“Fluid gears” invention shows promise for improving mechanical devices. A group of researchers at New…
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Mechanical engineering is a broad field of engineering focused on the design, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It draws on principles from physics and materials science to develop everything from engines and machines to heating systems and robotics. With applications spanning transportation, energy, aerospace, manufacturing, and beyond, mechanical engineering is central to shaping how we interact with technology in the physical world. Research in this area continually pushes the boundaries of efficiency, performance, and sustainability, making it a dynamic space for innovation and real-world impact.
A simple bundle of staples reveals an unusual physical behavior, one that shifts between rigidity…
A twisted pair of photonic crystals integrated with MEMS can dynamically control the handedness of…
Scientists have created a robot that learns lip movements by watching humans rather than following…
Researchers have developed a polymer structure inspired by a classic “Chinese lantern” that can change…
Engineers have developed a passive evaporative cooling membrane that dramatically improves heat removal for electronics…
Standing under 1.5 inches tall, the newest bipedal robot from Carnegie Mellon University’s College of…
MIT engineers have created an atmospheric water harvester that can generate fresh water in any…
MIT researchers have found a bold new way to approach one of science’s biggest mysteries:…
MIT engineers have created a lightning-fast ping pong robot that not only returns shots with…
A team of international researchers has developed a groundbreaking class of mechanical metamaterials capable of…
Inspired by how starfish flip themselves over, researchers have developed a unique wearable heart monitor…
New sapphire nanostructures created at UT Austin repel dust, glare, and fog while staying durable.…
Researchers have discovered that incipient ferroelectricity can revolutionize computer memory, enabling ultra-low power devices. These…
Researchers have designed a robotic material that transforms like a living organism. Inspired by embryos,…
Cricket frogs, native to Virginia and North Carolina, demonstrate an incredible ability to skitter across…
Researchers at MIT have developed a design framework for controlling ultrasound wave propagation in microscale…
MIT engineers have discovered that the mobula ray, a type of filter-feeding aquatic ray, utilizes…