The applications of 3D printing span many industries, from aircraft fuel nozzles to dental aligners. Here we look at some of the most important uses of the technology.
AI-powered artificial muscles made from pliable materials are reshaping recovery, from stroke rehabilitation to prosthetic design. These machines help people regain motion, strength, and confidence.
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed an innovative hand exoskeleton that helps persons after stroke re-learn how to grasp. Its accordion-like structure makes it light, robust and easy to integrate into everyday life.
In this episode, we cover Harvard's soft wearable robot that learns a patient's intent and provides just-enough support, helping stroke and ALS patients regain independence in everyday tasks.
AI-powered artificial muscles made from pliable materials are reshaping recovery, from stroke rehabilitation to prosthetic design. These machines help people regain motion, strength, and confidence.
MIT CSAIL researchers enhance robotic precision with sophisticated tactile sensors in the palm and agile fingers, setting the stage for improvements in human-robot interaction and prosthetic technology.
Using an approach called DNA origami, scientists at Caltech have developed a technique that could lead to cheaper, reusable biomarker sensors for quickly detecting proteins in bodily fluids, eliminating the need to send samples out to lab centers for testing.
Trained on a dataset that includes all known living species—and a few extinct ones, Evo2 can predict the form and function of proteins in the DNA of all domains of life, identify molecules useful for bioengineering and medicine
To advance modern medicine, EPFL researchers are developing AI-based diagnostic tools. Their goal is to predict the best treatment a patient should receive.
Real-time Clock (RTC) modules are the specialized components designed to maintain accurate timing even in medical devices such as neurostimulators, pacemakers, insulin pumps, and other essential devices.
Scientists at ITMO University have developed multiple-use sensor substrates coated with gold nanoparticles for use in gauging the precise ratio of chlorogenic acid in natural and manufactured raw material.
A mechanical engineer discusses her recent advances in robotic surgery, including millimeter-scale robots that travel through the bloodstream to deliver treatment.
A new study in Nature by last year's Nobel Laureate in Chemistry reveals a possible game-changer in snakebite treatment. Researchers have created new proteins that neutralise lethal toxins found in snake venom, potentially offering a safer and more effective alternative to traditional antivenoms.
The use of generative artificial intelligence in protein design stands to revolutionize new drug development. EPFL ambitions putting together a consortium to further explore this avenue.
KUMIHIMO is a co-creation project focused on sourcing innovative ideas that utilize Murata's hardware. Xenoma's award-winning entry in this initiative was a smart apparel piece termed a "wearable phono-electrocardiograph."
Advanced wearable devices enable the wearer to track their BP around the clock, without having to attend their health professional or grapple with a clunky home BP monitor.