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Robo-Venus Flytrap Could Help Bots Grasp Objects
By Tracy Staedter published
The artificial Venus flytrap could give soft robots a way to grasp and release objects autonomously, according to scientists.
Ultrathin Loudspeaker-Mic Also Generates Energy from Motion
By Tracy Staedter published
Researchers have developed a sheet-like device that acts as a loudspeaker and microphone and can generate energy from human motion.
Stretchy Holograms Could Power 3D, Morphing Projections
By Edd Gent published
Almost all holograms contain a recording of just a single image, but now scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have built a hologram on stretchy material that can hold several images.
Robotic Exosuits Help Workers Lift Heavy Loads
By Mindy Weisberger published
Mechanical exoskeletons help Lowe's workers lift and move heavy objects.
Laser-Printed Nanotech Makes Colors That Never Fade
By Jesse Emspak published
Laser printers that "sculpt" images at miniscule scales could one day make color photos that don't fade over time the way ink does, according to a new study.
Fake Walls, Real Shocks: VR System Simulates Physical Barriers
By Kacey Deamer published
What happens when you walk into a wall in virtual reality?
'Star Wars' Tech: 8 Sci-Fi Inventions and Their Real-Life Counterparts
By Edd Gent published
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