A Helping Hand for Drones on the Move
Launching and retrieving drones normally requires a stationary platform, clear airspace, and operators with line-of-sight control. These constraints limit how quickly drones can be...
The Shape-Shifting Robot That Repairs Itself Mid-Task
Soft robots are often designed for a single task. Once their structure and internal wiring are set, their range of motion is fixed, limiting...
Lightweight Electronics Changes the Rules
Electronics that several years ago were considered too heavy or bulky for unmanned aircraft systems (UAVs) to carry are becoming light and flexible. Sometimes...
Stronger Than Muscle, Softer Than Metal: A Robotics Game-Changer
Robots intended to work alongside people or operate in confined, unpredictable environments need actuators that can bend, twist, and conform in ways that traditional...
Next Revolution in Soldier Protection
Soft robotics currently in testing is getting momentum in the robotics field. The flexible hybrid electronics are miniaturized, ultra-thin electronics printed onto flexible fabric....
This 3D-Printed Robotic Fabric Can Be Used for Soft Robotics and...
A team of scientists at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have been able to develop a versatile fabric that is flexible but can become...
Perfect Solution Developed for Warfighter
Future warfighters will be able to charge their electronic devices without batteries or cords, thanks to a revolutionary material. A game-changing study led by...
Turning Light Into Motion: A New Approach
Designing materials that can actively change shape or function on demand remains a major challenge. Most artificial actuators rely on motors, wiring, or external...
New Wearable Nanotechnology Revolutionizes Health Monitoring
Engineers at the University of Delaware are revolutionizing human health monitoring using clothing- or more precisely- using nanomaterial-based sensors embedded in clothing, called "Henswear."
The team,...
The Flexible Revolution of Wearable Electronics
As people use more and more electronic wearables, the industry had to find better energy storage solutions that will be able to match the flexibility...
Can Bamboo Replace Carbon Fiber in Drones? New Tech Says Yes
The push toward more sustainable drone designs has introduced a less obvious technical challenge: materials matter. While bamboo offers clear advantages as a lightweight,...
Soft Microneedles Set to Redefine Healthcare
From stimulating the brain to delivering medication, this innovation is set to change healthcare significantly.
Medical technology keeps progressing and personalized medicine is making it...
A Cloaking Device for Electronics? Not Sci-Fi Anymore
Modern technology depends on precision, yet many critical systems operate in environments filled with invisible magnetic noise. Power infrastructure, medical imaging, aerospace platforms, and...
Open Call for Startups With Dual-Use Technologies
iHLS and the Ministry of Defense invite you to join the fifth cycle of INNOFENSE and receive a remarkable opportunity to showcase your technology...
The Soft Robot Hand That Handles Fragile Gear—and Heavy Loads
Handling irregular, delicate, or heavy objects remains a persistent challenge for both industrial automation and frontline operations. Conventional grippers rely on rigid claws or...
Sustainable Aerogels for Wearable Tech Enhanced by AI and Robotics
Engineers at the University of Maryland developed a model combining machine learning and collaborative robotics to solve challenges in the design of materials used...
No Longer Just on TV: A Robotic Hand That Expands Access...
One of the persistent limitations of robotic manipulation is reach. Even highly dexterous robotic arms are constrained by their fixed mounting points, forcing complex...
Register Now! In Two Days – Future Forces Conference & Exhibition
Interested in innovation in the defense and security field? Join us on May 9, 2018 and learn from the leading defense industries and the...
Flexible Electronics – Important Use Cases
Flexible hybrid electronics is a new way to manufacture electronics that brings together digital additive manufacturing with traditional electronic components. Examples of these technologies...
Flexible Battery Opens the Way for Wearable Devices
Wearable devices need power. Wearable electronics are a big market and stretchable batteries are essential to their development. University of British Columbia researchers have...
The End to Death By Friendly Fire?
During training and even operational missions, an unfortunately common occurrence among troops is death by friendly fire. The situation is even more difficult for...
This Chip Survives Being Run Over—and Keeps Working
Electronics are getting smarter, but not necessarily more adaptable. Most modern chips are still built on rigid silicon wafers that crack, fail, or lose...
















































