Engineering

Seamless tech: 'OriStitch' threads computation and 3D textiles
Could a flat piece of fabric hold a 3D shape, the way paper does in... Read more
Vine-inspired robotic gripper gently lifts heavy and fragile objects
In the horticultural world, some vines are especially grabby. As they grow, the woody tendrils... Read more
The science of human touch, and why it's so hard to replicate in robots
Robots now see the world with an ease that once belonged only to science fiction.... Read more
Composite rivets offer lighter, corrosion-free joints for bridges, docks and more
Researchers from Skoltech and Harbin Institute of Technology have devised and tested a new mechanism... Read more
Engineers use AI to finetune robotic prosthesis to improve manual dexterity
Whether you're reaching for a mug, a pencil or someone's hand, you don't need to... Read more
Homes that can withstand extremes: New study reveals pathways to housing resilience
With natural disasters striking communities across the U.S. at an accelerating pace, the question of... Read more
Aging bridges are crumbling. Here's how new technologies can help detect danger earlier
New signs of deterioration recently discovered on the Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge in Montréal have spurred the... Read more
Concrete with a human touch: Can we make infrastructure that repairs itself?
As winter approaches, Canada's roads, bridges, sidewalks and buildings are facing a familiar problem: cracks... Read more
Using smartphones to improve disaster search and rescue
When a natural disaster strikes, time is of the essence if people are trapped under... Read more
New haptic display technology creates 3D graphics you can see and feel
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have invented a display technology for on-screen graphics that are... Read more
Wearable device offloads up to 90% of body armor weight, improving comfort and mobility
Vanderbilt researchers have developed a lightweight wearable device that shifts body armor weight off the... Read more
Space shuttle lessons: Backtracks can create breakthroughs
What does the space shuttle have in common with the original iPhone? According to Francisco... Read more
Avoiding marine collisions with system powered by radar and machine learning
Collisions between marine vessels and stationary structures, like offshore oil platforms and depleted wellheads, are... Read more
How scientists are growing computers from human brain cells—and why they want to keep doing it
As prominent artificial intelligence (AI) researchers eye limits to the current phase of the technology,... Read more
'OCTOID,' a soft robot that changes color and moves like an octopus
Underwater octopuses change their body color and texture in the blink of an eye to... Read more