Smartlet Microrobots: Pioneering Underwater Teamwork with Solar Cells and Optical Signaling In a step toward intelligent robotic collectives, scientists at Chemnitz University of Technology have built a groundbreaking system of microrobots called Smartlets. These tiny robots, measuring just a few millimeters in size, are equipped with solar cells and optical signaling capabilities, enabling them to […]
Phonon interference hits new heights, promising leaps in quantum and energy tech
Phonon Interference Hits New Heights, Promising Leaps in Quantum and Energy Tech Researchers at Rice University and their collaborators have achieved a groundbreaking demonstration of strong interference between quantum states of a vibrating drum. This remarkable feat in the realm of phonon interference could potentially revolutionize the fields of quantum technology and energy applications. Phonons, […]
Record-breaking perovskite indoor solar cells harvest six times more energy
Record-breaking Perovskite Indoor Solar Cells Harvest Six Times More Energy Indoor light is an untapped source of energy for billions of small electronics. Devices like remote controls, temperature sensors, and smoke detectors could benefit from a reliable and sustainable power source that indoor solar cells can provide. Recently, perovskite indoor solar cells have broken records […]