Engineering

Robots could one day crawl across the moon, and undergrads are laying the groundwork
The future of moon exploration may be rolling around a nondescript office on the CU... Read more
Researchers develop first hull-attached sensor system for predicting underwater radiated noise
Researchers in South Korea have developed the nation's first hull-attached sensor-based system for predicting underwater... Read more
Laser-assisted cold spray: A new generation of innovative manufacturing technology
The Center for Industrial Photonics (CIP) at the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) has developed an... Read more
New system allows acoustic robots to co-operatively transport objects
While so far robots have predominantly been deployed individually, as teams, they can tackle a... Read more
Here's a way to save lives, curb traffic jams and make commutes faster and easier: Ban left turns at intersections
More than 60% of traffic collisions at intersections involve left turns. Some U.S. cities—including San... Read more
The physics of popping: Building better jumping robots
Inspired by a simple children's toy, a jumping popper toy, researchers have unlocked a key... Read more
Dual-light 3D printing technique enables seamless blending of flexible and rigid materials
Inspired by how nature blends toughness and flexibility, such as the rigid structure of bone... Read more
Curved geometry offers architects both striking designs and material savings
Researchers from Skoltech and the University of Granada have found a way to speed up... Read more
Stealthy ship hull cuts through waves like butter
Borrowing from drug-smuggling subs, Michigan engineers are helping the Navy design autonomous ships that blend... Read more
Owls' silent flight inspires new noise reduction technology
If you've seen an owl fly, you probably didn't hear a thing. That's because their... Read more
Scientists create soft robots from rice paper that biodegrades safely within 32 days
Scientists at the University of Bristol have discovered that the common kitchen ingredient, used in... Read more
Laser trackers shown to help improve accuracy of industrial robots, study shows
Laser trackers help improve precision and reduce operational costs of industrial robots, new research from... Read more
Machine learning model predicts heat-resistant steel durability while preserving data confidentiality
NIMS and its collaborators have developed a model designed to predict the long-term durability of... Read more
From responding to thinking ahead: Bringing energy and spatial planning together
For an effective energy transition, we need to think not only about how we generate... Read more
Proposed framework could ensure equitable access during global transition to clean energy
New research led by The University of Manchester has outlined a more equitable way to... Read more