Pneumatic artificial muscle robots: Benefits and challenges
The pneumatic artificial muscle (PAM) is typically a gas actuator developed using a bionic design to imitate biological muscles. McKibben artificial muscle is the...
Total artificial heart (TAH) or bionic heart – Pros and cons
Nearly 23 million people worldwide are affected by heart failure every day, and the risk is known to rise with advancing age. Additionally, 5%...
Vein scanner for venipuncture: Is it a game-changer?
Venipuncture can be a daunting and anxiety-inducing experience for patients, especially the ones with hard-to-find veins. The myriad of new technology available in the...
Optical computers – Applications and challenges
An optical computer (also known as a photonic computer) is a computer that manipulates, stores, and transmits data using light rather than electricity (i.e.,...
Key challenges in Lithium-ion battery implementation
The most efficient way to store renewable electricity is with rechargeable batteries. They're needed to power electric cars, drones, light aircraft, and, increasingly, larger...
What is a quantum device? Explained in layman’s terms
Many devices cannot be explained using classical physics. For example, a quantum computer, a squeezed light-sensing mechanism, or a Bose-Einstein Condensate gravity mapper! These...
Emerging battery technologies that will change the future
It has been 25 years since the rechargeable lithium-ion battery was released in a commercial version by Sony. It was invented in the UK...
Lithium battery safety – Guidelines to follow
Lithium-ion batteries are the industry standard for all rechargeable devices today. They have higher energy densities than legacy batteries (up to 100 times higher)...
Risks and challenges in the battery value chain
Batteries have tremendous potential. They are a key technology to create significant economic value, increase energy access, and drive a responsible and just value...
Printed batteries for small-scale devices explained
Printed batteries, also known as flexible batteries, are less than a millimeter thick, weigh less than a gram, and can be stretchable. They can...
360-degree cameras – Pros and cons
The market has a variety of cameras that capture the full 360-degree surroundings in a single panorama photo or video. Examples of such cameras...
Why you should buy robotic vacuum cleaners
Our houses are slowly becoming smarter and more automated, thanks to home automation. Autonomous tools like robotic vacuum cleaners make their presence felt increasingly...
