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Carnegie Mellon create robotic snakes that get around
Watch out Samuel L. Jackson. If you were worried about snakes on a plane before, just get a load of these robotic counterparts. They were created by inventors over at The Robotics Institute which is...
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AT&T researching haptic feedback steering wheel
AT&T is looking to reinvent the wheel—the steering wheel that is, as well as the future of GPS navigation. Between all of our electronic devices, Americans are well equipped to become easily...
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Smart headlight developed that directs light around raindrops
There are certain weather conditions that make it quite difficult for a driver to see where they are going. A good example is when driving during heavy snowfall, hail, or rain at night. The problem...
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Everyone is a game designer at Puzzle Clubhouse
If you’re seriously considering game design as a career, you’ve probably heard of The Art of Game Design: A book of lenses by Carnegie Mellon professor Jesse Schell, which was well received by many...
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Disney replaces batteries with a paper generator
Technology now plays a major role in the entertainment and interactions we experience on a daily basis. And that inevitably means the things we are interacting with require a power supply or battery...
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This smartwatch makes your arm a touchscreen
Aside from perhaps fashion and price being the biggest barriers to entry, the fledgling smartwatch market still has one large hurdle to overcome: the small size of the screen makes interacting with...
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Want to stay healthy and fight off the common cold? Hug someone you trust
Everyone has their remedies for dealing with illness. Mine is to avoid medication as much as possible because your body is more than capable of fighting the common cold or flu all on its own. But what...
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SkinTrack turns your arm into a touchpad for your smartwatch
Think that the two-inch touchscreen on a smartwatch is a bit too cramped to allow for good interaction? Just bolt on an interactive surface that covers your entire arm. Problem solved! A team from...
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3D-Printed Batteries Could Mean Lightweight, Longer-Lasting Electronics
(via Manuchi/Pixabay) Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have developed a new method of fabricating battery electrodes using 3D printing. In collaboration with the Missouri University of...
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These Printed Paper Actuators Are Mesmerizing, Inspiring
This "three legs gripper" bot is made of paper (via Carnegie Mellon University/Morphing Matter Lab) One of the oldest materials, paper has found its way into everything from printing and packaging to...
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‘Social Network’ BrainNet Lets People Communicate Mentally
(via sbtlneet/Pixabay) Researchers at the University of Washington and Carnegie Mellon University developed a new social network. But unlike Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat, this platform...
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This High-Tech Wristband Can Detect Opioid Overdoses
Photo Credit: Carnegie Mellon University Opioid overdoses are a major health issue in the U.S., yet a new high-tech wristband might help doctors detect the warning signs of fatal painkiller reactions....
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Dark Matter at Center of Dwarf Galaxies Heats Up, Moves
A computer simulation of the distribution of matter in the universe (via TNG Collaboration/UCLA) Scientists found evidence that dark matter can be heated and moved around, as a result of star...
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Study: Even Bad Robot Trash Talk Can Distract Players
Researchers demonstrated that discouraging words can be perturbing—even when uttered by a robot. (Photo Credit: Carnegie Mellon University) Trash talk hurts—even when it comes from a robot....
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