John Varrasi

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Articles by: John Varrasi

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How the Future of Origami Engineering is Unfolding (Op-Ed)

By John Varrasi published

Inspired by origami, foldable technologies and products are driving a new field of engineering research.

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Fighting Hockey Concussions with Safer Helmets (Op-Ed)

By John Varrasi published

New helmet ratings, based on laboratory testing, will let consumers know which hockey protection is best at preventing concussions.

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How Visuals Can Help Deaf Children 'Hear'

By John Varrasi published

Experiencing sound, through sight.

New research at the University of Chicago is laying the groundwork for touch-sensitive prosthetic limbs that one day could convey real-time sensory information to amputees via a direct interface with the brain.

Next-Gen Neural Prosthetics Require a New Materials Approach

By John Varrasi published

Engineers are developing the next wave of neural prosthetics.