Newswise Feature Channel: Robotics

Tiny Robots, Big Impact: Revolutionizing Infertility Treatment with Magnetic Microrobots

American Institute of Physics (AIP) — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:00:00 EST

Infertility affects an estimated 186 million people worldwide, with fallopian tube obstruction contributing to 11%-67% of female infertility cases. In AIP Advances, researchers have developed an innovative solution using a magnetically driven robotic microscrew to treat fallopian tube blockages. The microrobot is made from nonmagnetic photosensitive resin, coated with a thin iron layer to give it magnetic properties. By applying an external magnetic field, the robot rotates, generating translational motion that enables it to navigate through a glass channel simulating a fallopian tube.

University Hospitals is the First Health System in Northeast Ohio Utilizing Da Vinci 5 Surgical Robot

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:35:37 EST

University Hospitals is the first health system in Northeast Ohio utilizing the Da Vinci 5 for robotic-assisted surgeries. With substantial improvements over previous models to provide a better experience for surgeons, caregivers and patients, this latest technology represents an evolution in robotic-assisted surgery. Approximately 26 trained surgeons at UH Cleveland Medical Center will be using this robot for a large variety of cases, including esophagectomies and gastric bypasses.

University Hospitals Robust Robotic Cardiac Surgery Program Treats 100+ Patients

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:15:13 EST

University Hospitals is marking one year since introducing a new program and helping more than 100 patients with a novel, robotic approach to heart bypass surgery.

Balancing Act: The Science Behind Ballbot Control

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 09:15:29 EST

In a surprising development in the field of robotics, researchers have discovered that small modifications to a robot's body mass and ball size can significantly enhance its balancing abilities. Focusing on the BallBot--a robot designed to balance on a ball--the study reveals that these seemingly simple design changes can lead to dramatic improvements in performance. This innovative approach holds the potential to make robots more stable and reliable in everyday applications, bringing them closer to becoming indispensable partners in our daily lives.

Breakthrough in Zinc-Based Rechargeable Batteries: A Safer, Sustainable Alternative

Case Western Reserve University — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:30:28 EST

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries power everything from electric vehicles to wearable devices. But new research from Case Western Reserve University suggests that a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative may lie in zinc-based batteries.

Flexible and Rollable? No Problem!

National Research Council of Science and Technology — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:00:11 EST

The Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) announced that a research team led by Dr. Dong-Chan Lim and Dr. So-Yeon Kim from the Energy & Environment Materials Research Division has developed a next-generation thin-film material technology that significantly improves the durability of energy and electronic devices.

How a Tabletop Robot May Revolutionize Physical Therapy Delivery

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:00:35 EST

A UW-Milwaukee researcher developed a tabletop robotic arm for rehabilitation. Now the arm is the center of an entire platform that allows a disabled patient to be assessed and receive physical therapy without leaving their house.

Researchers Develop New Shape-Changing Polymer

Ohio State University — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:20:09 EST

A team of scientists has created a new shape-changing polymer that could transform how future soft materials are constructed.

NUS Researchers Innovate Scalable Robotic Fibres with Light-Emitting, Self-Healing and Magnetic Properties

National University of Singapore (NUS) — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 01:40:47 EST

A team of interdisciplinary scientists from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering under the College of Design and Engineering at NUS has developed flexible fibres with self-healing, light-emitting and magnetic properties. The Scalable Hydrogel-clad Ionotronic Nickel-core Electroluminescent (SHINE) fibre is bendable, emits highly visible light, and can automatically repair itself after being cut, regaining nearly 100 per cent of its original brightness. In addition, the fibre can be powered wirelessly and manipulated physically using magnetic forces.

Study Compares Robotic-Assisted to Augmented Reality Spine Surgery - Both Enable High Degree of Precision and Accuracy

Hospital for Special Surgery — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:20:18 EST

A study at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) comparing robotic-assisted navigation (RAN) to the use of augmented reality (AR) in spine surgery found that both techniques demonstrate excellent accuracy and safety for pedicle screw placement. The research was published online ahead of print in the journal Spine.

High-Performance Motor Manufacturing with Magnetic 3D Printing: The Game-Changer for Future Industries!

National Research Council of Science and Technology — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 09:00:55 EST

Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials (KIMM) has developed magnetic 3D printing technology capable of manufacturing high-performance motors, a first in South Korea. By developing dedicated magnetic material 3D printing equipment and specialized designs, the technology enables the creation of complex motor structures without molds.

Prescriptive Multi-Group Networks: Humanoid Service Robots' Value Co-Creation and Co-Destruction Potentials in Apparel Stores

Journal of Business Research — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 07:40:05 EST

December 2024 Issue of Neurosurgical Focus: "Robotics in the Neurosurgical Operating Room"

Journal of Neurosurgery — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:05:00 EST

Announcement of contents of the December 2024 issue of Neurosurgical Focus

Advancing Robotics with the Power of Touch

Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:50:40 EST

Advancing Robotics with the Power of Touch

Jeffrey Hubbell Joins NYU Tandon to Lead New University-Wide Health Engineering Initiative and Expand the School's Bioengineering Focus

NYU Tandon School of Engineering — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:00:32 EST

Marking a bold step in its transformation into a global research powerhouse, NYU Tandon School of Engineering welcomes Jeffrey Hubbell, a world-renowned chemical engineer and member of four National Academies, to spearhead an ambitious agenda integrating engineering, the sciences, and medicine, to advance healthcare innovation.

Robotics and Beyond: Advances in Lung Cancer Surgery

Cedars-Sinai — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:00:30 EST

As director of the Division of Thoracic Surgery in the Jim and Eleanor Randall Department of Surgery at Cedars-Sinai, Harmik J. Soukiasian, MD, and his colleagues are on the forefront of surgical innovations for patients with early-stage lung cancer.

Synchronised Movement Between Robots and Humans Builds Trust, Study Finds

University of Bristol — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:05:00 EST

Trust between humans and robots is improved when the movement between both is harmonised, researchers have discovered.

A New Home for Sustainability Robotics

Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 03:15:31 EST

Flying robots capable of inspecting and repairing building envelopes, interacting with natural ecosystems, and monitoring climate change and biodiversity are being developed and tested at the DroneHub at Empa's NEST.

Nanofibrous Metal Oxide Semiconductor for Sensory Face

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:50:44 EST

This study introduces a fibrous amorphous indium gallium zinc oxide material (IGZO) integrated into sensory face masks, providing real-time respiratory monitoring via a wireless flexible circuit. Enhanced surface area promotes gas diffusion, enabling precise detection of respiratory states. This innovation in wearable health monitoring highlights a promising direction for continuous physiological assessment.

Sensitive Ceramics for Soft Robotics

Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:25:21 EST

Robots that can sense touch and perceive temperature differences? An unexpected material might just make this a reality. At Empa's Laboratory for High-Performance Ceramics, researchers are developing soft and intelligent sensor materials based on ceramic particles.