Towards 'printed' organic solar cells and LEDs
19 March, 2015Flexible optoelectronic devices that can be printed roll-to-roll - much like newspapers - are a highly promising path to cheaper devices such as solar cells and LED lighting panels.
Cloth could replace batteries in wearable devices
05 March, 2015Wearable electronics are gaining traction among consumers, but these gadgets’ versatility is still held back by the stiff, short-lived batteries. These limitations, however, could soon be overcome. Scientists have developed a durable, flexible cloth that harnesses human motion to generate energy.
Fibre-based electronic devices
27 February, 2015 by David L Chandler, MIT News OfficeA new approach developed by MIT researchers could lead to a completely new way of making high-quality, fibre-based electronic devices.
Flexible computers will soon be a reality
28 January, 2015Improvements in the manufacture of transistors will soon make flexible, paper-thin computer screens a reality.
Wearable sensor clears path to long-term EKG monitoring
23 January, 2015North Carolina State University researchers have developed a new, wearable sensor that uses silver nanowires to monitor electrophysiological signals.
Australian discovery could lead to improved printed electronics
20 January, 2015University of Melbourne researchers have discovered highly sought-after ‘nematic liquid crystals’ that could lead to improved solar panels and printed electronics.
Australian discovery could lead to improved printed electronics
20 January, 2015University of Melbourne researchers have discovered highly sought-after ‘nematic liquid crystals’ that could lead to improved solar panels and printed electronics.
GraphExeter could revolutionise flexible electronics
12 January, 2015Researchers at the University of Exeter have discovered that GraphExeter - a material adapted from graphene - can withstand prolonged exposure to both high temperature and humidity.
Organic optoelectronic sensors for healthcare applications
11 December, 2014 by Sarah Yang, Media RelationsEngineers at UC Berkeley have developed a pulse oximeter composed of all-organic optoelectronics that measures arterial oxygen saturation and heart rate as accurately as conventional, silicon-based pulse oximeters. The device is flexible enough to be used like a bandaid.
Electronic skin for prosthetics and robotics detects pressure
11 December, 2014Scientists at UNIST have developed a stretchable electronic skin, closely modelled after human skin, that can detect not just pressure but also what direction it's coming from.
Tough electronics based on bulletproof fibre
03 November, 2014Researchers at North Carolina State University are exploring novel ways to apply semiconductor industry processes to unique substrates, such as textiles and fabrics, to weave together multifunctional materials with distinct capabilities.
New RFID technology helps robots find objects
24 September, 2014Georgia Tech researchers have developed a new search algorithm that improves a robot's ability to find and navigate to tagged objects.
Tactile sensor gives robots dexterity
22 September, 2014Researchers have equipped a robot with a tactile sensor that lets it grasp a USB cable draped freely over a hook and insert it into a USB port.
Do wearable activity monitors really work?
18 September, 2014Wearable electronic activity monitors hold great promise in helping people to reach their health goals.
ABB unveils human-friendly, dual-arm robot
15 September, 2014ABB has unveiled YuMi, a human-friendly, dual-arm robot designed for a new era of automation, eg, in small parts assembly, where people and robots work hand-in-hand on the same tasks. YuMi is short for ‘you and me,’ working together.
