‘Smart stent‘ detects narrowing of arteries
Engineers have developed a so-called smart stent that detects changes in blood flow through an artery.
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Artificial networks learn to smell
When asked to classify odors, artificial neural networks adopt a structure that closely resembles that of the brain’s olfactory circuitry.
Robotic neck brace to analyze cancer treatment impacts
Researchers have developed a robotic neck brace that may help doctors analyze the impact of cancer treatments on the neck mobility of patients and guide their recovery.
When the robot smiles back
Researchers use AI to teach robots to make appropriate reactive human facial expressions, an ability that could build trust between humans and their robotic co-workers and care-givers.
Tiny injectable chips use ultrasound for monitoring
Engineers have developed the smallest single-chip system that is a complete functioning electronic circuit - and implantable chip visible only in a microscope.
Building tough 3D nanomaterials with DNA
Engineers use DNA nanotechnology to create highly resilient synthetic nanoparticle-based materials that can be processed through conventional nanofabrication methods.
Robot displays a glimmer of empathy to partner robot
Engineers have create a robot that learns to visually predict how its partner robot will behave, displaying a glimmer of empathy.
Graphene – the versatile wonder material
Graphene has a vast variety of practical applications in the creation of new materials. But what exactly is graphene and what makes it so special?
Cerebral palsy: robotics trainer improves body control
Reseachers have developed robotic Trunk Support Trainer (TruST) that helps children with CP to sit more stably.
Machine learning tool predicts intestinal disease in premature infants
Researchers develop new machine learning approach that shows promise in predicting Necrotizing enterocolitis; could lead to improved medical decision-making in neonatal ICUs.
mhealth: A portable ultrasound scanner for COVID-19
Researchers are collaborating with local partners to establish a network of portable, handheld ultrasound scanners that can soon accelerate COVID-19 diagnosis.
Robotic device assists those with spinal cord injury
Engineers have developed a robotic device that can be used to assist and train people with SCIs to sit more stably by improving their trunk control.
Neurons that map memories identified using VR
Scientists correlate neuronal activity in the human entorhinal cortex with place-based memories; finding sheds new light on how the brain processes spatial memory.
Nanolaser has potential to treat neurological disorders
Researchers have developed a tiny nanolaser that can function inside of living tissues without harming them.
Robotic neck brace improves functions of ALS patients
A comfortable brace incorporates both sensors and actuators to restore roughly 70% of the active range of motion.
Robotic cane shown to improve stability in walking
Robotic device acts as a cane-like mobile assistant to provide light-touch to help the elderly and others with impaired mobility.
Using 3D printing to stop hair loss
Researchers have developed a tissue engineering and 3D printing method to grow new hair follicles and stop hair loss.
Premature babies: robots are effective pain management tools
Researchers have designed a therapeutic robot that simulates human skin-to-skin contact, helping reduce pain for babies in the neonatal intensive care unit.
From foam to bone: healthy bone implants
Researchers have developed an airy, foamlike substance that can be injected into the body and provide scaffolding for the growth of new bone.
Brain-computer interface can improve your performance
Researchers have shown that they can use online neurofeedback to modify an individual's arousal state to improve performance in a demanding sensory motor task.
People behave differently in VR than in real life
Immersive VR can be remarkably lifelike, but new University of British Columbia research has found a yawning gap between how people respond psychologically in VR and how they respond in real life.
Robotic spine exoskeleton could help treat deformities
RoSE is first device to measure 3D stiffness of human torso, could lead to new treatments for children with spine deformities such as idiopathic scoliosis and kyphosis.