China is in the middle of a sweeping robotics and automation boom—one that is reshaping factories, warehouses, hospitals, and even ...

Scientists at Harvard have built a miniature device that can twist and tune light in real time. By rotating two stacked photonic crystals and adjusting their spacing with a tiny mechanical system, ...

Humanoid robots are rapidly improving in motion fluidity, making them more human-like and suitable for complex tasks.

Differentials are what allow the wheels on a vehicle to actually move around effectively. Open differentials are common, but limited-slip ones are special.

Barbara is a tech writer specializing in AI and emerging technologies. With a background as a systems librarian in software development, she brings a unique perspective to her reporting. Having lived ...

You might think traffic light systems are fairly basic. After all, electric traffic signals first appeared all the way back in 1914. However, they have advanced significantly since their inception, ...

Elephants can lift a heavy log and, moments later, pick up something as fragile as a tortilla chip without crushing it. A new study suggests part of that finesse comes from a surprising feature: tiny ...

Torque sensors sit at the heart of modern EPS systems. They measure driver input and translate it into steering assist commands. When they fail, the industry default has often been complete ...

What do wearable technologies have in common with driverless cars? And what do observatories peering into outer space have in common with laboratories studying the deepest oceans? A sense of home All ...

Before we dive into how IR sensors work, let’s first get a quick understanding of what infrared radiation is. Infrared (IR) radiation is a type of invisible electromagnetic energy with waveforms ...

If you’ve ever fought with seized lug nuts at midnight or wrestled rusted suspension bolts under a hot car lift, you already know — not all cordless impact wrenches are built the same. Over the last ...

Amazon’s Ring division presented a revamped line of smart home sensors at CES 2026 that do not require a hub to work. These smart home security devices work straight out of the box using the Amazon ...