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1 day ago | electronics360.globalspec.com | Marie Donlon

Taking inspiration from the spring-loaded motion of parasitic nematodes, a team of engineers from Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) has created a robot that can leap and reach significant heights without the benefit of legs. According to the engineers, the 5 inch soft robot can jump 10 feet into the air, which is around the standard height of a basketball hoop.

2 days ago | electronics360.globalspec.com | Marie Donlon

A France-based startup is working to develop a rice-sized neurosurgical microrobot. The firm, called Robeauté, is developing a device that is capable of precisely navigating the brain while also avoiding high-risk areas. The microrobot is being developed with the intention of eventually being used to perform microbiopsies on brain tumors, offering a safer and potentially more precise surgical alternative to traditional rigid tools like needles or electrode holders.

3 days ago | electronics360.globalspec.com | Marie Donlon

A team of researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has created a hopping robot capable of leaping over tall obstacles and jumping across slanted or uneven surfaces, while using significantly less — an estimated 60% less — energy than an aerial robot. Smaller than a human thumb and weighing less than a paperclip, the so-called hopping robot features a springy leg that helps to propel it off the ground.

3 days ago | electronics360.globalspec.com | N. Mughees

Thermal interface materials (TIMs) are used to improve the transfer of heat between two surfaces. It's like a thermal bridge that fills the microscopic gaps between components, ensuring efficient heat dissipation. Consider it this way: when attempting to heat a pot of water, the objective is for the heat from the burner to be transferred directly to the pot. A TIM performs a similar function for electronic components, assisting in maintaining optimal temperature and performance.

3 days ago | electronics360.globalspec.com | Marie Donlon

Engineers at the University of California San Diego, inspired by the unspooling of measuring tape, are suggesting that measuring tape-like material could be used in the making of a robotic gripper. The team proposes that such measuring tape-enhanced grippers would be ideal for agricultural applications because their extremities are soft enough to handle fragile fruits and vegetables.