The components of the team’s robotic hand. (a) The design of the bones for the index finger is based on the human index finger bones. There are four bones connected…
Tag: Engineering
Efficient perovskite cells with a structured anti-reflective layer
The visualization of the manufactured honeycomb texture for the perovskite solar cell. Credit: Maciej Krajewski, Faculty of Physics at the University of Warsaw Perovskite-based solar cells, widely considered as successors…
A cellulose-based thickener to reduce environmental risks of liquefied stabilized soil
The image shows how liquefied stabilized soil can find use as a backfill material at different locations on a construction site. Credit: Shinya Inazumi from Shibaura Institute of Technology, JapanImage…
Electrifying construction sites outside built-up areas in Norway
Energy and electricity needed to power the various machines in operation on the site. Credit: Norwegian University of Science and Technology The building and construction sector currently accounts for approximately…
New method reduces carbon emissions from zinc oxide rotary kilns, boosting profits for zinc smelting industry
Schematic of the proposed a multi-objective adaptive optimization model predictive control method. Credit: Ke Wei et al. The zinc smelting industry is facing new challenges in meeting China’s carbon peak…
An intelligent control method reduces carbon emissions in energy-intensive equipment
Structure of the intelligent control method for low-carbon operation. Credit: Tianyou Chai et al. A research team led by Professor Tianyou Chai from Northeastern University, China, has developed an innovative…
New multi-purpose robot changes shape for different uses
Robot. Credit: Peter Wharton Researchers have designed a robot which can change form to tackle varying scenarios. A team at the University of Bristol and based at the Bristol Robotics…
Elevating biogas upgrading performance on renewable aqueous ammonia solution via a novel ‘membrane method’
Graphical abstract. Credit: Tao SUN , Wenlong LI , Jiandong WEI, Long JI , Qingyao HE , Shuiping YAN Biogas is usually produced by anaerobic digestion of organic waste such…
Research team publishes benefit breakdown of 3D-printed vs. wood molds for precast concrete
ORNL’s 3D-printed polymer composite mold was used to produce precast concrete parts for a New York City building. Researchers conducted a techno-economic analysis that highlights the benefits over wood molds.…
Research team’s shape-changing smart speaker lets users mute different areas of a room
A team led by researchers at the University of Washington has developed a shape-changing smart speaker, which uses self-deploying microphones to divide rooms into speech zones and track the position…
