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Nanotechnology Advances Nose-to-Brain Drug Delivery Systems

Emerging nanotechnology and synthetic biology approaches could improve nose-to-brain drug targeting, sustained delivery, and treatment of neurological disorders.

13 Aug 2026

Blum-Novotest to Highlight Laser, Probing and Data That Makes Lights Out Manufacturing Real at IMTS 2026

Blum-Novotest, leading supplier of innovative and high-quality measuring and testing technology, will be presenting several product highlights for the automation of machining processes at the IMTS 2026 in Chicago, IL (Booth 134710 East Building).

From Blum-Novotest 11 Aug 2026

Robotic Microsurgery Emerges as Central Focus in Reconstructive Surgery Research

A comprehensive analysis of 484 studies on robot-assisted surgery highlights publication trends, collaboration patterns, and thematic shifts in plastic surgery.

28 Jul 2026

Joule Heating Enables Self-Folding Origami Robots

Liquid crystal elastomer hinges with embedded Joule heating enable robust, reconfigurable origami robots, achieving precise actuation and high cycle durability.

15 Apr 2026

Moving Microrobots Without Seeing Them

SMU researchers created an electromagnetic coil system that can control microrobots without requiring continuous visual tracking of their position—a significant advancement that could enable microrobots to operate inside the body, within industrial pipes and other places that aren’t always visible with a camera.

9 Apr 2026

Parallel-Legged Micro-Robot Enables Multi-Terrain Locomotion

The 1.2 g PLioBot robot features an innovative origami design, integrating actuators for high-speed, multi-environment mobility and assembly-free fabrication.

25 Mar 2026

This Artificial Eye Could Give Drones Superhuman Awareness

Researchers developed an insect-scale artificial compound eye, integrating vision and chemical sensing for enhanced navigation in drones and autonomous systems.

12 Feb 2026

Researchers Develop Shape-Morphing Microrobots With Programmable Steering

The integration of shape morphing and electric-field propulsion in microscale particles offers a breakthrough for adaptive microrobots with configurable motion.

30 Jan 2026

Electrically Responsive 3D-Printed Hydrogel Cilia Push Soft Microrobotics Forward

The development of 3D-printed hydrogel cilia marks a significant leap in soft microrobotics, enabling fast, programmable actuation for microscale applications.

29 Jan 2026

Combining AI and X-ray Physics to Overcome Tomography Data Gaps

With PFITRE, Brookhaven scientists achieve breakthrough 3D imaging in nanoscale X-ray tomography, combining AI and physics for superior clarity and precision.

13 Jan 2026