Researchers at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have created a flexible and stretchy battery that is fueled by human sweat. The prototype battery is made out of printed silver flake electrodes that create energy when wet. The battery, which is 2 cm by 2 cm and is as flat as a little paper bandage, is attached to a flexible and sweat-absorbing cloth that is stretchy and attachable to wearable devices such as watches. The team of scientists tested its gadget with fake human sweat to illustrate its potential application…
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Researchers developed a soft robot chameleon that changes color in real-time
A team of researchers has created the world’s first soft robot chameleon that can change colors in real-time to fit its surroundings At Seoul National University. Nature Communications released an article on the group’s multi-layer skin design and its potential applications. To build their robot, the researchers began with a skin layer comprised of liquid ink that could be manipulated to change color by adding a little bit of heat to the material. As a result, the particles in the ink formed helical shapes that reflected certain wavelengths of light….
Read MoreAn algorithm that helps drones to fly around obstacles: New research update
The world has to be ready to witness faster-flying drones, says a team of researchers at MIT after they devised an algorithm that helps drones find the fastest route around obstacles without crashing. It combines the simulations of drones flying in a virtual space and the data from examinations of a real drone flying through the same course in a real space. The new algorithm trains the drone to fly through obstacles at a speed of 20 percent faster than the conventional one. “At high speeds, there is intricate aerodynamics…
Read MoreGoogle includes google meet app in Chromebooks by default
The covid 19 outbreak completely changed the way our office works. Now both employees and employers rely upon video conferencing platforms to meet and greet each other. Even though our workplaces are trying to call their employees back to their desks, the trend is unlikely to reverse anytime soon. The leaders of the industry have observed a massive hike in the number of people utilizing video calling apps. The companies are investing their time and money to provide a better experience in such platforms by adding new features. …
Read MoreResearchers developed a smart necklace for emotion tracking
Researchers developed a smart necklace called NeckFace which can continuously track full facial expressions by using infrared cameras to capture images of the chin and face from beneath the neck. The team led by Cheng Zhang, assistant professor of information science in the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science, detailed their work in “NeckFace: Continuously Tracking Full Facial Expressions on Neck-mounted Wearables,” Neckface potentially tracks facial expressions and senses the emotions accordingly. In addition to this author’s listed many applications of the smart necklace such…
Read MoreFaster & efficient robotic window cleaner
A new robotic window cleaner has been made by researchers that ensure more potential than the current methods. As per the note released by one of its co-founders, Mohammed dabri, their robotic window will increase efficiency and abolish the risk of injuries. Mohammed dabri says, they developed a robotic window cleaner after witnessing the tragic death of a window cleaner who fell from the 10th floor of a building. “Then, a man lost his life just so the windows are cleaner for a few weeks, which is very unfair trade,”…
Read MoreLatest energy dissipation device: Simple & cost-effective
University at Buffalo engineers developed the latest energy dissipation device claimed to be having wide applications in transportation & safety. The device is cost-effective since it uses low-cost metallic materials and it has a simple design. The device is designed in a way to possess both high stiffness( the ability to bear loads and resist collapsing) and high damping which means it can dissipate energy. It has various applications from automobiles, and ship buffers to helicopters, drones and more. “Most energy absorbers carrying high stiffness work by crushing or…
Read MoreInstagram rolling out new security feature to protect teens
Facebook-owned Instagram announced that it is updating Instagram with additional security features on Tuesday. With the new security feature, Instagram will change the account type of teen users under 16 to “Private”. As per the report, The social media platform uses AI to detect user’s age. “We think private accounts are the right choice for young people, but we recognize some young creators might want to have public accounts to build a following,” Instagram said in a blog post. “We want to strike the right balance of giving young people…
Read MoreForm energy develops iron-air 100-hour storage battery
Form energy- battery maker officials confirmed their development of the Iron-Air 100-hour storage battery meant to store electricity created from renewable sources such as solar and wind. As per the report, the new battery is based on iron and the production is not expensive. Form energy describes the battery as a multi-day energy storage system that can store electricity for up to 100 hours at a lower cost. The battery consumes oxygen and then converts the iron inside the battery to rust, later converting it back to iron again. This…
Read MoreBoxabl to bring foldable homes with automated construction technologies.
Boxable, the new factory in Las Vegas to build foldable & stackable housing units with automated construction technologies. The prime goal of the company is to cut construction costs with the help of technology. Boxabl co-founder Galiano Tiramani says, “The actual setup of the unit itself is very fast. We’ve done it [at our facility] in under an hour,” the company is working out on a variety of different sizes and shapes for the foldable house. The federal government is the first customer for these foldable homes, and after that…
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