Abstract: Logic synthesis is an important step in process design and automation. Electronics witnessed tremendous improvements in the reliability of automatically designed circuits with reduced lead ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Soft robotics is designed to create flexible, adaptable devices capable of safe interaction with humans and delicate objects. This field has captivated researchers and engineers ...

Lab-on-a-chip devices aim to miniaturize laboratory procedures on microfluidic chips, which contain liquid circuits instead of electronics. Although the chips themselves are small, they are typically ...

Pressed by the need for computing systems able to operate in extreme environments and in industrial control applications with high efficiency, designers are pushing ...

Engineers design fluidic logic into garments to help people with functional limitations perform tasks without electronic assistance. For all the talk about embedding computers in clothing, here's an ...

Pneumatic control systems are used in various applications, including: A single acting cylinder (SAC) is a type of pneumatic actuator that produces force and movement in one direction only. It has a ...

When envisioning the future of wearables and robotics, one may not immediately think of the foam in couch cushions. However, Rice University engineers have demonstrated that the airflow through ...