Nonmedical devices that read brainwaves, such as smart headbands, headphones, and glasses, are becoming more popular among consumers. The products claim to make users more productive, creative, and healthier. IEEE Spectrum previewed several of…
Category: Engineering
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Hydrofoil ferry sets 160-nautical-mile record in longest sea voyage
The world’s longest electric sea journey by a passenger vessel has been completed, signaling a shift in how electric ferries could operate in the future.
Sweden-based Candela says its electric hydrofoiling ferry, the P-12, has successfully…
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New steel processing technique extends EV range without increasing battery capacity
A research team affiliated with UNIST unveiled a new steel manufacturing process that can improve the driving distance of electric vehicles (EVs) without the need for larger batteries. This technology offers a promising way to enhance the…
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The RaaS Blueprint: Key Insights from a conversation with RobCo’s Roman Hölzl
RobCo Studio software simplifies robot workcell configuration and operations. | Credit: RobCo
Roman Hölzl, cofounder and CEO of RobCo. | Credit: LinkedIn
Munich-based modular robotics company RobCo recently opened its U.S. headquarters in San…
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French-led Consortium to Build $6B Water Desalination and Pipeline Project in Jordan
One of the most water-stressed countries on the planet is due to see a boost in water supply by the end of the decade. Construction is underway on a $6 billion water desalination and pipeline project that promises to ease chronic water…
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German military drones, robots hunt radioactive waste in danger zones
Scientists in Germany have developed AI-powered automated drones and robots that are capable of detecting radioactive waste in hazardous environments where human access is unsafe or impossible.
The innovative project is carried out by…
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Kansas University Moves Forward on $362M Phase II Gateway District and Jayhawks Stadium Expansion
The University of Kansas has tapped a joint venture of JE Dunn and Clark Construction to deliver a $362 million Phase II project that is planned to upgrade football facilities, expand the campus gateway, and add a mixed-use development.
The work…
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Joint Venture Named for Second Phase of $809M Kansas Jayhawks Stadium Overhaul
The University of Kansas has tapped a joint venture of Clark Construction and JE Dunn Construction to deliver a $362-million Phase II project that is planned to upgrade football facilities, expand the campus gateway, and add a mixed-use…
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Enzyme-powered bubble robots maneuver drugs directly to tumors
Microrobots have long promised precision drug delivery inside the human body, but making them practical has remained difficult.
Many designs are complex, expensive to manufacture, or hard to control once inside living tissue.
A new…
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A mathematical framework for optimizing robotic joints
Consider the marvelous physics of the human knee. The largest hinge joint in the body, it has two rounded bones held together by ligaments that not only swing like a door, but also roll and glide over each other, allowing the knee to flex,…
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