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Minimuscles let amputees control a robot hand with their minds

“Building a beautiful robotic hand is one thing. Getting it to do your bidding is another. For all the hand-shaped prostheses designed to bend each intricate joint on cue, there’s still the problem of how to send that cue …

New universal carrier ink for 3D printing

“Researchers at ETH have produced a gel from cellulose fibres and biodegradable nanoparticles that liquifies when pressed through the nozzle of a 3D printer, but then quickly returns to its original shape. Their invention paves the way for personalised biomaterial …

Novel method for easier scaling of quantum devices

“System “recruits” defects that usually cause disruptions, using them to instead carry out quantum operations. In an advance that may help researchers scale up quantum devices, an MIT team has developed a method to “recruit” neighboring quantum bits made of …

Permanent magnets akin to those on fridges could speed the development of fusion energy

“Permanent magnets akin to those used on refrigerators could speed the development of fusion energy – the same energy produced by the sun and stars. In principle, such magnets can greatly simplify the design and production of twisty fusion facilities called …

Protect Against Rootkit and Bootkit Malware in Systems that Boot from External SPI Flash Memory

“Microchip’s new cryptographic MCU, custom firmware and provisioning service are designed to enable platforms to detect and stop malicious firmware prior to run time With the rapid growth of 5G including new cellular infrastructure, growing networks and data centers …

Project  PyroLight

PyroLight

“Smart adaptor for existing switch which gets triggered based on human presence. The word home automation or Smart Home was coined in 1984 by the American Association of House Builders but it was still just a distant dream back then …

Researchers Create Focus-Free Camera with New Flat Lens

“New technology poised to drastically reduce weight, complexity and cost of cameras while increasing functionality Using a single lens that is about one-thousandth of an inch thick, researchers have created a camera that does not require focusing. The technology offers …

Robots Autonomously Navigate Underground in DARPA Challenge

“Whether robots are exploring caves on other planets or disaster areas here on Earth, autonomy enables them to navigate extreme environments without human guidance or access to GPS. The Subterranean Challenge, or SubT, is testing this kind of cutting-edge technology …

Samsung Electronics Unveils Its First Family of ‘Human-Centric’ LED Components to Enhance Indoor Lifestyles

“Samsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced digital component solutions, today unveiled its first “human-centric” LED packages, collectively known as LM302N. Engineered with carefully created light spectra, the LM302N family helps human bodies adjust melatonin levels indoors, making people feel …

Project  Sentinel

Sentinel

“Sentinel was designed to provide a subtle reminder not to touch your face. It is very important to avoid touching your eyes, mouth, and nose to prevent the spread of infectious disease. However, this tends to be very difficult to …