Engineering

Bat-inspired ultrasound helps palm-sized drones navigate fog and smoke
A team led by Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researcher Nitin J. Sanket has shown that... Read more
Mach 1.5 tests reveal noise feedback loops from supersonic jets
Researchers from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and the Florida Center for Advanced Aero-Propulsion, or... Read more
A robotic hand without motors? How a sub-second shape-shifting actuator could work
While space structures and robotic arms require lightweight actuation devices capable of repetitive movement, conventional... Read more
Generative AI-powered forecasting for sustainable urban development
Researchers introduce a novel generative AI-driven framework, MMCN (Memory-aware Multi-Conditional generation Network), for forecasting future... Read more
Stamping high-res imagery onto everyday items to 'reprogram' their appearance
Imagine a world where you could change the designs you see on bags, shirts, and... Read more
New framework helps companies turn tech risks into strategic opportunities
In the high-stakes world of product innovation, companies often face a paradox: adopting cutting-edge technology—such... Read more
One-step coating keeps fabrics superhydrophobic after tens of thousands of abrasion cycles
Developing robust water-repellent textiles is critical for outdoor, protective, and industrial applications. However, achieving long-lasting... Read more
Bird‑like robots promise greater flexibility and control than drones
A bird banking in a crosswind doesn't rely on spinning blades. Its wings flex, twist... Read more
Insect-inspired robot tracks odors even with only one working 'antenna'
A collaborative research group has developed a bio-inspired robotic system based on insect behavior which... Read more
Elders' stories are bringing digital models of lost communities to life
Some of the 3D digital models created by researchers to depict lost neighborhoods in Columbus,... Read more
Sound waves could be used to remotely reprogram material stiffness, from implants to robotic muscles
A team of researchers co-led by the University of California San Diego, University of Michigan,... Read more
Simple motor networks mimic human muscle behavior under increasing load
Scientists have developed a network of mechanical motors that mimic the molecular machinery underpinning human... Read more
Magnets turn random snapping in soft metamaterials into repeatable sequences
Cutting patterns into elastic materials allows you to unfold those materials into new shapes, and... Read more
Engineers devise a way to prevent manufacturing shutdowns during cyberattacks
A professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering and a team of Rutgers students are proposing... Read more
Wind-powered robot could enable long-term exploration of hostile environments
Researchers at Cranfield University have created WANDER-bot, a low-cost, 3D-printed robot that is powered by... Read more