The human hand is a dexterous and versatile machine. Scientists have conventionally tried to replicate these traits in robots by copying the biological mechanics of the hand, resulting in complex and difficult-to-control structures. An alternative solution to these challenges was proposed in a new study, published by Wiley in Advanced Science: The BioflexBot, a novel robot that mimics and even exceeds core motions of the hand with a simple design.

A research team led by Graz University of Technology is providing new design guidelines for batteries in electric vehicles. The concepts increase safety, make repairs easier and improve sustainability throughout the entire life cycle.

Peking University, September 3, 2026: As the auto industry is accelerating toward AI-powered autonomous vehicles (AV), autonomous driving chips are emerging as a key determinant of whether safe, scalable, and commercially viable autonomy can be achieved. In a close examination of how chip design can address these requirements, a joint Peking-Tsinghua research team has proposed, in a Perspective, a cross-layer roadmap for next-generation intelligent chips. The Perspective, titled “Autonomous driving chips,” brought together 59 researchers from more than 20 institutions and was published in Nature Reviews Electrical Engineering.