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Stackable ‘holobricks’ can make giant 3D images

Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Disney Research developed a new method to display highly realistic holographic images using holobricks that can be stacked together. This technology has the potential to support large-scale holographic 3D displays with high-quality visual experiences.

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateMar 15, 2022
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.

Treatment for spatial neglect based on immersive virtual reality offers advantages over traditional therapies

Researchers developed a user-centered virtual reality system to engage stroke survivors with spatial neglect in intensive therapy, showing promising results. The system uses head-mounted displays and hand-tracking technology to deliver standardized treatment in an engaging environment.

SourceKessler Foundation·JournalAnnals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 11, 2022

Towards self-sensing soft robots with electrochemically driven pumps

A team of researchers from Shibaura Institute of Technology has developed a transducer powered by electrochemical reactions to drive fluid pumps without cumbersome parts in soft robots. The ECDT enables self-sensing technology, enhancing the multifunctionality of soft robots and allowing for miniaturization.

SourceShibaura Institute of Technology·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 7, 2022

SUTD sets its sights on chalcogenide nanostructured displays

Researchers from SUTD and A*STAR IMRE demonstrate the use of chalcogenide nanostructures to reversibly tune Mie resonances in the visible spectrum, paving the way for high resolution colour displays. The technology relies on phase change materials, including antimony trisulphide nanoparticles.

SourceSingapore University of Technology and Design·JournalACS Nano·DateJan 19, 2022
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach

Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach provides rugged GNSS navigation, satellite messaging, and SOS for backcountry geology and climate field teams.

Using the principle behind coffee ring effect in quantum dot arrays

Researchers at POSTECH develop a new method for arranging quantum dots, resulting in display panels with improved resolution. The technique uses the coffee ring effect to assemble QDs in specific areas, reducing manufacturing costs and increasing brightness.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces·DateNov 24, 2021

Holographic displays

The Stanford Computational Imaging Lab has developed a technique to reduce speckling distortion in holographic displays, while another paper proposes a method to realistically represent the physics of 3D scenes. The new system uses neural networks and camera-in-the-loop calibration for real-time adjustments.

SourceStanford University·JournalScience Advances·DateNov 12, 2021

Stabilized blue phase crystals could lead to new optical technologies

Stabilized blue phase crystals could lead to new optical technologies with better response times. By using a core and shell structure, researchers were able to trap chiral liquid crystal in a 'blue phase' state, allowing for perfect, uniform crystals that can be controlled and predicted.

SourceUniversity of Chicago·JournalACS Nano·TypeImaging analysis·DateNov 2, 2021

SMART researchers discover new way to generate light through use of pre-existing defects in semiconductor materials

SMART researchers have discovered a practical method to overcome current challenges in the manufacture of indium gallium nitride (InGaN) LEDs with considerably higher indium concentration. The new approach uses intrinsic defects in semiconducting materials to form quantum dots that emit long-wavelength light.

SourceSingapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART)·JournalACS Photonics·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 26, 2021
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.

Foveated glasses-free 3D display with ultrawide field of view via a large-scale 2D-metagrating complex

Researchers have developed a glasses-free 3D display with an unprecedented field of view of 160°, overcoming critical trade-offs in spatial resolution and angular resolution. The display uses a large-scale 2D-metagrating complex to manipulate view distribution and achieve a thin form factor.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateOct 22, 2021

Stretchy, bendy, flexible LEDs

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis developed a new material for stretchy flexible LEDs using an inkjet printer, combining the benefits of organic and inorganic LEDs. The new material, called perovskite, can be printed onto unconventional substrates, including rubber, and is elastic and stretchable in nature.

SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 22, 2021

Ultrathin quantum dot LED that can be folded freely as paper

Researchers at the Institute for Basic Science have developed a foldable quantum dot LED that can be transformed into various complex 3D structures, such as butterflies and pyramids. The technology employs selective laser-etching to create precise curvature lines, allowing for stable light-emitting performance even after repeated folding.

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Electronics·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 27, 2021

Turning the tables into touchscreens

Scientists at Nara Institute of Science and Technology create a projected touchscreen system using just one camera and projector, eliminating the need for additional detectors. The system uses slope disparity gating to capture touch data with high efficiency, enabling portable projection systems for large interactive displays.

SourceNara Institute of Science and Technology·JournalIEEE Access·TypeImaging analysis·DateAug 23, 2021
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.

Controlling chaos in liquid crystals, gaining precision in autonomous technologies

Researchers have developed a way to precisely control defects within active liquid crystals by changing the gradient of activity around them. This can be achieved through pulses of light or chemical composition changes, enabling controlled movement and behavior of these materials.

SourceUniversity of Chicago·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 5, 2021

UCI scientists make X-ray vision-like camera to rapidly retrieve 3D images

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have created a new type of camera technology that can visualize various materials and structures with detailed chemical information. The technology uses nonlinear optical effects in silicon to capture depth-resolved images on a camera in one shot, allowing for faster inspection of obj...

SourceUniversity of California - Irvine·JournalOptica·DateJul 21, 2021
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter

GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.

ETRI develops a haptic film activated by LEDs

A Korean research team developed a technology generating various vibrations using LED light signals, allowing for localized and varied tactile sensations. The technology, developed by ETRI, is expected to be applied to industries such as automobiles and electronics, offering improved feedback and durability.

SourceNational Research Council of Science & Technology·JournalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces·DateApr 13, 2021

Real "doodles of light" in real-time mark leap for holograms at home

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a simplified algorithm to convert freely drawn lines into holograms on standard desktop CPUs. The new method reduces computational cost and power consumption, allowing for real-time conversion of writing into holographic images.

SourceTokyo Metropolitan University·JournalScientific Reports·DateMar 20, 2021
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope

AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope supports teaching labs and QA checks with LED illumination, mechanical stage, and included 5MP camera.

Green revolution in electronic displays expected to ease energy and health crises

New strategies aim to achieve ideal bistable electrochromic systems for green displays. Researchers explore various approaches, including material design optimization, indirect EC systems, and device structure improvements. The goal is to overcome technical bottlenecks and enable widespread adoption of sustainable displays.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateFeb 23, 2021

You snooze, you lose - with some sleep trackers

A study by West Virginia University found that top sleep trackers can accurately measure total sleep time and sleep efficiency, but struggle with sleep staging accuracy. Researchers tested eight commercial sleep trackers and found that some devices overestimated or underestimated sleep metrics, while others were unable to quantify slee...

SourceWest Virginia University·JournalNature and Science of Sleep·DateFeb 17, 2021
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition

Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition is a durable star atlas for planning sessions, identifying targets, and teaching celestial navigation.

How automated vehicles can impede driver performance, and what to do about it

A University of Toronto study found that drivers can become over-reliant on automated vehicle displays, leading to decreased monitoring of the road. In contrast, an in-vehicle display system providing information on surrounding traffic showed promise in ensuring driving safety by keeping drivers engaged and attentive.

SourceUniversity of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering·JournalAccident Analysis & Prevention·DateDec 1, 2020
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.

NYUAD researcher aids in the development of a pathway to solve cybersickness

A NYUAD researcher has developed a research and development agenda to eliminate cybersickness, allowing for wider use of virtual and augmented reality. The new agenda prioritizes creating powerful head-worn displays, reducing visual latencies, and improving countermeasures.

SourceNew York University·JournalInternational Journal of Human-Computer Interaction·DateNov 18, 2020

Future VR could employ new ultrahigh-res display

Stanford researchers developed a new ultrahigh-res OLED display technology that enables televisions, smartphones, and virtual reality devices to reach resolutions of up to 10,000 pixels per inch. The displays are also brighter and have better color accuracy than existing versions.

SourceStanford University·JournalScience·DateOct 22, 2020

A flexible color-changing film inspired by chameleon skin (video)

Researchers created a flexible film that changes color in response to stretching, pressure, or humidity, mimicking the color-changing properties of chameleon skin. The film is made from renewable cellulose nanocrystals and has potential applications in anti-counterfeiting measures, strain sensing, and encryption.

SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces·DateOct 21, 2020
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.

Producing technicolor through brain-like electronic devices

A POSTECH research team developed a technology to freely change structural colors using IGZO-based color filter, enabling low-power displays and quick color adjustments. The device can transmit vivid colors with extremely low light loss.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalPhotonics Research·DateSep 6, 2020

WashU-developed holograms help physicians during cardiac procedure

Physicians using a holographic display developed by WashU were more accurate in performing cardiac ablation procedures, resulting in fewer lesions outside the target area. The technology allows physicians to control the procedure with hand-free and sterile gestures.

SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalIEEE Journal of Translational Engineering in Health and Medicine·DateJul 21, 2020
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C)

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) provide clear calls and strong noise reduction for interviews, conferences, and noisy field environments.

Mini-LED, Micro-LED and OLED displays: Present status and future perspectives

Researchers analyzed display technologies, including Mini-LED, Micro-LED, and OLED. They found that mLED/μLED/OLED emissive displays outperform LCDs in dynamic range, motion picture response time, color gamut, and adaptability to flexible and transparent displays.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateJul 12, 2020

UCF's butterfly-inspired nanotech makes natural-looking pictures on digital screens

A University of Central Florida researcher has developed a new display technology that mimics the colors of butterfly wings, creating ultra-high-definition screens with extremely low power consumption. The technology uses nanoscale structures to scatter and reflect light, producing more natural-looking images without harsh glare.

SourceUniversity of Central Florida·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 4, 2020

Nanoscale spectroscopy review showcases a bright future

The nanoscale spectroscopy review highlights the potential of luminescent nanoparticles in diverse areas such as imaging, biomarker detection and data storage. The field aims to understand the properties of artificial atoms to control and tailor them for specific applications.

SourceUniversity of Technology Sydney·JournalNature·DateMar 4, 2020
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.

Stress-relief substrate helps OLED stretch two-dimensionally?

Researchers at KAIST have created stretchable OLEDs with a unique stress-relief substrate design featuring pillar arrays that reduce stress on active areas under strain. This technology enables 2D stretchability, overcoming commercial limitations of traditional OLEDs.

SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·DateFeb 28, 2020

Significant developments in gamut mapping for the film industry

Researchers develop software that mimics human visual processes to improve color accuracy, outperforming existing methods in psychophysical tests. The new framework reduces and extends the color gamut, producing results free from artefacts and meeting the film industry's demands.

SourceUniversitat Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona·JournalIEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence·DateDec 2, 2019

Dartmouth lab introduces the next wave of interactive technology

The XDiscovery Lab at Dartmouth has introduced three innovative technologies: TipText, a finger-based keyboard for wearables; Tessutivo, a conductive fabric that interacts with objects; and Proxino, a tool for testing virtual circuits in the physical world. These advancements bring humans closer to devices and could enable new forms of...

SourceDartmouth College·DateOct 21, 2019
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter is a trusted meter for precise measurements during instrument integration, repairs, and field diagnostics.

Schools of molecular 'fish' could improve display screens

Scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a way to create tiny schools of molecular 'fish' using liquid crystals. These deformations, which can twirl together as a group and interact with each other, could lead to new interactive display technologies.

SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 21, 2019

Backed in black: How to get people to buy more produce

A new study by Brigham Young University researchers found that presenting vegetables on a black background makes them more attractive to consumers. This is because the color black is associated with high quality and expensiveness, as seen in previous studies on computing products.

SourceBrigham Young University·JournalFood Quality and Preference·DateJul 16, 2019
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) tracks health metrics and safety alerts during long observing sessions, fieldwork, and remote expeditions.

A step closer to future 5G smartphones with the world's first Antenna-on-Display

Researchers at Pohang University of Science & Technology developed an innovative Antenna-on-Display (AoD) technology that embeds antennas within super-resolution displays. This technology eliminates the trade-off between ergonomics, esthetics, and technology in 5G smartphones, enabling the deployment of new concepts for 5G devices.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalIEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters·DateMay 6, 2019

True-meaning wearable displays: Self-powered, washable and wearable

Researchers at KAIST created a textile-based wearable display module that is washable and does not require an external power source. The device integrates polymer solar cells with organic light emitting diodes and features a new encapsulation barrier for reliability.

SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalEnergy & Environmental Science·DateMar 21, 2019
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock simplifies serious desks with 18 ports for high-speed storage, monitors, and instruments across Mac and PC setups.

Acoustic tweezers for 3D particle manipulation

Scientists have successfully created a holographic acoustic tweezers system that can trap and manipulate particles in three dimensions. This technology has potential applications in small-scale assembly and the creation of 3D displays with levitating voxels.

SourceProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateDec 17, 2018

UC3M creates a new computer vision professorship

The UC3M and Álava Engineers have created a professorship to encourage research in computer vision, focusing on image capture and analysis. The joint project will develop applications for offline and online image processing using various technologies.

SourceUniversidad Carlos III de Madrid·DateNov 26, 2018

Tech bends light more efficiently, offers wider angles for light input

Researchers at North Carolina State University developed a new technology for steering light, allowing for greater efficiency and wider input angles. The new grating expands the window to 40 degrees, enabling users to have a greater field of view in immersive augmented-reality displays.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalScientific Reports·DateMay 8, 2018
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.