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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

Soft, stretchable electrode recreates sensations of vibration or pressure on the skin through electrical stimulation
Wearable Technology

Stretchable electrode recreates sensations on skin

Aerospace

Hydrogen storage solution triples range of UAVs

Skills & careers

A-level physics highly rated by undergraduates, survey finds

Aerospace

Boeing to acquire Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7bn