Reinforcement Learning Tames Confined Cylinder Wakes
In fluid dynamics, the wake behind a cylinder can exhibit complex vortex shedding, a phenomenon that becomes even more intricate…
Dec.2021
Utilities Unite for Nationwide EV Fast-Charging Network
More than 50 U.S. power companies have formed a unified effort to establish a coast-to-coast fast-charging network for electric vehicles…
Canadian Astronaut Links Space Innovation to Earthly Solutions
Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques has long argued that space exploration is not a diversion from addressing terrestrial challenges, but a…
CSIRO Analysis Reveals High Returns on R&D Investment
A new economic analysis from CSIRO Futures, the strategic and economic advisory arm of Australia’s national science agency, has quantified…
Meta’s Soft Robotics Glove Brings Touch to VR
For seven years, Meta’s Reality Labs has been developing a haptic glove designed to replicate the sensation of touching and…
Philosophy-Driven Framework Reshapes Precollege Engineering
Engineering entered public school curricula in the late 20th century through technology education, gaining explicit presence in K–12 discourse in…
Tackling the Collaborative Paradox in Multi‑Agent Learning
Multi‑agent reinforcement learning (MARL) has emerged as a powerful approach for coordinating autonomous systems in complex environments, from robotic assembly…
Blue Origin’s New Shepard Flies Six Astronauts to Space
Blue Origin’s New Shepard program achieved another milestone with the successful completion of its NS-19 mission, marking the company’s third…
Predicting Biodegradable Soft Actuator Performance Under Degradation
Biodegradability offers a compelling pathway toward environmentally responsible robotics, particularly in soft robotic systems designed for deployment in natural environments….
Autonomous Drones Advance Wildfire Monitoring Research
Wildfires remain among the most unpredictable and destructive natural hazards, capable of advancing at speeds up to 14 miles per…
Enzyme-Driven Smart Materials for Biomedical Innovation
Smart materials, often described as intelligent or stimuli-responsive systems, have emerged as a cornerstone in the design of next-generation micro-…
Tesla Integrates Starlink Internet at Supercharger Stations
Tesla has begun installing Starlink satellite internet terminals at select Supercharger stations, adding a new layer of connectivity for electric…
Danfoss Boosts Valve Assembly with Dual-Arm Cobots
Valves play a critical role in heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems, regulating fluid or refrigerant flow to maintain efficiency and…