Robotic system controls COVID-19 patient ventilators
A new robotic system allows medical staff to remotely operate ventilators and other bedside machines from outside intensive care rooms of patients suffering from infectious diseases.
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3D printed soft robotic hand plays Nintendo
Researchers have 3D printed a soft robotic hand that is agile enough to play Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. - and win!
Cybersickness: research into VR-induced discomfort
Researchers recorded VR users' brain activity using electroencephalography (EEG) to better understand and work toward solutions to prevent cybersickness.
3D printed morphing nozzle control fiber orientation
Researchers have developed a morphing nozzle for additive manufacturing of fiber‐filled composite materials that hold promise for “4D printing” applications.
Exoskeleton improves mobility in patients with spinal cord injury
Exoskeletal-assisted walking is safe, feasible, and effective in individuals disabled by spinal cord injury.
Wearable could help surgeons assess blood loss
Scientists have developed a wearable device that can accurately assess blood loss by measuring seismic vibrations in the chest cavity.
Nanotechnology provides rapid visual detection of COVID-19
Scientists have developed an experimental diagnostic test for COVID-19 that can visually detect the presence of the virus in 10 minutes.
3D printed tissues may keep athletes in action
Bioscientists are moving closer to 3D printed artificial tissues to help heal bone and cartilage typically damaged in sports-related injuries to knees, ankles and elbows.
Role of artificial intelligence in diagnostics increases
The advent of electronic medical records with large image databases, along with advances in AI with deep learning, is offering medical professionals new opportunities to improve image analysis and disease diagnostics.