Sounds like 3D viewing technology may soon be invading your home as well as your local movie theater: many electronics companies are planning on releasing 3D-enabled televisions this year. These new 3D TVs were previewed at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this month, generating a lot of buzz and speculation as to whether they will be marketable.
With 2010 fast approaching, it’s about time we came up with some New Year’s resolutions (for the engineering world, of course). What can engineers improve on? What should they improve on? Here’s our list:
How would you like to turn your notebook paper into an instant battery? Now, thanks to researchers at Stanford, with a little carbon nanotube ink such a thing might be possible. Not only does the specially coated paper last longer and conduct electricity more efficiently than traditional lithium batteries, but it even works after being crumpled into a ball and soaked in acidic solutions.
Watch above as Yi Cui, an assistant professor of materials science and engineering, explains his creation. [Stanford News]
The 2009 International Robot Exhibition took place in Tokyo at the end of last month, and if there’s anything that stands out from the photos, it’s the incredible diversity across all aspects of the robots -including shape, size, material and function.
Motoman, an industrial robot that can work on an assembly line and swordfight. Meet more of the exhibition participants after the jump.
Sounds like 3D viewing technology may soon be invading your home as well as your local movie theater: many electronics companies are planning on releasing 3D-enabled televisions this year. These new 3D TVs were previewed at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this month, generating a lot of buzz and speculation as to whether they will be marketable.
