Technische Universität Berlin

Researchers have developed a brain-computer interface that would allow quadriplegics to control a lower limb exoskeleton by looking at specific LEDs

Robotics

Flashing LEDs facilitate brain-controlled exoskeleton

Scientists working at Korea University (KU) and Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin), have created a hands-free brain-computer interface to control a lower limb exoskeleton by decoding signals from the wearer’s brain.

A computer model (left) and a physical model of it, created using the new software

3D Printing

Software converts video game characters into physical 3D models

New software lets users create 3D-printed articulated action figures, based on animated video game characters.

Fraunhofer has developed a solar-powered ski helmet-based communications system

Wearables

Solar panel-equipped ski helmet uses sunlight to power its communications system

A prototype ski helmet communications system is entirely solar powered.