A research team has developed supernumerary robotic arms that users can feel as part of their own body, expanding the possibilities for human augmentation. The study, published in Scientific Reports, shows that users can embody artificial objects and perceive them as extensions of their own body.
The study used synchrotron radiation X-ray computed tomography (CT) to observe internal nonuniform deformation of a material in several dozens mm. They found that performing deformation evaluations at both macroscale and microscale can provide insights into the vibration damping mechanism of rubber materials.
Researchers developed a method to improve the dynamic behavior of bolted connections by pasting a thin GFRP plate, increasing bearing strength and reducing fracture behavior. The study aims to create safer, more secure and lighter building structures with longer lifespans.
A research team developed a model that mimics human judgment to distinguish between reflective and transparent materials. The model outperformed humans in accuracy but struggled to identify image clues.
Researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology have developed a novel large-scale manufacturing technology for sulfide solid electrolytes, specifically Li7P3S11, which exhibits high ionic conductivity. This breakthrough enables the low-cost and scalable production of highly ion conductive solid electrolytes for all-solid-state batte...
Research finds that people from different countries and backgrounds prefer original color compositions in paintings, even those they've never seen before. The study suggests a common biological basis for beauty perception, contradicting cultural background and education.
Scientists have created a flexible, multipoint microLED array film that enables simultaneous optical stimulation at specific or multiple regions in the brain. The technology has potential broader applications in neuroscience research and could lead to new understanding of brain function and behavior.
Researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology have developed DNA stamper injections using nanoscale-tipped wire arrays to deliver biomolecules into live neuronal cells within brain tissues ex vivo and in vivo. This technique allows for the efficient genetic modification of brain cells, making it a powerful tool for neuronal research.
Researchers developed an indentation test to evaluate mechanical properties of sulfide solid electrolytes, crucial for all-solid-state lithium-ion secondary batteries. The method enabled accurate assessment in inert atmosphere, confirming superior mechanical properties of sulfide-type solid electrolytes.
Researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology developed an ultra-high-rate coating technology for functional hard carbon films using vacuum plasma. The new method achieved a film deposition rate exceeding one order of magnitude faster than existing technologies while maintaining the same degree of film quality.
Researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology developed a microchip capable of detecting ultra-low concentrations of prostate cancer antigens using flexible nanosheets. The chip's lower detection limit is comparable to that of large testing devices, enabling fast and accurate diagnosis.
Researchers developed a microfluidic chip for rapid and simultaneous diagnosis of COVID-19 and influenza diseases, achieving results within 30 minutes. The device uses the LAMP method for genetic amplification and has potential applications in various fields beyond human infectious diseases.
Researchers developed a virtual walking system that uses 360° videos and scene-congruent foot vibrations to improve sensations of walking and perception of ground materials. The system was found to enhance walking-related sensations and telepresence, particularly in indoor corridors and snowy ground scenes.
A robot has been developed to assist elderly users with daily actions like standing up, walking, and sitting down. The robot estimates the user's state using a small number of sensors, including calculating center of gravity candidates, to provide necessary assistance and prevent accidents.
A research team at Toyohashi University of Technology demonstrates a new substrate structure that enables the excitation and detection of high-intensity broadband spin waves, even when miniaturized. The YIG-on-metal (YOM) structure achieves broader frequency bandwidth and higher intensity than conventional electrode structures.
Researchers developed a kinetic hypothesis governing the evolution of the Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA) based on simulation experiments. They discovered a kinetic factor that governs the flow of chemical reactions in the TCA cycle, validating their hypothesis for deep-branching bacteria and archaea.
The research team developed a technology for remotely assessing the condition of a building during an earthquake based on the readings from the building's seismometer. The new method uses CNN machine learning to quickly assess damage levels and determine if a building can continue to be used.
The study investigates the effect of solvent on liquid-phase synthesis of lithium solid electrolytes. The research team found that solvents with high dielectric constants enhance reactivity and lead to crystalline Li7P3S11 with high conductivity. Acetonitrile emerges as the best solvent for mass production of sulfide solid electrolytes.
Researchers found a unique signature of team flow in brain activity, characterized by increased beta and gamma waves in the middle temporal cortex. This study provides a framework for understanding and enhancing team performance through objective neural methods.
Researchers employ terahertz-waves to detect differences in higher-order structures of polylactide (PLA) and other biomass-based plastics. This achievement suggests that terahertz-waves have potential to enable nondestructive analysis of plastic properties.
Researchers analyzed social media connections of over 4 million users across 10 countries, finding common characteristics and behaviors, including follow ratios and profile length. These findings can help tailor data analysis to cultural differences, improving marketing and information sharing.
Dicrateria rotunda is found to synthesize saturated hydrocarbons with carbon numbers ranging from 10 to 38, categorizing them as petrol, diesel oils, and fuel oils. The ability to produce these hydrocarbons is common to the entire Dicrateria genus.
Researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology synthesized new Mn4+-activated red phosphors with high photoluminescence intensity, revealing the relationship between crystal structure and sintering temperature. The findings have important implications for the development of high-color-rendering-index materials for LED applications.
Researchers developed a chlorine-substituted Na3SbS4 solid electrolyte with improved ionic conductivity and superior electrochemical stability, enabling long-term stability with Na metal anodes. The Cl substitution allows for three-dimensional ion diffusion pathways and reduces interfacial resistance.
A new method for analyzing soil nematode communities has been developed using DNA barcoding, revealing characteristics of nematode communities in fields, copses, and home gardens. The study found that plant parasitizing nematodes were abundant in copse soils and bacteria feeders were abundant in home garden soils.
Researchers elucidated the molecular structure of RcaE, a representative cyanobacterial photosensor, revealing its unique conformation and potential proton transfer route to bilin. The study provides insights into how cyanobacteria evolved diverse spectral sensitivities and contributes to the development of new photoswitches.
The study found that tactile stimuli are detected faster when sound approaches from any direction, but not when it recedes. This suggests that peripersonal representations exist with approaching sound, regardless of direction, implying a nearly circular shape around the body's trunk.
Researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology developed a virtual walking system that induces illusory walking sensations without actual limb movement. The system combines a head-mounted display, four vibrators, and a walking-avatar to simulate footsteps.
A study by Toyohashi University of Technology found that Japanese speakers often confuse the pronunciations of /hi/ and /si/ due to palatalized tongue articulation. Real-time MRI and supercomputer simulations revealed that acoustic contrast between the sounds can be produced by differences in tongue shape in the transverse direction.
A team of researchers developed an ultrasmall needle-electrode technology called 'STACK' that enables high-quality brain recordings in mice with a high signal-to-noise ratio. The device offers improved biocompatibility and minimized tissue damage, making it suitable for long-term and safe chronic recordings.
A research team at Toyohashi University of Technology has developed a lightweight, compact, Bluetooth-low-energy-based wireless neuronal recording system for use in mice. The system weighs less than 3.9g and offers high signal quality, good versatility, and low cost compared to wired recording.
Researchers discovered that transparent materials are perceived as flatter than actual thickness, contrary to metallic or glossy surfaces. The study used a computational model to predict image cues contributing to judgment errors and identified regional variations in local luminance contrast as the key factor.
A rapid extraction method for phycocyanobilin, a natural blue chromophore in cyanobacteria, has been developed. This method uses high-temperature and high-pressure conditions to extract PCB from cyanobacterial cells, enabling the use of ethanol as a solvent.
Researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology developed a low-cost method for intracellular delivery using titanium-oxide nanotubes and nanosecond pulse lasers. The study successfully delivered propidium iodide and fluorescent dextran into HeLa cells with high efficiency and cell viability.
Researchers developed a numerical model to predict the upward-to-downward reflection ratio of glass bead retro-reflective materials in urban canyons. The study found that retro-reflectivity increases from morning to noon, then decreases, contributing to UHI mitigation and reduced building energy consumption.
Researchers from Toyohashi University of Technology developed a semiconductor chip that can detect volatile gases in exhaled breath with high sensitivity at room temperature. The chip uses a polymer material that expands and contracts when gas is absorbed, allowing for precise measurement of gas adsorption.
A research team at Toyohashi University of Technology and University of Calgary investigates the effect of post-annealing on a garnet-type Ta-substituted LLZO ceramic solid electrolyte degraded by Li metal penetration. The study reveals that annealed Ta-LLZO maintains high Li ion conductivity above 10^-4 S cm^-1 at room temperature, ma...
Researchers propose a new TB drug targeting the FtsZ protein, inhibiting cell division and suppressing growth, with potential for long-term effectiveness. The compound has been identified through high-precision molecular simulations, offering a novel solution to the problem of drug resistance in TB.
A team of researchers has successfully developed sulfur-containing liquid crystal molecules with oppositely directed ester bonds, exhibiting a twist-bend nematic phase over a wide temperature range. The study reveals that the ester bond direction significantly impacts the helical pitch lengths in the phase.
A new framework combines DRL and curriculum learning to enable mobile robots to navigate quickly while avoiding collisions. The framework is proven to achieve the highest success rate in training and validation processes, making it valuable for various fields requiring fast but safe navigation.
A MicroLED neural probe for neuroscience has been developed to control and record neural activity in the brain. The probe uses high-efficiency MicroLEDs to activate neural activity with sufficient light output, enabling researchers to study higher brain functions and their relationship with animal behaviors.
A semiconductor chip has been developed to detect antigen concentrations as low as 1 part per quadrillion molar mass, enabling ultra-sensitive detection on a portable scale. This technology uses organic nanosheets and can detect biomolecules in real-time, paving the way for quick disease diagnosis and telemedicine applications.
A study published in iScience explores the behavior of humans controlling a shared avatar in virtual reality. The research found that participants exhibited superior reaction times and more straight movements with the shared avatar compared to individual control.
A research team at Toyohashi University of Technology developed a method to reduce aerodynamic noise using a plasma actuator. By periodically switching off the power, they achieved a higher reduction in sound pressure level compared to continuous operation.
Researchers developed two analytical models to evaluate retro-reflective materials' reflection directional characteristics, achieving more accurate results than traditional methods. The study aims to mitigate urban heat islands and reduce building energy consumption.
Researchers have created a detailed model of how the brain learns and memorizes, shedding light on long-term potentiation and depression. The model simulates the competition between exocytosis and endocytosis of AMPA-type glutamate receptors, revealing the molecular mechanisms underlying learning and memory formation.
A research team at Toyohashi University of Technology developed a multiplex genetic diagnostic device for early detection and prevention of crop diseases. The device uses loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) to diagnose multiple plant viral diseases simultaneously within 1 hour.
Researchers developed a coaxial cable-inspired needle-electrode for multichannel and local-differential recordings of neuronal activity. This innovation achieved high-quality neuronal signal acquisition with a high signal-to-noise ratio, while reducing tissue damage compared to conventional electrodes.
Researchers have developed a technique to control and visualize cell function expression at a high level, enabling minimally invasive surgery to living cells. This innovation aims to solve the mystery of life by manipulating cellular functions and visualizing biomolecules.
Researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology have discovered that pupillary responses can objectively estimate English language processing abilities, including distinguishing sounds like L and R. This method shows promise for efficient studying and may become a new indicator of language ability.