With the help of machine learning, ETH researchers have developed a novel yet low-cost tactile sensor. The sensor measures force distribution at high resolution and with great accuracy, enabling robot arms to grasp sensitive or fragile objects. Read More https://techxplore.com/news/2020-03-inexpensive-tactile-sensor-robots.html Views: 0
A growing number of companies and research groups worldwide are now developing compliant sensors based on composite materials, which can have a wide range of possible applications. Composite materials, those made of two or more substances, often have unique and advantageous properties that differ from those of their individual components. Read More https://techxplore.com/news/2020-03-sustainable-strategy-sensors-soft-robots.html Views: 0
Recent technological advances have enabled the development of increasingly sophisticated electronics. Some of these new tools, particularly wearable devices and soft robots, require or can greatly benefit from flexible electronic components, including sensors, actuators and supercapacitators. Read More https://techxplore.com/news/2020-03-stretchable-compressible-sensor-wearable-electronics.html Views: 0
Italian-American automaker Fiat Chrysler said Monday it was suspending production at most of its European plants until March 27 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read More https://techxplore.com/news/2020-03-fiat-chrysler-production-european.html Views: 0
US airlines have announced drastic reductions in flights after President Donald Trump’s administration banned foreign travelers arriving from Europe. Read More https://techxplore.com/news/2020-03-airlines-slash-flights-virus-crisis.html Views: 0
Coronavirus is putting remote work to the test. Read More https://techxplore.com/news/2020-03-ready-america-online.html Views: 0
Air France said Monday it will slash flight capacity by 70-90 percent over the next two months due to the coronavirus outbreak, joining a host of other airlines taking similar action. Read More https://techxplore.com/news/2020-03-air-france-capacity-months.html Views: 0
Multinational sporting goods seller Nike will close its stores in the US, Canada, Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand for 11 days starting Monday in response to the coronavirus pandemic, it said in a statement received Sunday by AFP. Read More https://techxplore.com/news/2020-03-coronavirus-nike-countries.html Views: 0
The ailing US news industry is bracing for more turmoil with the coronavirus pandemic expected to deliver an economic shock to the sector—just when people need credible information the most. Read More https://techxplore.com/news/2020-03-coronavirus-fresh-staggering-media-sector.html Views: 0
Boeing lost $52 billion on the stock market in a week, a rout that underscores the challenges facing the aircraft manufacturer amid setbacks over the 737 MAX and the coronavirus pandemic. Read More https://techxplore.com/news/2020-03-economic-heavyweight-boeing-dual-crises.html Views: 0