by Amantha May | April 5, 2021 | Health
A smiling robot that captures the attention of autistic children can help them learn and practice social, emotional, and cognitive skills. QTrobot for Home, a talking playmate initially designed for use in schools and researchers, can now help parents work with...
by Amantha May | April 2, 2021 | Enabling Tech
Microgrids power small geographic areas using a network of distributed energy sources. Microgrids that serve municipalities, college campuses, and hospital complexes draw and store power from various sources, including solar, wind, water, and other renewable energy...
by Amantha May | March 31, 2021 | Medical
There’s no doubt that 3D printing has disrupted conventional manufacturing. Greener and more cost-effective on many levels, 3D printing is also liberating product design from traditional machine production constraints. A partnership between HP and SmileDirectClub...
by Amantha May | March 29, 2021 | Enabling Tech
To make wearables truly effortless — integrating seamlessly into daily life virtually unnoticed — engineers must solve a few essential problems. These include eliminating bulky hardware and enhancing comfort while maintaining durability. Eliminating the...
by Amantha May | March 26, 2021 | Enabling Tech
Electronic textiles hold much promise in the evolution of wearable technology. But when it comes to advances in e-textiles, engineers have the same problem as many average adults: laundry. It turns out that it’s difficult to create comfortable electronic fabrics...