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New technique helps robots pack objects into a tight space

“Researchers coaxed a family of generative AI models to work together to solve multistep robot manipulation problems. Anyone who has ever tried to pack a family-sized amount of luggage into a sedan-sized trunk knows this is a hard problem. Robots …

PCB Hotplate V3

“This project outperforms two previous hotplates in both electrical and mechanical aspects. It has two separate boards—the coil board and the driver board—that are joined together by 40mm-long PCB standoffs. This project is powered by an XIAO ESP32 …

Photonic crystals bend light as though it were under the influence of gravity

“A collaborative group of researchers has manipulated the behavior of light as if it were under the influence of gravity. The findings, which were published in the journal Physical Review A on September 28, 2023, have far-reaching implications for the …

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Project Silica

“Humanity’s need for long-term data storage continue to grow at a staggering pace. As a species, we continue to generate large amounts of high-value data (our personal histories, medical, industrial, scientific data, etc.) that is crucial to our long-term …

Revolutionizing energy storage: Metal nanoclusters for stable lithium—sulfur batteries

“The demand for efficient energy storage systems is ever increasing, especially due to the recent emergence of intermittent renewable energy and the adoption of electric vehicles. In this regard, lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs), which can store three to five times more …

Scientists propose super-bright light sources powered by quasiparticles

“The seemingly physics-defying properties of quasiparticles could be harnessed for applications ranging from non-destructive imaging to computer-chip manufacturing. An international team of scientists is rethinking the basic principles of radiation physics with the aim of creating super-bright light sources. In …

Smart Compass

“A normal compass just points north (boring). Lets make something smarter, that points to any required place. Our general compass just points towards north. I decided to make a smart compass, that will point to the nearest place selected using …

Soldering Air Filter

“Hello there, In this Instructable I will walk through how I built a simple air filter fan to help remove smoke and other particles from the air while I’m soldering. If you want to build one, read on, I …

Spark Analyzer

“Spark Analyzer is a compact, sleek, IoT-enabled USB-C Power Delivery device with built-in power analyzer capabilities. Story Introducing Spark Analyzer, an innovative ESP32-powered USB-C Power Delivery (UCPD) compatible device designed to streamline the development and debugging process …

STMicroelectronics reveals high-accuracy, medium-voltage op amps for industrial and automotive sensor signal conditioning

“STMicroelectronics’ TSB182 dual operational amplifier is featured for high-accuracy signal conditioning with sensors, including maximum 20µV input offset voltage, 100nV/°C drift over temperature, and 4V-36V operating range for medium-voltage applications. In addition to its high accuracy, stability, and wide …