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Robots should be repurposed rather than recycled, scientists warn

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The robotics industry should be creating robots that can be reprogrammed and repurposed for other tasks once their lifespan has been completed, University of Bristol and University of West England researchers have advised. Their study challenges individuals working in the robotics industry and in academia to consider the long-term use of a robotic system and, wherever … [Read more...] about Robots should be repurposed rather than recycled, scientists warn

Using bacteria to make powerful microlenses

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A team led by researchers at the University of Rochester in New York has drawn inspiration from nature to create tiny, powerful microlenses for advanced image sensors. Sea sponges grow delicate glass skeletons that are as intricate as they are strong. These natural structures are made of silica – also known as bioglass – which is both lightweight and incredibly durable, … [Read more...] about Using bacteria to make powerful microlenses

Strong as steel, light as foam

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Researchers from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering have used machine learning to design nano-architected materials that have the strength of carbon steel but the lightness of Styrofoam.   The new nanomaterials’ properties offer a conflicting combination of exceptional strength, light weight and customisability. According to the … [Read more...] about Strong as steel, light as foam

Engineers design fast, agile and durable robotic insect

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Researchers at MIT have developed tiny, aerial robots that are faster and far more agile and durable than prior versions. The researchers hope that the robots could one day provide an efficient method for artificial pollination, enabling farmers to could grow fruits and vegetables inside multilevel warehouses, boosting yields while mitigating some of agriculture’s harmful … [Read more...] about Engineers design fast, agile and durable robotic insect

Siemens and Sony collaborate on immersive engineering for the industrial metaverse

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Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced that it is collaborating with the Sony Corporation to bring together its NX software for product engineering with Sony’s head-mounted display (HMD) to enable the industrial metaverse. The XR HMD (SRH-S1) features Sony’s high-definition 1.3-type OLED Microdisplays with 4K resolution. Its proprietary rendering technology … [Read more...] about Siemens and Sony collaborate on immersive engineering for the industrial metaverse