Robots & Machines

After decades of research and development, the NRL has created a transparent, bulletproof material that can be molded into virtually any shape.

Navy Researchers Make Bulletproof Glass Out of Clay

Thankfully we're not quite at the point of bulletproof Terminators yet.

New soft robotic skin automatically heals itself, even if you shoot it full of holes

The liquid metal circuits automatically reroute current around any cuts or holes in the material – paving the way for more humanoid robots.

New Soft Robotic Skin Automatically Heals Itself, Even If You Shoot It Full Of Holes

Droplets of metallic liquid can form new circuits on the fly.

Wearing the exosuit custom-fit to their stride, people used less metabolic energy to walk.

Customized "exosuits" will move with your stride

Harvard researchers used an algorithm to customize a hip-support exosuit adapted to a wearer's unique stride. When walking, the exosuit wearers used less metabolic energy as a result. 

Customized “Exosuits” Will Move With Your Stride

Researchers created a walk profile for each user’s unique walk.

"Only a very small fraction of possible 2D materials has been considered up to now."

Hundreds of 2D materials could be the next graphene

By trawling through huge databases using a special software, researchers were able to isolate hundreds of materials with graphene-like properties.

Hundreds of 2D Materials Could be the Next Graphene

Graphene may be part of a very big family.

The addition of a small jolt of electricity causes this rigid thread to become flexible and stretchable, able to extend to up to four times its initial length. 
Because it can repeatably transition from firm to flexible, the fiber could have many useful applications in healthcare and robotics.

This “Self-Healing” Thread Can Alternate Between Firm and Flexible

Casts will never be the same.

Scientists have discovered a way to make wood completely see-through. In addition to being transparent, the material is also tough and eco-friendly.

Navy Researchers Make Bulletproof Glass Out of Clay

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