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An IP rating can show strong water resistance while leaving a foldable phone’s hinge less protected against fine dust and grit. Foldable phones can carry impressive water-resistance ratings, but that protection does not necessarily extend to the fine dust and grit that can reach their moving hinge mechanisms. The distinction matters because a foldable phone […]
From high-speed humanoids to warehouse robots and robotic dogs, Chinese companies are demonstrating robots built for specialised tasks. The 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing is showcasing how robotic systems are moving beyond basic factory automation, with humanoids, quadrupeds, warehouse robots, and service machines demonstrating different approaches to mobility and task execution. More than…
Two cellular modules bring production-ready Android 16 to payment terminals and handheld IoT devices, simplifying the software needed to build connected products. Quectel has introduced two cellular smart modules with production-ready Android 16, combining application processing, cellular connectivity and wireless interfaces in a single component. The SH602FA supports 4G LTE Category 4, while the…
New radiation-hardened transistors aim to deliver efficient, high-density power conversion for demanding space computing systems and next-generation processors and accelerators. EPC has introduced three eGaN power transistors designed for power conversion in space-based computing systems. The EPC7050PCH, EPC7066PCH and EPC7065PCSH are intended to provide high-performance power conversion while…
A tiny proximity sensor combines infrared sensing and VCSEL technology to support smart glasses, augmented reality and virtual reality devices with compact designs and low power. Vishay has introduced the VCNL3682S, a compact proximity sensor combining infrared sensing with a vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) for applications including smart glasses and AR/VR equipment. The device is…
Cummins has introduced a 5 MWh battery energy-storage system designed to rapidly respond to changing power demands and help data centers manage fluctuating loads. The growing demand for AI and data-center computing is putting increasing pressure on power infrastructure. To address these fluctuations, Cummins has introduced a battery energy-storage solution designed to respond quickly to […]
Japan’s Asahi Kasei has developed a method using lithium carbonate to reduce lithium losses in silicon-based lithium-ion batteries, potentially increasing energy density by 10%. Japan’s Asahi Kasei has developed a battery technology that uses lithium carbonate as an extra lithium source to reduce energy losses in lithium-ion batteries with silicon-based anodes. The company’s pre-doping method […]
How can India track space objects in real time? A distributed optical network uses AI to detect, identify, and catalogue objects in orbit. Digantara has unveiled MOSAIC, an AI-powered optical sensor network designed to detect and track objects in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The system uses multiple interconnected ground-based sensors to provide continuous observations of […]
A new robot model learns physical tasks from seconds-long demonstrations, achieving high success rates without extensive task-specific training, optimisation or repeated human instruction over time. Generalist AI has developed GEN-1.5, a robot model designed to learn physical tasks from demonstrations lasting just three to 12 seconds. The approach could reduce the data and training time […]
A tiny Bluetooth module comes with pre-loaded firmware, allowing engineers to add wireless connectivity through simple UART commands. KAGA FEI has introduced the ES4L15MA1, a Bluetooth Low Energy 6.0 module measuring just 8.55 × 3.25 × 1.00 mm, designed for compact, battery-powered products such as smart locks, lighting, fitness trackers, wearables and industrial sensors. Built […]
A new automotive diode series aims to protect 12 V vehicle electronics from high-energy transients while reducing component count, board space and overall system cost. Littelfuse has introduced its TPSMD-FL FlatSuppressX TVS diode series, an automotive-grade range designed to provide load-dump protection for 12 V vehicle electronics. The AEC-Q101-qualified devices are intended to simplify…
A new rack-scale AI system promises faster deployment and higher performance by combining wafer-scale computing, modular design, advanced cooling, and high-bandwidth connectivity for demanding workloads. Cerebras has launched the CS-4 rack, a rack-based system designed to increase the performance of its existing silicon by enabling more power to be delivered to the compute hardware. The […]
Researchers report a zinc-iodine battery combining rapid charging with exceptional cycle life, potentially offering safer, lower-cost energy storage for large-scale applications and renewable energy integration. Flinders University researchers have developed a rechargeable aqueous zinc-iodine battery that the article says can retain performance for more than 60,000 charge-discharge cycles and…
A new electrode design lets zinc-ion batteries use protons strategically, increasing energy storage while supporting rapid charging and more than 500 cycles in repeated operation. KAIST researchers have developed a new electrode for water-based zinc-ion batteries that stores zinc ions and protons in sequence, potentially improving energy storage while maintaining performance during rapid charging…
A wheeled humanoid combines 22 degrees of freedom, mobile manipulation and rapid battery swapping, targeting adaptable automation across logistics, manufacturing, retail and diverse domestic workspaces. RoboScience has introduced the REX G1, a wheeled humanoid robot designed for logistics, manufacturing, retail and domestic environments. The system combines movement, manipulation and task…
Low-cost 3D-printed reflective tiles developed at UC San Diego nearly double indoor link rates and coverage, offering a simpler alternative to active systems at scale. UC San Diego has developed FlowForm, a passive metasurface system using inexpensive 3D-printed reflective tiles to improve millimetre-wave wireless coverage indoors. Tests show the approach can nearly double average link […]
How can aircraft deliver faster internet at cruising altitude? Low-Earth orbit satellites are bringing high-bandwidth connectivity directly to passenger cabins. Lufthansa Group has begun deploying Starlink-based in-flight connectivity, using a low-Earth orbit satellite network to provide high-speed internet aboard its aircraft. The service is being introduced first on a Lufthansa Airbus A320neo,…
Could microscopic robots clean biological samples without conventional motors? Researchers have demonstrated light-driven machines that capture and relocate bacteria. Researchers at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (JMU) have developed light-driven nanorobots capable of selectively capturing, transporting, and releasing bacteria in aqueous environments. Measuring less than one micrometre,…
A controller lets beginners move an excavator with hand movements, helping them learn the machine without first learning joystick controls. A controller developed by MIT engineers could help beginners learn to operate excavators without first mastering conventional joystick controls. The system uses a small mechanical arm and bucket that operators move with their own arm […]
What could strengthen India’s quantum computing capabilities? A large-scale superconducting system is set to support research, software, and deployment. The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) Bengaluru is preparing to launch a 108-qubit superconducting quantum computing facility in Electronics City, Bengaluru, as part of India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM). S D Sudarsan,…
