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3D-printed lithium-ion batteries

Posted by Age of Robots | Nov 5, 2018 | 3D Printing |

researchers have developed a new method to 3D print lithium-ion batteries in virtually any shape.

Brain-eating amoebae halted by silver nanoparticles

Posted by Age of Robots | Oct 30, 2018 | Nanotechnology |

Researchers have developed silver nanoparticles coated with anti-seizure drugs that can kill brain-eating amoebae while sparing human cells.

A new generation of artificial retinas based on 2D materials

Posted by Age of Robots | Sep 10, 2018 | Manufacturing |

Scientists report they have successfully developed and tested the world’s first ultrathin artificial retina that could vastly improve on existing implantable visualization technology for the blind.

Robot bloodhound tracks odors on the ground

Posted by Age of Robots | Jul 11, 2018 | Robotics |

Bloodhounds are famous for their ability to track scents over great distances. Now researchers have developed a modern-day bloodhound — a robot that can rapidly detect odors from sources on the ground, such as footprints. The robot could even read a message written on the ground using odors as a barcode.

Inexpensive detector is like ‘Velcro®’ for cancer cells

Posted by Age of Robots | Jun 24, 2018 | Biotechnology |

Researchers have developed a new type of sensor that acts like Velcro® for prostate cancer cells, sticking them to a modified frosted glass slide, like those used in science classes, so that they can be identified from blood samples.

Pulling valuable metals from e-waste makes financial sense

Posted by Age of Robots | Apr 15, 2018 | Environment, Society |

Electronic waste — including discarded televisions, computers and mobile phones — is one of the fastest-growing waste categories worldwide.

Knitting electronics with yarn batteries

Posted by Age of Robots | Apr 14, 2018 | Wearable Technology |

Researchers have developed a rechargeable yarn battery that is waterproof and flexible.

New 4-D printer could reshape the world we live in

Posted by Age of Robots | Apr 9, 2018 | Manufacturing |

From moon landings to mobile phones, many of the farfetched visions of science fiction have transformed into reality.

Researchers Explore Enzymetic Activities Based On Nanocomplex Sensors

Posted by Age of Robots | Apr 6, 2018 | Nanotechnology |

A team of researchers from Ludong University compared the susceptibility of different triangle silver nanoprisms (TSNPRs) towards H2O2 and elucidated the influence of capping agents and structural size on the etching process, with the aim of optimizing TSNPRs for H2O2 etching-based biosensors, such as glucose and glucose oxidase.

Make way for the mini flying machines

Posted by Age of Robots | Apr 6, 2018 | Robotics |

Tiny floating robots could be useful in all kinds of ways, for example, to probe the human gut for disease or to search the environment for pollutants

‘Candy cane’ polymer weave could power future functional fabrics and devices

Posted by Age of Robots | Apr 2, 2018 | Manufacturing |

If scientists are ever going to deliver on the promise of implantable artificial organs or clothing that dries itself, they’ll first need to solve the problem of inflexible batteries that run out of juice too quickly.

Nanospears deliver genetic material to cells with pinpoint accuracy

Posted by Age of Robots | Mar 25, 2018 | Nanotechnology |

In a step toward accelerating the production of new gene therapies, scientists report in ACS Nano that they have developed remote-controlled, needle-like nanospears capable of piercing membrane walls and delivering DNA into selected cells.

Super sniffer: Dog’s nose inspires new gas sensor materials

Posted by Age of Robots | Mar 18, 2018 | Nanotechnology |

It is well known that dogs have a better sense of smell than humans. For years, researchers have been trying to develop an artificial detector that is just as good as a canine’s nose. Now, one group reports in ACS Nano that they were able to mimic a dog’s sniffer with graphene-based nanoscrolls.