Posts Tagged ‘mechanical engineering’
Spry robot built to zip like the butterfly
JOHNS HOPKINS (US) — High-speed video of butterflies’ agility in flight may help researchers build tiny robots that mimic the insects’ maneuvers. Continue…
Friday, February 3, 2012 16:59 - 4 Comments
Science & Technology - Jan 31, 2012 13:56 - 0 Comments
Snake-like robot slithers to the rescue
GEORGIA TECH (US) — Researchers have used the way snakes move as inspiration for machines that could conduct energy-efficient rescue missions. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 26, 2012 18:26 - 0 Comments
Monkey-brained robot ‘sees’ with whiskers
U. SHEFFIELD (UK) — Researchers have fitted a robotic rat with a monkey brain model in order to increase the machine’s perception. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 17, 2012 12:54 - 0 Comments
Carbon fibers yield graphene quantum dots
RICE (US) — Scientists have developed a one-step chemical process to turn carbon fibers into graphene quantum dots. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 16, 2012 11:19 - 0 Comments
Glider fleet to track fish in real time
CORNELL (US) — A flotilla of solar-powered ocean gliders that can travel up to 12 miles a day may make it possible for scientists to track ocean changes as they happen. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 11, 2012 11:03 - 1 Comment
Electronics keep their cool with graphene
U. TEXAS-AUSTIN (US) — A new form of graphene could prevent laptops and other electronics from overheating, one of the largest hurdles to building smaller, more powerful devices. (more…)
Top Stories - Jan 9, 2012 11:21 - 2 Comments
Toy car gets stability from ‘lizard tail’
UC BERKELEY (US) — Inspired by the way lizards keep their balance, researchers have developed a robotic car named “Tailbot” that has a stabilizing tail. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 4, 2012 12:34 - 0 Comments
Paired nanoribbons boost conductivity
VANDERBILT (US) — A new way to enhance thermal conductivity may help engineers manage thermal effects in smart phones, computers, and lasers, say researchers. (more…)
Science & Technology - Dec 30, 2011 12:13 - 0 Comments
Robotic surgery for run-down satellites
JOHNS HOPKINS (US) — A technology developed for delicate abdominal surgeries someday may be used to repair satellites in space, say researchers. (more…)
Top Stories - Dec 27, 2011 10:25 - 3 Comments
Plasma brush: Pain-free fix for cavities
U. MISSOURI (US) — Researchers are one step closer to a painless way to replace fillings. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 9, 2011 11:27 - 0 Comments
Time + force heals (or hurts) all wounds
GEORGIA TECH (US) — A new study finds that applying mechanical forces to an injury site immediately after healing begins can disrupt vascular growth into the site, preventing bone healing. (more…)
Top Stories - Nov 29, 2011 13:50 - 1 Comment
Cyborg bugs as first responders
U. MICHIGAN (US) — A device that harvests energy from a bug’s movements could allow cyborg insects—rather than humans—to monitor hazardous situations. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 28, 2011 12:45 - 1 Comment
How to probe mechanics of living cells
PURDUE (US) — Researchers are making progress in developing a system that measures the mechanical properties of living cells. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 18, 2011 11:07 - 0 Comments
Fuse DNA, nanotubes for better biosensors
PURDUE (US) — A new method for stacking synthetic DNA and carbon nanotubes onto a biosensor electrode may lead to more accurate ways to measure and manage diseases, such as diabetes. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 1, 2011 7:00 - 0 Comments
Free software models how humans move
STANFORD (US) — An open source software application modeling human motion is helping medical professionals and bioengineers study, diagnose, and correct abnormalities in how people move. (more…)
Science & Technology - Oct 21, 2011 9:30 - 1 Comment
Run vs. fly: Robotic roach gets its wings
UC BERKELEY (US) — Engineers outfitted a six-legged robot, inspired by a cockroach, with wings to shed new light on the origins of flight. (more…)
Top Stories - Oct 18, 2011 11:17 - 3 Comments
Build your own swarm of robots
RICE (US) — Researchers have designed inexpensive “swarming” robots that work collectively—and can be assembled in minutes. (more…)
Science & Technology - Oct 13, 2011 16:52 - 2 Comments
Big batteries not always best for hybrids
CARNEGIE MELLON U. (US) — Thinking about buying a new plug-in vehicle? You may want to check the size of its battery first. (more…)
Science & Technology - Sep 9, 2011 11:45 - 0 Comments
Nanotubes could lighten up electric cables
RICE U. (US) — Cables made of carbon nanotubes could be just as efficient as traditional metals but at a sixth of the weight, a potential windfall for airplanes and cars. (more…)
