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Energy & environment

Leeds study reveals carbon impact of long distance travel

Batteries

New metal extraction technique could offer an eco-friendly solution for battery waste

UC San Diego PhD candidate Grayson Deysher is first author of the paper outlining the team’s work
Batteries

Team develops world’s first anode-free sodium solid-state battery

C2I

Stellar judging panel announced for ninth annual collaborate to innovate awards

Left: Evaluation of the effect of the assistance on the activity of the biceps muscle while lifting a weight of 5kg. Results showed that on average the muscle activity was reduced by 39 per cent with assistance compared to the condition without wearing the device. Middle: Demonstration of high assistive force: the muscle can lift a 20kg object 18mm off the ground. Right: Proof-of-concept demonstration of wearable robot application to assist ankle plantar flexion
Medical & healthcare

Portable engine powers artificial muscles in assistive devices

Electronics

Smart sleeve stitching captures arm movement

Automotive

Sunswap and MAN Truck & Bus showcase a fully electric transport combination

83 per cent of respondents (contractors, consultants and developers) identify policy and economic uncertainty as major investment stumbling blocks
Civil & structural

Pro-development policy vital for construction industry - survey

Bearings

Sponsored content: Wärtsilä’s 100Bond® White Metal Technology: Revolutionizing Industrial Bearings

Robotics & UAVs

Human eye inspires vision system for robotics

View from Godrevy, across Gwithian Beach to Hayle - St. Ives Bay, Cornwall
Energy & environment

New ocean carbon removal technique proves successful

Penn State researchers developed a new soft and stretchable material that can be 3D-printed. The material can be used to fabricate wearable devices, such a sensor that can be worn on a finger
Materials

Soft and stretchable material shows multi-role potential