Zhenan Bao et al show that high energy density shape memory polymers can heal films and devices even when they have been punctured with a blade to create centimeter-sized holes.
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Prof. Zhenan Bao et al develop and demonstrate stretchable integrated circuits with more than 1,000 transistors and stage-switching frequency greater than 1 MHz, an active-matrix tactile sensor array with a record-high density of 2,500 units per sq cm, and a light-emitting diode display with refresh speed of 60 Hz.
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Prof. Fei-Fei Li, Prof. Jiajun Wu, Prof. Anthony Norcia et al demonstrate a system that uses direct neural communication to control robots by interpreting intended human actions with specific objects via EEG input.
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Prof. Michael Snyder, Prof. Tracey McLaughlin, Prof. Nima Aghaeepour et al find that recommendations in a mobile app using integrated data from wearables, behavior logging and continuous glucose monitoring can enhance metabolic health and lead to healthier lifestyle choices.
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Prof. Ada Poon, Prof. Ali Mani, Prof. Zhenan Bao, Prof. Philip Wong, Prof. Eric Pop et al report a battery-free, sticker-like reader and passive wireless sensor capable of recording temperature history, which utilizes self-oscillation in the reader for simplicity.
Read more about A disposable reader-sensor solution for wireless temperature logging