mechanical engineering
Four Legged-Robot Spontaneously Changes Gait
Researchers in Japan have designed a robot that uses decentralized control to change from walking to trotting and galloping.
Smoothing Out The Rough Edges Of 3D Printed Objects
Researchers have developed a surface finishing process for 3D printed objects that combines better quality with low cost and less waste.
Steering A Turtle With Your Thoughts
Researchers have developed a technology that can remotely control an animal’s movement with human thought.
South Korea Moves Forward With Plans For Hyperloop Train
The Hyper Tube Express could cut traveling time from Seoul to Busan from three hours to 20 minutes.
US$13 Million Humanoid Robot Research Center Opens In South Korea
The Humanoid Robot Research Center aims to advance humanoid robot technology and foster research talent in the field.
This Paint Can Turn Heat Into Electricity
Researchers have developed a thermoelectric paint that can convert almost any surface into an electricity generating one.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Andrew Nee
Over the course of his career, Professor Andrew Nee has been at the forefront of both computer-aided precision engineering and augmented reality.
Making Liquids Stay Right Where You Want Them
Additives and micro-contact printing could be used to reduce friction even in microelectromechanical systems, study says.
Thin & Light Ultrahigh Strength Steel Developed
Next generation steels could be used to make lighter cars that offer just as much crash protection but consume less fuel.