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Andrew Corselli Assistant Professor Zhai Wei, Research Fellow Dr Dang Chao, PhD candidates Qi Haobo and Jin Yidan (from left to right) test the performance of soft skin sensors based on the reported substrate. (Image: College of Design and Engineering, NUS) Soft sensors convert movement, temperature, and moisture into electrical signals. Repeated bending and friction can cause their metal conductors to peel from the underlying polymer, while physical damage, such as cuts, can disable the device.

Motion Design INSIDER The V1BF turbine blades will substitute traditional fiberglass blades with recyclable parts that offer high strength, lighter weight, and a smaller carbon footprint. Credit: Navarra The European Union has announced funding for what is being touted as the world’s first commercial factory dedicated to producing wooden wind turbine blades, led by a German manufacturer.

Motion Design INSIDER Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Yizhi Liu has developed a first-of-its-kind breakthrough in construction. Credit: Syracuse University Construction sites remain among the world’s most dangerous workplaces, with the International Labor Organization reporting they account for about 30% of all work-related fatalities globally. Rising infrastructure needs and a shortage of skilled labor have fueled demand for automation.

Motion Design INSIDER RIC Robotics is enabling the town of Salida, Colorado, to construct 3D-printed houses with automation. Credit: RIC Robotics Construction is progressing at Cleora, a 55-acre residential development in Salida, Colorado, set to become one of the world’s largest 3D-printed residential communities.

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Andrew Corselli Researchers have developed a new dielectric elastomer that intrinsically amplifies its own motion through resonance, enabling large-amplitude actuation without the rigid supporting structures traditionally required for soft robotic systems. The study, published in Smart Materials and Devices  , introduces a materials-based strategy that could simplify the design of lightweight, energy-efficient soft actuators for robotics and biomimetic technologies.

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Check out episode 4 from Season 16 of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast in the link below. (Image: Shutterstock) As military ground vehicle manufacturers add autonomy, advanced sensing, counter-UAS capability, and survivability features to next-generation platforms, the production environment behind those systems is becoming as critical as the vehicle architecture.

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