Industries
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Ionic skin for robotics and prosthetics bruises like human skin
The new i-skin changes color in response to stimuli to help users detect damage to their prosthetic limbs.
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The art of the straight line: Lenses for line lasers
Laser line generators shape a laser beam into a straight line with uniform power distribution.
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Bridgestone invests in self-driving startup Kodiak Robotics
The tire giant will use its smart sensing tires in Kodiak’s autonomous trucks.
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Volvo expands EV production with $118 million investment
The company will build Polestar EV architectures at its South Carolina factory.
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580 million 5G subscribers by year’s end
And by 2026, 3.5 billion 5G subscriptions.
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FedEx begins trials for self-driving deliveries with Nuro
The collaboration will also test future parcel logistics.
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Overview of stretchable circuit technology
Electronic devices that mimic the properties of human skin are vital for designing prosthetics, advanced robotics and health tracking technologies.
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Industrial smart switch speeds network interoperability and integration
An easy-to-configure industrial automation profile allows automation engineers to quickly process the increasing amounts of data within the smart manufacturing industry.
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UV radiation creates eco-friendly hydroponic farms
Hydroponic farms are a major contributor to pollution and the team set out to solve this problem.
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Waymo begins self-driving freight trials in Texas
This is the first chance for J.B. Hunt to get feedback on autonomous Class 8 operations.
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Nokia rolls out first 5G private wireless network in Turkey
The network will help AGV improve speed and performance.
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First autonomous imager for smartphones, smart-home appliances and automobiles
The imager combines auto-exposure for all lighting conditions, motion detection, feature extraction for event-based functioning and artificial intelligence-based object detection.
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A fully programmable three-phase driver IC from Infineon
The fully programmable solution for advanced motor control applications features a serial peripheral interface for gate drive outputs configuration.
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Iris Automation selected for FAA’s BVLOS testing
A committee will be established to set rules for the normalization of drone deliveries.
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Video: Autoinjector platform drives sustainability in digital drug delivery
The device features a reusable electronic drive unit and single-use cassettes to elevate patient care while reducing environmental impact.
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Battery-free, smart clothing that can withstand the washing machine
The development could usher in new connected e-textiles for a variety of applications.
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Watch a sweat sensor track COVID-19 cytokine storms
The sensor serves as an early warning system for an impending cytokine storm, which could help doctors more effectively treat patients.
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Beyond the lab: Capacitive displacement sensors shine in industrial applications
In the field of non-contact displacement, distance and position measurement, few alternatives can match the accuracy and stability of capacitive sensors.
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Amazon’s neighborhood Wi-Fi mesh network goes live
However, consumers can opt out of Sidewalk easily.
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Video: Tiny handheld game console begins pre-orders in July
Playdate is a 1 bit handheld gaming pad that comes with a hand crank for controls.
