Human progress has always depended on the ability to store and release energy efficiently. Springs, buffers, and energy-damping materials power everything from industrial machines to futuristic ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) James Pikul, University of Wisconsin-Madison (THE CONVERSATION) Earlier this year, a ...

Since late 2024, humanoid robots and lithium-ion batteries (especially solid-state batteries) have repeatedly appeared together in industry headlines.

The fourth edition of the national robotics competition, held alongside the third AI ideathon, in line with the country’s ambition to nurture innovators, took place on Saturday, February 21. The ...

James Pikul receives funding from the Office of Naval Research. He is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Metal Light Inc. Earlier this year, a robot completed a half-marathon in ...