prevention of ice formation on structures such as airplane wings, wind turbines, or power lines.

Robotic bugs train insects to be helpers

Tiny mobile robots are learning to work with insects in the hope the creatures' sensitive antennae and ability to squeeze into small spaces can be put to use serving humans.

Swollen Apple Phones: More Trouble to Come

IDTechEx analysts have long warned that the leading lithium-ion battery manufacturers have been taking risks in their headlong redesigns to obtain higher energy and power density, lower cost per kWh and ironically better safety, for example from less-flammable and non-flammable electrolytes.

Paper-based supercapacitor uses metal nanoparticles to boost energy

Using a simple layer-by-layer coating technique, researchers have developed a paper-based flexible supercapacitor that could be used to help power wearable devices.

The future of drone delivery

Reimagining the future of on-demand deliveries, a drone delivery concept that can deliver a package straight to the hands of its recipient, no matter their location.

First effective use of bioelectronics to treat psoriasis

Positive results from a pilot study evaluating the use of its proprietary neuromodulation technology to treat psoriasis.