Scientists from China have recently developed a small four-legged robot—modeled on a rat—that can perform multiple motions in narrow spaces.

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In a review recently published in the Chemical Engineering Journal, researchers discussed the preparation of superior graphene composite coatings using bioinspired techniques.

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Researchers at MIT say they have developed a tiny sensor-carrying device that can be blown by the wind as it tumbles toward the ground, offering potential for wireless sensors that can monitor how temperature, humidity or other environmental conditions vary across large swaths of land, such as farms or forests.

To monitor and navigate real-world environments, machines and robots should be able to gather images and measurements under different background lighting conditions. In recent years, engineers worldwide have thus been trying to develop increasingly advanced sensors, which could be integrated within robots, surveillance systems, or other technologies […]

Gavin Kenneally, grew up inspired by Professor Full, who assisted him further during his undergraduate studies and connected him with his PhD advisor. After PhD, he co-founded Ghost Robotics where his team created robot dogs to patrol the U.S. border.

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Inspired by the lotus leaf, researchers have developed a self-cleaning bioplastic that is sturdy, sustainable and compostable. Researchers described the design process for this plastic by explaining: “We designed this new bioplastic with large-scale fabrication in mind, ensuring it was simple to make and could easily be integrated with industrial manufacturing […]