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Twisted soft robots navigate mazes
October 1st, 2022
Researchers from North Carolina State University (NC State) and the University of Pennsylvania have developed soft robots that can navigate complex environments such as mazes without input from humans or computer software. “These soft robots demonstrate ‘physical intelligence,’ meaning that structural design and smart materials are what allow the soft robot to navigate various situations, […]
Blizzbrush cleans teeth in seconds
October 1st, 2022
The Blizzbrush 5.0 Toothbrush-Sponge is an example of a radical change in application using a relatively common material. The new toothbrush design conceived by Chris Martin is meant to optimize tooth-cleaning efficiency, cleaning all over the mouth in just a few seconds by simply biting and grinding on the small, silicone sponge brush. The new […]
Smart pillow tracks sleep
October 1st, 2022
Many people who struggle to get enough sleep could benefit from monitoring their sleep, but they have limited options for doing so. In a new study in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, a research team describes a potential solution: a self-powering smart pillow that tracks the position of the head. Chinese scientists Ding Li, Zhong […]
Do Blue Jeans Make You Blue?
October 1st, 2022
Stains are one of the top performance challenges that impact the lifecycle of upholstery and seating material. Without the proper protection, fabric and flexible vinyl surfaces are susceptible to staining from the indigo ink used to manufacture blue jeans. Blue jeans are one of the most common garments in the world, and the indigo dye […]