by Ingrid Fadelli | Feb 8, 2022 | Condensed Matter, PHYS.ORG, Physics
Tungsten ditelluride (WTe2) is a transition metal dichalcogenide with numerous advantageous properties and characteristics, which makes it an ideal material for a wide range of electronic applications. Past studies have established that 2D WTe2 crystals arranged...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Feb 8, 2022 | Energy & Green Tech, TECHXPLORE
In recent years, engineers worldwide have been working to create alternative and sustainable energy solutions, such as solar cells. Solar cells made of perovskites, a class of semiconductors with a characteristic structure and advantageous properties, are among the...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Feb 8, 2022 | Computer Sciences, Robotics, TECHXPLORE
Robots could be invaluable allies for older adults and people with physical disabilities, as they could assist them in their day-to-day life and reduce their reliance on human carers. A type of robotic systems that could be particularly helpful are assisted feeding or...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Feb 8, 2022 | Computer Sciences, Robotics, TECHXPLORE
Over the past few decades, computer scientists have been trying to train robots to tackle a variety of tasks, including house chores and manufacturing processes. One of the most renowned strategies used to train robots on manual tasks is imitation learning.
by Ingrid Fadelli | Feb 8, 2022 | General Physics, PHYS.ORG, Physics
Living organisms adapt their behavior and movements based on information they acquire from their surrounding environment. But oftentimes this information is imperfect, and the organism needs to act under uncertainty. So, does imperfect information limit an...
