Items tagged with Northwestern University

by Tim Sweezy - Thu, May 26, 2022

This Tiny Crab Robot Is Smaller Than A Flea But Can Bend, Crawl And Even Jump

A group of Northwestern University engineers have developed the smallest-ever remote-controlled walking robot. The crab robot is just a half-millimeter wide, which is narrower than a US coin, but can bend, twist, crawl, walk, turn and even jump. The field of robotics has seen engineers and researchers finding new... Read more...

by Paul Lilly - Mon, May 28, 2012

Researchers Say Solid State Solar Panels are Cheaper, Don't Leak

Tapping into sunlight to provide solar energy is generally good for the environment, most people can agree on that. But the technology behind today's solar cells isn't as efficient as you might think. Today's 'Grätzel cells' are the standard for low-cost solar panels and are relatively easy to manufacture. That's... Read more...