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Preparing for our move to Mars, NASA has named the top five finalists in their 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge.
The 3D-printed Youbionic Arm responds with lifelike movements to offer a helping hand.
Atomized disinfectants that can be dispersed in the air could offer a powerful new way to fight hospital infections.
The BlackFly flying car could help usher in the future of personal flight.
A new technology from the team at MIT lets users control a robotic arm with gestures and brainwaves.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon have created ultrathin electronic tattoos that could be used in medicine, soft robotics or even 3D-transferable printed electronics.
The FoodSwitch app from Northwestern Medicine researchers helps food shoppers quickly find the healthiest option.
A new technology from MIT tracks people through walls using existing WiFi routers.
The electric in-wheel propulsion system from Elaphe could help usher in the next generation of autonomous electric vehicles.
An autonomous robotic system from Cornell and the University of Pennsylvania can reform itself and build structures to allow it to complete tasks.
An innovative system from MIT that harvests fresh water from power plants could offer a new source of safe drinking water in coastal cities.
The Spyce restaurant in Boston is the first of its kind with a robotic kitchen able to cook meals to order. [email protected]
3D-printed inflatable structures able to morph into shape at the flip of a switch could shape the cars of the future.
The autonomous robotic weeder from ecoRobotix could help reduce the use of herbicides.
A robotic dressing device from Georgia Tech is paving the way to robots able to assist the disabled or elderly maintain a level of independence.
The FontCode system hides encrypted messages in plain sight—within fonts.
Boston Dynamics shows off their Spot Mini’s skills as the nimble quadruped travels the lab, climbing stairs and navigating hallways.
The innovative Feel The View prototype from Ford could let blind passengers ‘feel’ the landscape outside.
With some paint and electrodes, Carnegie Mellon University researchers created a smart wall able to monitor electronics and respond to touch and gestures.
The eco-friendly Stircle cuts plastic waste by replacing single-use plastic stirrers with a countertop device that spins the cup to mix the beverage.
The Zfib defibrillator device could help save more lives with its layer of tiny needles.
Robotic grippers inspired by the gecko could help soft robotics grasp a wide variety of objects, even at different angles.
The e-waste micro-factory turns discarded devices into useful materials—saving resources and money.
Researchers at Berkeley Lab have developed a 3D-printer able to create structures made up completely of liquid.
MIT’s new soft robotic fish explores undersea environments without disturbing the locals.
The trash collecting robot from Urban Rivers lets users control the bot themselves, competing against other gamers as they clean the Chicago River.
Designed for restaurant staff, the Kronosys AR smart glasses provide hands-free, on the job training.
The innovative Synthetic Pollenizer concept could help revitalize the bee population.
The Nomadeec HoloLens brings telemedicine technology to paramedics and other responders in the field.
Young inventor Nilay Kulkarni demonstrates his invention that could save lives by preventing human stampedes.
The Pick-and-Place system from the team at MIT uses a "grasp-first-then-recognize” workflow to lift and sort items from clutter.
The Spot Mini robot has opened new doors in robotics--by opening doors.
An autonomous warship from DARPA can seek out enemy submarines, saving money by eliminating the need for an onboard crew.
The Live Metal AI-powered tool from DM Labs streamlines 3D design by automating some areas of the process.
Adaptive fashion designer and founder of Runway of Dreams Mindy Scheier demonstrates how a few small changes to clothing can make a big change in a person’s life.
Researchers at Brigham Young University have used lasers and a tractor beam to create 3D holograms in mid-air.
The DroNet algorithm helps drones navigate by mimicking the way cars and bicycles avoid obstacles on city streets.
The ground-breaking Revolve folding modular wheel can collapse down to just a third of its size. [REVOLVE-WHEEL.COM]
The NIMBO security robot from Turing Video combines Segway's Robotics mobility platform with AI to patrol areas for suspicious activity.
The Minimally Actuated Serial Robot (MASR) replaces stationary motors with mobile versions that travel along a rail to actuate specific joints.
Japanese researchers have developed humanoid robots that accurately mimic the human musculoskeletal structure.
The ultra-tiny Zanco TI phone is the smallest functional phone in the world.
MIT researchers have developed glowing plants able to emit light for almost four hours.
An innovative minimally invasive robotic blimp could be used to explore delicate archeological structures without kicking up dust.
A 3D-printing technology from a team at the University of Washington takes advantage of backscattering to let plastic objects communicate wirelessly without electronics.
A new ‘living ink’ 3D-printing method uses bacteria-laden ink to print hydrogels that could treat burns or clean up oil spills.
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In a large step forward for robotics, the team from Boston Dynamics demonstrates their amazing back-flipping, bipedal robot.