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Mesmerizing 45-degree infinity module of the GA3D project in action.

The GA3D Project is a “side-project” driven by a passion for the RepRap 3D printer theme, aiming to extend the RepRap/DIY (Do-It-Yourself) spirit to other processes and fields.

The basic machine consists of a frame with a fixed table, and a 3-axis Cartesian robotic arm with CoreXY kinematics crossed in the XY plane. A very simple tool changer is located at both ends of the robotic arm. This makes it a modular machine that can be easily converted into any machine.

Video Credit: Alain D. Geiser

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Bolt is a full-size bipedal humanoid focused on one of the hardest physical challenges in robotics: running fast while staying balanced.

Today, it is running and football-style movement. Tomorrow, the same mobility could matter for emergency response, inspection, security, and other real-world tasks where robots need to move quickly and confidently.

Video Credit: MirrorMe

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As integrated photonics expands into markets such as healthcare, consumer electronics, quantum technologies, and AI infrastructure, SiN is gaining momentum as a versatile platform that combines low optical losses, broad wavelength support, and the ability to leverage established manufacturing processes.

For New Origin, SiN serves as the foundation for a manufacturing strategy focused on bridging the gap between research and scalable production.

In this interview, Peter van Arkel, PhotonDelta's Chief Technology Officer, speaks with Twan Korthorst, CEO of New Origin, about the growing role of SiN PICs and the manufacturing infrastructure needed to take them from prototype to volume production.

Full interview here: https://t.co/TaWdMHf5up

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Engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory tested autonomous rover technology in California’s Colorado Desert using ERNEST (Exploration Rover for Navigating Extreme Sloped Terrain). During a 2026 field campaign, the rover traveled 16 miles in 37 hours, over 10 times faster than the Perseverance Rover on Mars. The tests evaluated long-range autonomous navigation in Moon-like lighting conditions, supporting future lunar and Martian exploration missions with minimal human intervention.

Video Credit: NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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The Lynx S10 combines a compact form factor with multiple locomotion modes, allowing it to move across a variety of environments and terrain types. It can transition between movement modes to navigate stairs, slopes, uneven ground, and outdoor terrain. The robot integrates onboard perception, control, and decision-making systems to support autonomous operation in complex environments.

Video Credit: DEEP Robotics

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ACE is a Sony AI research project focused on creating an autonomous table-tennis robot capable of competing with elite and professional human players. The system combines high-speed vision, reinforcement learning, advanced sensors, and robotic control to perceive, decide, and react faster than humans in real-world environments. Beyond sports, the project explores how AI can operate safely and effectively in dynamic, fast-paced physical settings such as manufacturing, service robotics, and other real-time applications.

Video Credit: @SonyAI_global

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ART-Glove: Articulated Tactile Glove for Contact-Grounded Dexterous Interaction Capture

Presenting ART-Glove, an articulated tactile glove designed to capture contact-grounded dexterous demonstrations while preserving human dexterity. ART-Glove makes hand-side contact geometry explicit with 16 rigid functional surfaces covering the fingers, thumb, and palm. Twenty-two anatomically aligned joints connect these surfaces and allow them to follow human hand motion during dexterous manipulation. Encoder-based sensing tracks surface motion, while dense piezoresistive tactile sensing records contact over the same surfaces.

The complete system captures synchronized 22-DoF joint measurements and 2048-taxel tactile measurements at 120 Hz. The researchers evaluated ART-Glove across experiments on motion freedom, joint sensing, tactile sensing, and contact-rich interaction capture, demonstrating its ability to preserve human dexterity while recording contact-grounded information that can support downstream dexterous robot learning.

Video Credit: Changyi Lin

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In life-critical medical devices and mission-critical industrial systems, connector reliability is not optional. A single failure can disrupt data transmission, power delivery, or system operation when safety depends on continuous performance.

This article explores the engineering requirements behind high-reliability connectors, from resistance to vibration, shock, and contamination to secure mating and long service life. It also examines how connector selection influences system safety, uptime, and compliance in demanding environments.

Learn how Harwin designs connectors for applications where failure is simply not an option.

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Modern vehicles are packed with sensors, cameras, radar systems, and high-speed data networks. But fitting all that technology into limited vehicle space is driving a major engineering challenge: connectors are getting smaller.

As data rates increase and architectures become more complex, connectors must deliver reliable power and signal transmission while withstanding vibration, temperature extremes, and years of operation. This article explores how advances in connector design are helping automakers meet the demands of ADAS, electrification, and software-defined vehicles without compromising performance.

Learn more: https://t.co/0ZRLXHJVE3

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KINALI developed a mobile robotic workstation for ALS to automate the opening, emptying, and disposal of laboratory sample tubes. Using an AUBO i5 collaborative robot, custom 3D-printed grippers, and a dedicated emptying mechanism, the system can operate unattended overnight while handling multiple tube types. The solution reduces manual labor, improves laboratory safety by limiting exposure to hazardous substances, and increases efficiency through reliable, adaptable automation.

Video Credit: KINALI

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Multi-object levitation

Video Credit: Jasan Zughaibi, Dominik Isler, Multi-Scale Robotics Lab - ETH Zurich

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Researchers at ETH Zurich's Institute for Dynamic Systems and Control developed Cubli, a 15 cm cube that can jump, balance on a corner, and even walk using only internal reaction wheels.

Three high-speed reaction wheels mounted inside the cube store angular momentum. When the wheels brake rapidly, the resulting torque causes the cube to jump. After landing on a corner, motor torques continuously adjust its position to maintain balance.

The same control system allows the cube to deliberately tip in different directions. By combining jumping, balancing, and controlled falling, Cubli can move across a surface.

Video Credit: @lukas_m_ziegler

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In operating rooms and clinical settings, wireless reliability is more than a convenience; it can directly affect patient care.

This Doppler monitoring device, powered by Bluetooth LE Audio and Nordic Semiconductor technology, demonstrates how modern wireless systems are enabling dependable, real-time blood-flow monitoring without the constraints of wired connections. By combining low-latency audio streaming, stable connectivity, and efficient power management, the device supports healthcare professionals in environments where accuracy and consistency are essential.

As medical devices become more connected, advances in wireless engineering are helping improve usability, workflow efficiency, and patient outcomes across healthcare.

Learn more: https://t.co/WiTLi0Qqz0

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A research team developing minimally invasive surgical technologies has demonstrated remote magnetic levitation for moving objects inside the body.

Their objective is to control guidewires and catheters using magnetic fields. Because magnetic levitation is inherently unstable, it requires solving difficult control challenges, including nonlinear magnetic field behavior, real-time system modeling, and control algorithms that can operate across different electroMagnetic Navigation Systems (eMNS) and device types.

A key challenge is tracking position and orientation. Once a catheter or microrobot is inside the body, direct visual feedback is often unavailable, leaving researchers to rely on magnetic field and current measurements for localization and control.

Research paper: https://t.co/DhndNvPVU1

Video Credit: Jasan Zughaibi

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The Global Photonics Engineering Contest 2026 is ongoing, calling on engineers, teams, startups, students, labs, and innovators who think beyond components and into real-world systems.

This challenge invites contestants to design system-level applications powered by Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) that demonstrate clear technical intent and a credible path to deployment. Whether you’re advancing an existing architecture or proposing a bold new system concept, the role of photonic chips must be essential.

The final submission deadline for the Contest is 19th June, 2026.

Submissions must be based on Photonic Chip technology and address challenges within one or more of the following domains: Communication and Computing, Imaging, Sensing, and Wireless.

For more information and submission: https://t.co/RxU4cUDzZe

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Entries in the Global Photonics Engineering Contest 2026 will be judged on:

- Technical innovation and system-level thinking

- How effectively the solution addresses a real engineering challenge

- Clear and credible use of Photonic Chip technology

- Technical and commercial feasibility

- Quality of diagrams, schematics, and supporting visuals

The contest entries will be reviewed by a multidisciplinary jury panel of experts from PhotonDelta, ALUVIA Photonics, Bright Photonics, Epiphany-Design, imec, Ligentec, LioniX International, PHIX Photonics Assembly, SMART Photonics, XIVER MEMS Foundry, New Origin, PhotonVentures, and SBT Industries.

Learn more and submit your applications here: https://t.co/RxU4cUDzZe

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In automotive HMI design, switch feel affects usability, driver distraction, and perceived quality. Factors such as actuation force, travel distance, tactile response, and acoustic feedback are carefully engineered through switch design and material selection. Despite the rise of touchscreens, drivers continue to prefer physical controls for frequently used functions because they provide reliable tactile confirmation without requiring visual attention.

This article explores the role of haptic feedback in automotive switch design, key performance parameters, engineering challenges, and C&K's approach to developing switches for automotive applications.

Learn more: https://t.co/577486A1Gw

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Ten years ago, many of today's technologies seemed unlikely. AI copilots, reusable rockets, mRNA vaccines, and autonomous systems have all moved from ambitious concepts to reality.

So here's a question for engineers:

What is one engineering prediction you're confident will come true in the next decade?

Will humanoid robots become commonplace? Will fusion finally reach commercial viability? Will autonomous factories become the norm? Or will the biggest breakthrough come from a field few people are paying attention to today?

Share your prediction and, more importantly, why you think it will happen. 👇

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Can AI generate CAD models that engineers can actually use?

We tested seven text-to-CAD tools to find out. From simple cylinders to complex manifold blocks, the results reveal how today's AI-powered CAD platforms handle geometry, design intent, and engineering constraints. Some tools produced surprisingly usable outputs for prototyping and concept development, while others struggled as complexity increased.

The takeaway? Text-to-CAD is advancing quickly, but it isn't replacing professional CAD software anytime soon. Instead, it may become a valuable assistant for early-stage design, rapid iteration, and visual exploration.

Full article by : https://t.co/cKzFWrbeIG

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Tired of teaching electronics with breadboards? Watch as Voltera designers print a voltage regulator to teach the tradeoffs in electrical efficiency between linear and switching regulators, heat dissipation, and simple circuit design.

Video Credit: @voltera_io

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