Technology
Bio-inspired hydrogels could shape the future of soft robots
Inspired by the movements of stingrays, engineers have created programmable hydrogels that can form into 3D shapes and potentially move...
One engineering startup wants to take the pain out of project management paperwork
Civil engineer Hartley Pike used his experience with time-consuming project paperwork to found a startup that brings project delivery documentation...
When it comes to the future of tiny robots, it’s best to think big
In the future, legions of tiny robots might search through earthquake rubble for survivors, build houses on Mars or cure...
Ground penetrating radar for driverless cars – not just a fair weather friend
Fog and icy roads make for challenging driving conditions. A localising ground-penetrating radar system could give driverless cars an edge...
Do robots have rights? Here’s what 10 people and 1 robot have to say
When it comes to the future of technology, nothing is straightforward, and that includes the array of ethical issues that...
In an AI future, here’s why people will still matter for infrastructure
From transport to media to photography, a wave of technical disruption has hit industry after industry — and infrastructure will...
Better autonomous robots are on the job in factories and warehouses
A new deep learning system could be a boon for businesses that use autonomous robots.
Australia’s most powerful electron microscope is the “ultimate nanotechnology tool”
Two Nobel laureates launched what has been dubbed “Australia’s most advanced electron microscope” at the University of Sydney’s Nanoscience Hub...
The rise of AI is mirroring that of the Industrial Revolution in more ways than one
The maxim “the future is here, it’s just not equally distributed” could soon hold new meaning after a recent study...
Why we haven’t figured out how to power sensors on the fly
Wireless sensors are everywhere now, and they're no longer just stationary. Powering this 'Internet of Nomadic Things' is a challenge...
