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Interview: Professor Sheng Xu, Nanotech Scientist at University of California San Diego

March 8, 2021March 31, 2021 Pooja Kashyap

It’s our honour to have Professor Sheng Xu from University of California San Diego with us today. Dr Xu’s research interests focus on the understanding of the electrical and mechanical behaviors of inorganic materials when they are engineered into a soft format; which can further be morphed into soft electronics, nano electronics and energy harvesting/storage devices. He obtained his B.S. in Chemistry and Molecular Engineering from Peking University in Beijing, China in 2006. While he received his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering in 2010 at Georgia Institute of Technology,…

Origami Inspired Bags for Rocket Fuel: Cryogenic Hydrogen

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 Pooja Kashyap

Storage and pumping fuel to rocket engines are the main challenges for travel beyond Earth and between celestial bodies. Researchers at Washington State University (WSU) have come up with an interesting idea of paper folding technique to bring about the desired architecture.

Smellicopter uses Antennae from Anesthetized Moths: Biomimicry

December 9, 2020December 9, 2020 Pooja Kashyap

We as humans have a huge legacy of evolution yet we always fall short in front of nature. Nature has its own rate of progression and it never fails.

Tactile Sensation For Soft Robotics: Stretchable Sensor

November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 Pooja Kashyap

Sensors that could stretch will pave way towards new intelligent soft systems. Working on the same line of thought Cornell researchers have combined fiber-optic sensor with no so expensive LEDs (light-emitting diode) and dyes. The outcome is a form of a stretchable “skin” that is able to spot topographical distortions like pressure, bending and strain.

Wearable Sensor For ALS Patients: Facial Kinematics

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 Pooja Kashyap

People who suffer from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) have an extremely tough time as they age. Cure for ALS is not known as of now. And it can last for a lifelong.

Portable Docking Station For Autonomous Charging: Marine Robotics

October 9, 2020October 9, 2020 Pooja Kashyap

Rescue missions under natural disasters or man-made catastrophes are not only threatening for the safety of people but also quiet complex and dangerous for a rescue team. In order to increase the efficiency, robots are used in search and rescue (SAR) missions.

PETase with MHETase Speed Up The Breakdown Of Plastic: Enzyme Innovation

October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 Pooja Kashyap

We live in a plastic era. Ubiquitously, the substance is found in our household and communities across the globe. Not only we have filled up our land but also oceans with plastic. Worldwide waste management market size is expected to reach $484.9 billion by 2025 from $303.6 billion in 2017.

Electronics Out Of Bacteria: Microbial Physiology

September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 Pooja Kashyap

Bacteria – Geobacter, to be more specific – discovered electricity much before than we did. And the interesting part is – ubiquitous, groundwater and also the under the ocean dwelling bacteria takes-in the organic waste and give-out “electrons”. Yes, a tiny electric current is an end product of their exhaling process.

RoBeetle: Autonomous Crawling Bot Driven By Methanol Combustion

August 21, 2020August 21, 2020 Pooja Kashyap

Researchers have long envisioned designing tiny intelligent autonomous machines that are capable of exploring dangerous environments or the areas where tiny bots can work with full efficiency.

Interview: Luca Floreanini, Founder at LucaFloreanini Design Studio, Italy

July 29, 2020July 29, 2020 Pooja Kashyap

Luca Floreanini is an industrial designer from Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy. Since 1993, he has been collaborating with Italian and European companies in the ideation and development of new products. Glasses, furniture, espresso machines, bottles, hedge trimmers, scanners, shoes, motocross masks, pressure washers, food containers, lamps are some of areas where his mind dives into.

Interview: Davide Radaelli, Founder at Davide Radaelli Design Studio, Italy

July 15, 2020July 15, 2020 Pooja Kashyap

Davide Radaelli Design Studio, DRDS, in Milano (Italy) is one of the finest names in product design, exhibit and interior architecture, graphic design & communication. Davide Radaelli is the founder of his eponym firm.

Interview: Neal, Martin and Kristina, the Ninjas behind i/thee Design Studio, US

July 7, 2020July 7, 2020 Pooja Kashyap

This week we have been lucky enough to have the founders behind i/thee Design Studio, US in our interview segment. The design-build studio is run by three best friends – Neal Lucas Hitch, Martin Francis Hitch and Kristina Fisher – with projects around the globe.

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