05.30.19 Robots MIT’s sensor-packed glove helps AI identify objects by touch It could give robots a more precise grip. By C. Fisher, 05.30.19 save Save share
03.22.19 03.22.19 in Robots Self-healing 3D-printed gel has a future in robots and medicine The hydrogel is soft, yet strong and responsive, and it can be formed in LEGO-like blocks. By C. Fisher, 03.22.19 save Save share View
12.17.18 12.17.18 in Gadgetry MIT can shrink 3D objects down to nanoscale versions It could be useful for tiny parts in robotics, medicine and beyond. By J. Fingas, 12.17.18 save Save share View
10.14.18 10.14.18 in Green Self-repairing material plucks carbon from the air It's borrowing a cue from plants. By J. Fingas, 10.14.18 save Save share View
05.28.18 05.28.18 in Robots Researchers build a self-healing 'robot skin' Puncture a hole, and the alloy will fill in the gap. By K. Filippidis, 05.28.18 save Save share View
12.18.17 12.18.17 in Mobile A new polymer could make phone screen repairs a thing of the past Researchers in Tokyo accidentally discovered a self-healing material. By R. LeFebvre, 12.18.17 save Save share View
08.22.17 08.22.17 in Green Super-powered bacteria can harness light for fuels and plastics Researchers gave the bacteria a more efficient method of photosynthesis. By M. Locklear, 08.22.17 save Save share View
08.03.17 08.03.17 in Design Plastics breakthrough could improve your car's mileage A new chemical process could give plastics wider manufacturing applications. By R. England, 08.03.17 save Save share View
06.29.17 06.29.17 in Robots Light-powered 'robot' cleans while it crawls Clever use of shadow and light makes it walk like a caterpillar. By S. Dent, 06.29.17 save Save share View
01.16.17 01.16.17 in Gadgetry MIT wants you to change 3D-printed objects after you make them You wouldn't be stuck with the same design forever. By J. Fingas, 01.16.17 save Save share View
