Videos of the Month

Device’s Informed Touch Can Tell You Where to Go

A wearable, textile-based device could help declutter, enhance, and, in the case of impairments, compensate for deficiencies in visual and auditory inputs by tapping the sense of touch. The system of haptic accessories reduces the need for hardware by programming haptic cues into the textile structure of the wearables using fluidic control.

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First You Gotta Have (a 3D-Printed) Heart

Using advanced 3D printing techniques, researchers are transforming a paste made of living cells into hearts and other organs. They’re manufacturing thick tissues one layer at a time, placing the exact type of cells needed at the right spots. As promising as it may be, 3D printing with cells comes with some deep and thorny challenges. Watch this video to learn more about the process.

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Researchers Eliminate Lung Cancer in Mice

Researchers are combining cytokine ‘drug factory’ implants and a checkpoint inhibitor drug to eradicate advanced-stage mesothelioma in mice. The researchers administered the drug-producing beads, which are no larger than the head of a pin, next to tumors where they could produce continuous, high doses of interleukin-2 (IL-2), a natural compound that activates white blood cells to fight cancer.

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Inflatable Smart Hands Provide Real-Time Tactile Control

A highly dexterous neuroprosthetic hand can perform an array of everyday activities. This soft, lightweight smart hand provides tactile feedback and can be made at a fraction of the cost of traditional neuroprosthetics. The researchers used a simple pneumatic system to precisely inflate fingers and bend them in specific positions. This system, including a small pump and valves, can be worn at the waist, significantly reducing the prosthetic’s weight.

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