Engineering

Can we hear lost voices again? System can convert invisible vocal movements into audible words
Hearing words even when spoken in silence—a new technology has been developed that reads the... Read more
Slime-like artificial muscle reshapes on command, heals after damage and turns one robot into many
Breaking away from conventional robots that perform only predefined functions once fabricated, researchers have developed... Read more
Bio-based foam replaces petroleum-based materials—without changing production processes
A new extruded foam made from polybutylene succinate (PBS), developed by the Fraunhofer Cluster of... Read more
Simple robots inspired by ants collectively build and excavate
When it comes to teamwork, we could all learn something from ants. These relatively simple,... Read more
'Like liquid metal': Entangled, staple-like particles could inspire new generation of materials
A tightly packed ball of office staples can be surprisingly strong. Try to pull it... Read more
This tough Australian seed could reshape helmets and protective gear
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have uncovered the secret behind the remarkable toughness of the... Read more
These restless materials don't just bend under pressure—they snap, crawl, walk and dig on their own
When we think of materials, we usually think of substances like metal, concrete, glass or... Read more
Tiny battery-free tags turn radio waves into a new way to track breathing at home and in hospitals
The same wireless technology that can track your cat or locate an item in a... Read more
AI-guided snakebot unlocks rolling move that doubles speed per unit power
Snake-like robots represent the future of rescue. Their slender bodies allow them to navigate narrow... Read more
Engineers offer roadmap to close the 'human error' gap in offshore crane safety
University of Houston professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology Weihang Zhu is spearheading an effort to... Read more
Scientists adapt 3D printing for manufacturing copper alloy components
A research team from Skoltech (part of the VEB.RF group) and other scientific organizations in... Read more
Bridges, roadways threatened by changes in weather patterns
The combination of extreme weather conditions, like atmospheric rivers, and aging infrastructure is putting increasing... Read more
AI-powered surrogate models bring real-time simulation to composite manufacturing
A recent publication from IMDEA Materials Institute and the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) presents... Read more
This robot sees danger, decides its route and powers over obstacles while carrying loads
A KAIST research team has developed quadrupedal robot technology that not only enables walking by... Read more
Origami-inspired robot built from printable polymers uses electric current to move
With their ability to shapeshift and manipulate delicate objects, soft robots could work as medical... Read more