Purdue students smash world record for fastest Rubik’s Cube-solving bot
Purdue University’s engineering students achieve record-breaking 0.103-second Rubik’s Cube solution, surpassing previous 0.305-second benchmark.
Modifiable pedestrian and roadside facilities reduce crash likelihood
Incheon National University researchers demonstrate pedestrian and roadside facilities – modifiable during maintenance – reduce crashes more effectively.
Jellyfish bot catches a ride on underwater waves
Caltech engineers have taught CARL-Bot to position itself to catch a ride on underwater vortex rings rather than fighting the turbulence.
Your fingers wrinkle in the same pattern every time you’re in the water for too long
Researchers at Binghamton University discovered consistent wrinkle patterns linked to blood vessel contraction during water immersion.
Brain-less air powered bot inspired by inflatable dancing advertising
Researchers at AMOLF in Amsterdam develop a soft robot that moves autonomously using synchronised oscillating tubular legs.
Novel lactation pad measures safe painkiller levels in mother’s milk real-time
University of Southern California researchers develop innovative pads, detecting acetaminophen levels to ensure breastfeeding infant safety.
Fusion energy: ITER completes components for world’s largest pulsed magnet system
The sixth and final component of the Central Solenoid, has been built and tested in the United States, before assembly in France.
A new method for characterizing quantum gate errors
USC researchers develop deterministic benchmarking, offering enhanced efficiency in identifying quantum noise and error types.
Spongy device captures drinking water from thin air in emergencies
RMIT University engineers develop a solar-powered device using modified balsa wood, effective in diverse humidity levels.
Amphibious robot mimics doggy paddle
Researchers at South China University of Technology (SCUT) University developed an amphibious robotic dog featuring unique paddling mechanisms inspired by canine swimming.