Magazine Articles - SAE Mobilus Items Meta Tags Items (24,701) searchSearchFindsort_by_alphaMost Recentarrow_downwardlockMapping out future vehicle cockpits24AUTD05_0905/01/2024Game-like navigation visuals Conversational-style voice commands. Contactless biometric sensing. A tidal wave of software code and sensing technologies are being prepped to alter in-vehicle activities. Two supplier companies, TomTom and Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America (MEAA), recently presented their concept cockpit demonstrators to media at TomTom's North American corporate offices in Farmington Hills, Michigan. A few highlightsBuchholz, Kami Magazine Article more_vertlockA New Wireless Tracking System Enhances the Extended Reality ExperienceTBMG-5053504/15/2024 Magazine Article more_vertlockDrones Detect, Monitor, and Prevent WildfiresTBMG-5050804/09/2024Where there’s smoke, there will be no fire because a drone is already on the scene. At least that’s the hope of Zhaodan Kong, Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and his team at the University of California, Davis Magazine Article more_vertlockNASA’s Invention Puts a New Spin on Automotive Brake RotorsTBMG-5042604/03/2024Just as NASA needs to reduce mass on a spacecraft so it can escape Earth’s gravity, automotive manufacturers work to reduce weight to improve vehicle performance. In the case of brake rotors, lighter is better for a vehicle’s acceleration, reliable stopping, and even gas mileage. Orbis Brakes Inc. licensed a NASA-patented technology to accomplish that and more. This revolutionary brake disc design is at least 42 percent lighter than conventional cast iron rotors, with performance comparable to much more expensive carbon-ceramic brakes Magazine Article more_vertlock5Ws of the Dressing RobotTBMG-5042204/02/2024 Magazine Article more_vertlockHow Adhesives Address the Challenges of Manufacturing MicrobatteriesTBMG-5037504/01/2024 Magazine Article more_vertlockConductive Carbon Fiber Polymer CompositeTBMG-5037704/01/2024A team of inventors from NASA Langley and NASA Ames have created a new type of carbon fiber polymer composite that has a high thermal conductivity. This was achieved by incorporating Pyrolytic Graphite Sheets (PGSs) and Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs), which enhance the material’s ability to transfer heat when compared to typical carbon fiber composites Magazine Article more_vertlockUnveiling the Future of Robotic Sanding and Polishing with Material Abrasion TechnologyTBMG-5036404/01/2024The manufacturing landscape is undergoing a transformation, propelled by the need for innovative, efficient, and precise technology that can effectively replace expensive manual labor. This article examines advancements in Flexiv’s material abrasion technology, specifically focusing on sanding and polishing applications and the utility of force control technology Magazine Article more_vertlockSmart Earrings Can Monitor a Person’s TemperatureTBMG-5046204/01/2024Smart accessories are increasingly common. Rings and watches track vitals, while Ray-Bans now come with cameras and microphones. Wearable tech has even broached brooches. Yet certain accessories have yet to get the smart touch Magazine Article more_vertlockDetecting Sepsis Quickly with Phantom High-Speed CameraTBMG-5046304/01/2024Avoiding lethal outcomes from sepsis — a severe, life-threatening reaction to infection within the body — requires a rapid, accurate diagnosis. Historically, it has been a challenge for healthcare providers to beat the clock and intervene with life-saving care. This has contributed to the disease’s lethality, making sepsis the leading cause of hospital-related deaths in the United States Magazine Article more_vertlockNew Cathode Material for Sodium-Ion BatteriesTBMG-5035904/01/2024Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have invented and patented a new cathode material that replaces lithium ions with sodium and would be significantly cheaper. The cathode is one of the main parts of any battery. It is the site of the chemical reaction that creates the flow of electricity that propels a vehicle Magazine Article more_vertlockNovel ‘Bone Bandage’ Material for Cracked BonesTBMG-5045504/01/2024Researchers have developed a biomimetic scaffold that generates electrical signals upon the application of pressure by utilizing the unique osteogenic ability of hydroxyapatite (HAp). HAp is a basic calcium phosphate material found in bones and teeth Magazine Article more_vertlockDesigning the Right Motor to Enhance Surgical Robot PrecisionTBMG-5045704/01/2024A surgical robot’s precision is critical to the success of the surgery — and to the outcome of the patient. Advances in motion system technology will go a long way toward improving surgical robotic precision, unlocking opportunities for previously high-risk procedures, enabling new minimally invasive surgical techniques, reducing damage to tissue and facilitating patient recovery times Magazine Article more_vertlockUnder-the-Skin Implant Could Treat Type I DiabetesTBMG-5045104/01/2024Researchers have created a new technique to treat Type 1 diabetes: implanting a device inside a pocket under the skin that can secrete insulin while avoiding the immunosuppression that typically stymies management of the disease. The approach would offer an easier, long-term, and less-invasive alternative to insulin injections or traditional transplants that require immunosuppression Magazine Article more_vertlockWireless Drug Patch Shows Promise as Chronic Disease Treatment Delivery SystemTBMG-5046104/01/2024University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill scientists created a new drug-delivery system, called the Spatiotemporal On-Demand Patch (SOP), which can receive commands wirelessly from a smartphone or computer to schedule and trigger the release of drugs from individual microneedles. The patch’s thin, soft platform resembles a Band-Aid and was designed to enhance user comfort and convenience, since wearability is a crucial factor for chronically ill patients Magazine Article more_vertlockTransparent Brain ImplantTBMG-5045404/01/2024A neural implant provides information about activity deep inside the brain while sitting on its surface. The implant is made up of a thin, transparent, and flexible polymer strip that is packed with a dense array of graphene electrodes. The technology, tested in transgenic mice, brings the researchers a step closer to building a minimally invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) that provides high-resolution data about deep neural activity by using recordings from the brain surface Magazine Article more_vertlockPart 2: Designing Piezo Handpieces for Ultrasonic SurgeryTBMG-5045904/01/2024Ultrasonic handpieces are being used with growing frequency in medical applications, for example, with minimally invasive surgical procedures and in dentistry. These instruments, which include ultrasonic scalpels, phaco handpieces, and scalers, use acoustic waves to facilitate the processing of hard or soft tissue. Part 1 of this article, which ran in March 2023, looked at the general structure, design variants, and system design of ultrasonic medical handpieces. Part 2 now reviews driver design, special applications, drive electronics, and failure mechanisms Magazine Article more_vertlockAn Affordable, Sustainable Solution for Flat-Panel Displays and Wearable TechTBMG-5038404/01/2024A research team led by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has developed “supramolecular ink,” a new technology for use in OLED (organic light-emitting diode) displays or other electronic devices. Made of inexpensive, Earth-abundant elements instead of costly scarce metals, supramolecular ink could enable more affordable and environmentally sustainable flat-panel screens and electronic devices Magazine Article more_vertlockTri-Rotor Steering Wheel Yields Programmable Vehicular ControlTBMG-5036904/01/2024Innovators at NASA Johnson Space Center have developed a programmable steering wheel called the Tri-Rotor, which allows an astronaut the ability to easily operate a vehicle on the surface of a planet or Moon despite the limited dexterity of their spacesuit. This technology was originally conceived for the operation of a lunar terrain vehicle (LTV) to improve upon previous Apolloera hand controllers. In re-evaluating the kinematics of the spacesuit, such as the rotatable wrist joint and the constant volume shoulder joint, engineers developed an enhanced and programmable hand controller that became the Tri-Rotor Magazine Article more_vertlockCounter Unmanned Aircraft SystemTBMG-5043004/01/2024In the face of today’s geopolitical conflicts, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) dominate modern warfare, with both Ukraine and Russia invoking drones in their ongoing battle, and more militaries developing UAS programs worldwide. While Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) are designed to respond — helping to detect, disrupt, disarm and defeat airborne vehicles — civil and military operations across the globe are hard-pressed to keep up with the demand Magazine Article more_vertlockUDI at 10: Moving into The FutureTBMG-5045804/01/2024September 2023 marked the 10-year anniversary of the day the FDA’s Unique Device Identification (UDI) requirement first took effect. In that time, UDI went from an idea to a framework to a law; its GUDID database now uniquely identifies and holds data on more than 4 million medical devices and is the foundation for thousands of daily lookups and transactions Magazine Article more_vertlockMicroneedle Technology Leads to Painless TattoosTBMG-5038804/01/2024Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed low-cost, painless, and bloodless tattoos that can be self-administered and have many applications, from medical alerts to tracking neutered animals to cosmetics Magazine Article more_vertlockOrigami-Inspired Medical Patch Seals Internal InjuriesTBMG-5038704/01/2024Many surgeries today are performed via minimally invasive procedures, in which a small incision is made, and miniature cameras and surgical tools are threaded through the body to remove tumors and repair damaged tissues and organs. The process results in less pain and shorter recovery times compared to open surgery Magazine Article more_vertlockImproving and Increasing Energy Density of BatteriesTBMG-5035704/01/2024When it comes to making batteries that last longer, a team of researchers including engineers at Brown University and Idaho National Laboratory believes the key might be in how things get clean — specifically how soap works in this process Magazine Article more_vertlockNew Realistic Computer Model will Help Robots Collect Moon DustTBMG-5043104/01/2024A new computer model tool, developed by researchers at the University of Bristol and based at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, could be used to train astronauts ahead of Lunar missions Magazine Article more_vertlockContact Lens Could Diagnose GlaucomaTBMG-5046004/01/2024Glaucoma affects around 70 million people worldwide and can cause irreversible loss of vision if not treated — but around half of those living with the condition are not aware of it. Usually developing slowly over time, many cases of glaucoma are only picked up during routine eye tests, by which time lasting damage may already have been caused Magazine Article more_vertlockMQ-25 Vehicle Management Computer UpgradeTBMG-5043604/01/2024BAE Systems Endicott, NY 603-288-4082 Magazine Article more_vertlockUpcycling Commercial Fleets into Circular EVsTBMG-5035504/01/2024 Magazine Article more_vertlock10 Unmanned Ground Vehicles Being Developed and Tested Around the WorldTBMG-5043904/01/2024 Magazine Article more_vertlockRF-Cyber for Counter-UASTBMG-5042904/01/2024It’s become increasingly clear that the proliferation of drones across positive applications and use cases is driving modern civilization toward a new drone-driven society. However, enabling the emerging associated drone-powered economy will require a new generation of counter-drone or counter-unmanned aircraft systems (CUAS) to support the growth of safe and secure drone adoption. Innovative technology and solutions are imperative to defend against parallel rogue drone threats and highly advanced technologies are necessary to overcome rogue drone threats. This is because they can safely operate in even the most sensitive and crowded environments and airspace, as well as in a controlled manner that ultimately supports continuity Magazine Article more_vertlockLight-Based Tech to Navigate the MoonTBMG-5039104/01/2024RMIT University’s Arnan Mitchell and University of Adelaide’s Dr. Andy Boes led an international team to review lithium niobate’s capabilities and potential applications in the journal Science. The team is working to make navigation systems that help rovers drive on the Moon — where GPS is unable to work — later this decade Magazine Article more_vertlockLeveraging AI for EV Performance ImprovementTBMG-5035604/01/2024 Magazine Article more_vertlockTerahertz Biosensor Detects Skin Cancer with Remarkable AccuracyTBMG-5046604/01/2024Researchers have developed a revolutionary biosensor using terahertz (THz) waves that can detect skin cancer with exceptional sensitivity, potentially paving the way for earlier and easier diagnoses Magazine Article more_vertlockSmart Contact Lenses to Diagnose GlaucomaTBMG-5038504/01/2024Usually developing slowly over time, many cases of glaucoma are only picked up during routine eye tests, by which time lasting damage may already have been caused. But this could change in the future as academics from the U.K. and Türkiye have developed a contact lens which can detect changes in eye pressure which signal possible glaucoma Magazine Article more_vertlockInside the OEM: Zimmer BiometTBMG-5046804/01/2024 Magazine Article more_vertlockGrip Tab Active ControllersTBMG-5043504/01/2024AeroVironment Arlington, VA 703-418-2828 Magazine Article more_vertlockAdvances in Multi-UAV OperationsTBMG-5042704/01/2024In the ever-evolving landscape of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the use of multi-UAV operations stands at the forefront of technological innovation. The contemporary operational environments underscore the critical importance of harnessing not only the capabilities of individual UAVs and coordinated operations but also their collaborative flights with manned aircraft as loyal wingmen in complex and heavily contested areas Magazine Article more_vertlockAI Co-Pilot Enhances Human Precision for Safer AviationTBMG-5043204/01/2024Imagine you’re in an airplane with two pilots, one human and one computer. Both have their “hands” on the controllers, but they’re always looking out for different things. If they’re both paying attention to the same thing, the human gets to steer. But if the human gets distracted or misses something, the computer quickly takes over Magazine Article more_vertlockRobots for Building Resilient Space HabitatsTBMG-5036604/01/2024The Resilient ExtraTerrestrial Habitats institute (RETHi) is led by Purdue University, in partnership with Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), the University of Connecticut, and the University of Texas at San Antonio. Its goal is to “design and operate resilient deep space habitats that can adapt, absorb and rapidly recover from expected and unexpected disruptions Magazine Article more_vertlockAchieving Flexibility, Reliability, and Safety with Autonomous Mobile RobotsTBMG-5036504/01/2024With 40 years of experience to its name, Sunview Patio Doors Ltd. (acquired by Novatech Group in 2021), has solved one of the industry’s top challenges: meeting customers’ increased demands for faster and better services, while providing an option for product customization. Its ability to adopt digital technology allowed the company to satisfy its customers and compete globally in the marketplace Magazine Article more_vertlockOne Person Can Supervise a Swarm of 100 Unmanned Autonomous VehiclesTBMG-5043304/01/2024Research involving Oregon State University has shown that a “swarm” of more than 100 autonomous ground and aerial robots can be supervised by one person without subjecting the individual to an undue workload Magazine Article more_vertlockWearable Ultrasound Monitor Aids RehabilitationTBMG-5045604/01/2024A wearable ultrasound system can produce clinically relevant information about muscle function during dynamic physical activity. When an individual is performing a specific exercise for rehabilitation, the devices can be used to ensure that the target muscle is actually being activated and used correctly Magazine Article more_vertlockIntegrating Smart Technology into Wearable Device DesignTBMG-5045004/01/2024 Magazine Article more_vertlockSound-Powered SensorsTBMG-5045304/01/2024Researchers have developed a sensor that utilizes energy from sound waves to control electronic devices. This could one day save millions of batteries Magazine Article more_vertlockNew Polymer Coating Could Boost EV BatteriesTBMG-5038004/01/2024Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have developed a conductive polymer coating — called HOS-PFM — that could enable longer lasting, more powerful lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries for electric vehicles Magazine Article more_vertlockSuperGPS Accurate Within 10 CentimetersTBMG-5039204/01/2024This new technology — developed by engineers at Delft University of Technology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and VSL, and which can achieve an accuracy of 10 centimeters — is important for the implementation of a range of location-based applications, such as automated vehicles, quantum communication, and next-generation mobile communication systems Magazine Article more_vertlockLeveraging 3D Printing and Decentralized Production in the Face of Red Sea ConflictsTBMG-5037404/01/2024 Magazine Article more_vertlockRegolith-Polymer 3D PrintingTBMG-5038104/01/2024The history of construction materials and methods has evolved over time, with Portland cement concrete being the most widely used material on Earth. Constructing habitats and infrastructure on the Moon and Mars, however, requires a different approach given the lack of such conventional construction resources and materials. Recognizing the need for in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) to support long-duration human missions to the Moon and Mars, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and Sidus Space have developed a novel three-dimensional print head apparatus using regolith-polymer mixtures as a building material Magazine Article more_vertlockCOM Express: The Architecture to Support the Future of Robotics & Unmanned SystemsTBMG-5042804/01/2024 Magazine Article more_vertlockAI Model to Streamline Operations in a Robotic WarehouseTBMG-5036804/01/2024Getting warehouse robots to and from their destinations efficiently while keeping them from crashing into each other is no easy task. It is such a complex problem that even the best path-finding algorithms struggle to keep up with the breakneck pace of e-commerce or manufacturing. In a sense, these robots are like cars trying to navigate a crowded city center. So, a group of MIT researchers who use AI to mitigate traffic congestion applied ideas from that domain to tackle this problem Magazine Article more_vert Items per page: 50 1 – 50 of 24701