Ashwini Sakharkar https://www.inceptivemind.com/author/ashwini/ innovation à la carte Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:54:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://www.inceptivemind.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-im-fav-2-32x32.png Ashwini Sakharkar https://www.inceptivemind.com/author/ashwini/ 32 32 122836479 US-UK jointly fabricate first capsules for future advanced reactors https://www.inceptivemind.com/us-uk-jointly-fabricate-first-capsules-future-advanced-reactors/39236/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=us-uk-jointly-fabricate-first-capsules-future-advanced-reactors Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:54:33 +0000 https://www.inceptivemind.com/?p=39236 The closeup of test capsule.

The capsules will face a 1,382°F nuclear test at the world's highest power reactor.

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NASA engineers turn off plasma instrument to let Voyager 2 live longer https://www.inceptivemind.com/nasa-engineers-turn-off-plasma-instrument-let-voyager-2-live-longer/39230/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nasa-engineers-turn-off-plasma-instrument-let-voyager-2-live-longer Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:21:46 +0000 https://www.inceptivemind.com/?p=39230 Engineers work on NASA’s Voyager 2 at JPL in March 1977, ahead of the spacecraft’s launch that August.

Some of which have been turned off over the years to save power.

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Self-driving vehicles can be imperfect https://www.inceptivemind.com/self-driving-vehicles-imperfect/38886/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=self-driving-vehicles-imperfect Sat, 28 Sep 2024 12:24:35 +0000 https://www.inceptivemind.com/?p=38886 Selfdriving car

Cutting-edge research from three top Virginia universities, led by the University of Virginia’s Homa Alemzadeh, is on a mission to revolutionize the safety of self-driving vehicles. With a substantial $926,737 grant from the National Science Foundation, this powerhouse team is dedicated to pinpointing and neutralizing potential computer failures in autonomous vehicle systems. By harnessing this […]

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Neural Motion Planning helps robots navigate challenging obstacles https://www.inceptivemind.com/neural-motion-planning-helps-robots-navigate-challenging-obstacles/38741/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=neural-motion-planning-helps-robots-navigate-challenging-obstacles Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:20:12 +0000 https://www.inceptivemind.com/?p=38741 Robots Use Neural Motion Planning To Navigate Challenging Obstacles in Unfamiliar Environments.

Neural motion planning is used to help improve how robots react in new environments.

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Utilizing AI and microwave plasma tech to boost clean energy https://www.inceptivemind.com/utilizing-ai-microwave-plasma-tech-boost-clean-energy/38419/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=utilizing-ai-microwave-plasma-tech-boost-clean-energy Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:31:50 +0000 https://www.inceptivemind.com/?p=38419 Professor Xiaonan Shan explains microwave plasma in his lab at the University of Houston.

This project will help create a knowledgeable and skilled workforce.

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Cutting-edge carbon capture tech for creating a cleaner future https://www.inceptivemind.com/cutting-edge-carbon-capture-tech-creating-cleaner-future/38407/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cutting-edge-carbon-capture-tech-creating-cleaner-future Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:20:34 +0000 https://www.inceptivemind.com/?p=38407 green forest trees with co2

Curtin University continues to lead the shift towards a more environmentally friendly future.

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Researchers investigate dynamic electron spins in correlated magnets https://www.inceptivemind.com/researchers-investigate-dynamic-electron-spins-correlated-magnets/37878/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=researchers-investigate-dynamic-electron-spins-correlated-magnets Fri, 30 Aug 2024 11:10:30 +0000 https://www.inceptivemind.com/?p=37878 Yishu-Wang

The electrons in correlated magnets exhibit quantum mechanical interactions.

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Durable chalk-based coating keeps clothes feeling cool https://www.inceptivemind.com/durable-chalk-based-coating-keeps-clothes-feeling-cool/37858/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=durable-chalk-based-coating-keeps-clothes-feeling-cool Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:22:06 +0000 https://www.inceptivemind.com/?p=37858 Crystal coating keeps clothes feeling cool.

The fabric coating can cool the wearer by up to 15 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Researching carbon materials for green hydrogen production https://www.inceptivemind.com/researching-carbon-materials-green-hydrogen-production/37843/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=researching-carbon-materials-green-hydrogen-production Fri, 09 Aug 2024 12:38:58 +0000 https://www.inceptivemind.com/?p=37843 Dr. Ying Pan at work in the laboratory.

Scientists at Paderborn University are researching carbon materials for photocatalysis.

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For the first time, 45% transparency achieved in microdisplay https://www.inceptivemind.com/first-time-45-percent-transparency-achieved-microdisplay/37828/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=first-time-45-percent-transparency-achieved-microdisplay Mon, 05 Aug 2024 17:19:51 +0000 https://www.inceptivemind.com/?p=37828 Transparent OLED microdisplay device.

Researchers have significantly increased the transparency of OLED microdisplays.

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Introducing world’s first megawatt charger for electric trucks https://www.inceptivemind.com/introducing-worlds-first-megawatt-charger-electric-trucks/37808/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=introducing-worlds-first-megawatt-charger-electric-trucks Sat, 20 Jul 2024 14:04:39 +0000 https://www.inceptivemind.com/?p=37808 The megawatt charging system was presented with Prof. Markus Lienkamp (left), the project partners and Minister of Economic Affairs Hubert Aiwanger (3rd from left).

A major advance for long-distance electric road transport.

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Self-lifting toilet seat promises more hygienic bathroom experience https://www.inceptivemind.com/self-lifting-toilet-seat-promises-more-hygienic-bathroom-experience/37803/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=self-lifting-toilet-seat-promises-more-hygienic-bathroom-experience Fri, 19 Jul 2024 05:51:13 +0000 https://www.inceptivemind.com/?p=37803 MIT has purchased several of Cleana’s self-raising sensations for use on campus.

The startup aims to flush away the problem of icky toilet seats.

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World’s fastest brick-laying construction robot arrives in the US https://www.inceptivemind.com/worlds-fastest-brick-laying-construction-robot-arrives-us/37798/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=worlds-fastest-brick-laying-construction-robot-arrives-us Wed, 17 Jul 2024 11:54:38 +0000 https://www.inceptivemind.com/?p=37798 Hadrian X

A construction robot equipped with a 105-ft (32-m) telescopic boom arm has completed a journey from Australia to Florida. The robot, known as Hadrian X, is set to build up to 10 houses as it aims to be the preferred choice for constructing entire communities. FBR, the robotics company behind Hadrian X, unveiled the prototype […]

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Low-cost, pocket-sized device detects harmful materials within minutes https://www.inceptivemind.com/low-cost-pocket-sized-device-detects-harmful-materials-within-minutes/37795/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=low-cost-pocket-sized-device-detects-harmful-materials-within-minutes Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:22:14 +0000 https://www.inceptivemind.com/?p=37795 A smartphone records the Raman spectrum of an unknown material (an ethanol solution, in this case) for further analysis.

Imagine having the ability to quickly determine the safety of berries and mushrooms during a hike or rapidly identify pathogens in a hospital setting that used to take days to identify. All of this can become possible with the innovative combination of a cellphone camera and a Raman spectrometer, a cutting-edge laser chemical analysis technique. […]

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CMU students build satellites for space launch https://www.inceptivemind.com/cmu-students-build-satellites-space-launch/37761/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cmu-students-build-satellites-space-launch Wed, 19 Jun 2024 17:26:09 +0000 https://www.inceptivemind.com/?p=37761 Colton Amos discusses the intricacies of cube satellite technology with Ashley Kline during demonstration day.

Satellite bound for Earth's orbit.

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GE to study the compatibility of 100% SAF with jet engines https://www.inceptivemind.com/ge-study-compatibility-100-saf-jet-engines/37731/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ge-study-compatibility-100-saf-jet-engines Thu, 30 May 2024 11:12:50 +0000 https://www.inceptivemind.com/?p=37731 GE to atudy compatibility of 100% SAF with jet engines.

Efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation industry took another step forward.

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Students explore civilian uses for Spot robot https://www.inceptivemind.com/students-explore-civilian-uses-spot-robot/37728/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=students-explore-civilian-uses-spot-robot Wed, 29 May 2024 11:58:45 +0000 https://www.inceptivemind.com/?p=37728 SPOT, a Boston Dynamics robot, performs tasks in response to QR codes. Vivian Chen ’25 holds the code, while Vasumathi Venkat ’25, Aaron Serianni ’25 and Prof. Alexander Glaser observe.

A "Robots in Human Ecology" class allows students to collaborate with the robot in a variety of lively ways.

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DARPA backed new wireless tech that charges flying drones https://www.inceptivemind.com/darpa-backed-new-wireless-tech-charges-flying-drones/37706/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=darpa-backed-new-wireless-tech-charges-flying-drones Tue, 28 May 2024 11:50:43 +0000 https://www.inceptivemind.com/?p=37706 Dr. Ifana Mahbub demonstrates the Millibox anechoic chamber measurement setup for characterizing the antenna’s performance.

Developing wireless technology to recharge unmanned aerial vehicles in flight. 

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