3D printing

A new 3D printing technique developed by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin could change how engineers and designers manufacture complex objects...

Robotic systems designed for remote or extreme environments face a consistent limitation: power. Movement alone can consume a significant portion of a robot’s energy,...

3D printing concrete has recently become more popular. Like regular 3D printers, concrete printers work by building a structure layer by layer based on...

A new 3D-printed metal material designed to twist on impact could pave the way for next-generation crash protection in vehicles and aircraft. The innovation,...

Flying autonomously through complex environments requires more than knowing where a drone is. The aircraft must continuously understand what surrounds it, distinguish open routes...

Space travel exposes astronauts to a unique set of challenges, one of the most dangerous being cosmic radiation. While Earth's atmosphere and magnetic field...

Aircraft designers have long pursued wings that can adapt to changing flight conditions. Fixed surfaces are always a compromise: a wing shape optimized for...

A new hybrid drone developed by engineering students at Aalborg University in Denmark demonstrates a rare and fluid transition between flight and underwater navigation—showing...

Operating drones on the battlefield often requires soldiers to expose themselves outside armored vehicles, even in high-risk environments. While drones provide critical situational awareness,...

Researchers at the University of Washington have unveiled a groundbreaking wearable device capable of converting body heat into electricity. This innovative prototype not only...

3D printing is often celebrated for its ability to produce toys, tools, and prototypes quickly, but the technology can also be exploited for illegal...

Wearable sensors need to remain soft and conductive as the body moves, but cold weather presents a basic materials problem. Many flexible sensors use...

For the first time, researchers have used a customized, low-cost 3D printer to print electronics on a real hand. The technology could be used...

A new platform is pushing the boundaries of robotics design by transforming natural language into functional, 3D-printable robots, with no engineering expertise required. Developed...

Robots have long struggled outside carefully controlled environments. While factory automation excels at repetitive, predefined tasks, even small changes in lighting, object position, or...

A new 3D printer developed by MIT's researchers is offering a novel solution to tackle food waste by converting scraps into functional objects. The...

Soft robots are often seen as a promising solution for operating in delicate or constrained environments, but they come with a key limitation: movement....

With the rising demand for U.S. weapons in global conflicts, the United States grapples with a critical shortage of essential munitions, intensifying the urgency...

Researchers have developed a new approach to robotic mapping that could help autonomous systems operate in unstable or cluttered environments, such as collapsed buildings...

Following the immense success of the previous cycles and their integration into the defense sector, iHLS and the Ministry of Defense invite you to...

iHLS is delighted to host for the first time the prestigious Startup Competition for innovative technologies in the security, defense and homeland security fields,...

Researchers at Linköping University have unveiled a groundbreaking development in battery technology—a soft, fluid-based battery that can be molded into any shape, opening up...