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Foundation’s Robotic Hand V2 Catches Baseball Without Relying on Vision

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 7, 2026 5:45 pm

Foundation has introduced its Robotic Hand V2, a tendon-driven robotic hand capable of catching a baseball during a live demonstration. Led by Andrea Esposito, Head of Foundation’s Hand Division, the project combines lightweight mechanical design, software-based finger position estimation, and TMR sensors to improve robotic dexterity for future humanoid robots and industrial applications.

MIT's New Recyclable Elastic Yarn Could Finally Solve Fashion's Spandex Problem

MIT Develops Recyclable Elastic Yarn That Matches Spandex While Tackling Textile Waste

Sanjukta Praharaj July 29, 2026 4:30 pm

MIT engineers have developed a recyclable elastic yarn that offers the stretch and durability of traditional spandex-based yarns while addressing

New 3D-Printable Material Filters Like Human Tissue and Opens New Paths for Medicine

3D-Printable Tissue-Like Material Heals Bodies, Powers Robots, Recovers Rare Minerals

Sanjukta Praharaj July 29, 2026 3:34 pm

Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have created a 3D-printable material that works similarly to human tissue. It

China's Drone Swarm Tracks Typhoon Noul in First-Ever Full Storm Observation

China Tracks Typhoon Noul with Drone Swarm in First Full 3D Observation Mission

Sanjukta Praharaj July 28, 2026 6:23 pm

China has completed its first full-process drone swarm observation of Typhoon Noul, marking a new step in weather monitoring. Researchers

Quantum Heat Engine Generates Power While Cooling Using Unusual Heat Flow

This Quantum Heat Engine Breaks the Rules of Heat And Cools While It Powers Up

Sanjukta Praharaj July 28, 2026 3:48 pm

Researchers have developed a quantum heat engine that can generate useful work while cooling another system at the same time.

Brookhaven's New Electron Microscope Brings Synchrotron-Level Power to the Lab

Brookhaven Installs Advanced Electron Microscope With Atomic-Scale Imaging Capabilities

Sanjukta Praharaj July 28, 2026 2:46 pm

The US Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory has added a new scanning transmission electron microscope to its Center for

Samsung, Broadcom Ink $200bn AI Chip Deal to Power Next-Gen Infrastructure

Samsung, Broadcom Deepen AI Chip Partnership With $200 Billion Semiconductor Expansion

Sanjukta Praharaj July 28, 2026 2:35 pm

Samsung Electronics and Broadcom have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen their partnership in AI chip development across

Quantum Zeno Effect Emerges as Hidden Challenge for Scaling Future Quantum Computers Safely

Quantum Zeno Effect Could Be the Hidden Roadblock to Scaling Quantum Computers

Sanjukta Praharaj July 27, 2026 6:02 pm

Researchers have identified the quantum Zeno effect as a key challenge for scaling quantum computers. The study explains how tiny

3D-Printed Bioplastic Pods Aim to Transform Seagrass Restoration in Thailand’s Coastal Waters

These 3D-Printed Bioplastic Pods Could Save Thailand’s Dying Seagrass Meadows

Sanjukta Praharaj July 25, 2026 7:36 pm

Researchers from Australia and Thailand are developing 3D-printed bioplastic pods to improve seagrass restoration in Thailand. The project focuses on

New Sand Dampers Could Make Skyscrapers Safer and Cheaper to Maintain

New Sand Damper Design Makes Skyscrapers Safer While Cutting Costs and Maintenance Needs

Sanjukta Praharaj July 25, 2026 7:08 pm

Researchers have developed a new sand damper that helps reduce vibrations in tall buildings while lowering maintenance costs. The system

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Foundation’s Robotic Hand V2 Catches Baseball Without Relying on Vision

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Scientists working at China's High Intensity Heavy-Ion Accelerator Facility used to study rare atomic isotopes.

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Foundation’s Robotic Hand V2 Catches Baseball Without Relying on Vision

Scientists working at China's High Intensity Heavy-Ion Accelerator Facility used to study rare atomic isotopes.

China’s Rare Isotope Discovery Opens New Nuclear Possibilities

China’s PLA Shows H-6N Bomber With Large Missile in New Documentary

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