Abstract: Programmable surfaces (PSs) consist of a 2D array of actuators that can deform in the third dimension, providing the ability to create continuous 3D profiles. Discrete PSs can be realized ...

A roving installation uses a detailed questionnaire and artificial intelligence to help consumers concoct their own perfumes. By Jane Margolies Ever since making an appointment to create a custom ...

For decades, scientists have relied on structure to understand protein function. Tools like AlphaFold have revolutionized how researchers predict and design folded proteins, allowing for new ...

A team of Harvard physicists built the first-ever quantum computing machine that can operate continuously without restarting, achieving a major breakthrough in a field that could revolutionize ...

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Inspired by the ever-popular Wordle, Machine Design’s weekly LexiLogic challenges you to guess a five-letter word related to engineering. Each week there’s a new word, a new challenge and a chance to ...

Until now, designing complex metamaterials with specific mechanical properties required large and costly experimental and simulation datasets. The method enables ...

Mercedes-Benz's design chief says that AI is coming for the jobs of automotive designers. He said that AI today is about quantity, not quality, but that will change. But—and here's the kicker—can AI ...

Sam Pellock receives funding from the Washington Research Foundation and Schmidt Sciences. Enzymes are molecular machines that carry out the chemical reactions that sustain all life, an ability that ...

Human-machine interfaces (HMIs) facilitate interaction between a human operator and a machine, allowing users to control machinery and receive feedback while ensuring smooth and efficient operation.