A research paper by scientists at the Shanghai University proposed an innovative approach to object property perception utilizing triboelectric–magnetoelastic sensing.

The research paper, published on Jul. 2, 2025 in the journal Cyborg and Bionic Systems, presented a multimodal tactile sensing device (MMTSD) based on triboelectric–magnetoelastic, which has anthropomorphic tactile sensation. This MMTSD effectively interfaces the triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) array with the MEG through silica gel, enabling it to stably perceive the properties of objects within an open environment.

A research paper by scientists at the Harbin Institute of Technology proposed a novel centimeter-scale quadruped piezo robot. The robot’s locomotion is generated by multi-dimensional vibration trajectories at the feet, which are produced through a novel built-in actuation method.

The research paper, published on Jul. 22, 2025 in the journal Cyborg and Bionic Systems, presented a novel centimeter-scale quadruped piezoelectric robot with high integration and strong robustness, which promises to bring new perspectives for the construction and application of centimeter-scale robots.

An accurate map of intracellular organelle pH is crucial for comprehending cellular metabolism and organellar functions. However, a unified intracellular pH spectrum using a single probe is still lacking. Now, writing in the journal Science China Life Sciences, a team of researchers from Jian-Sheng Kang developed a novel quantum entanglement-enhanced pH-sensitive probe called SITE-pHorin (single excitation and two emissions pH sensor protein), which features a wide pH-sensitive range and ratiometric quantitative measurement capabilities. They subsequently measured the pH of various organelles and their subcompartments, including mitochondrial subspaces, Golgi stacks, endoplasmic reticulum (ER), lysosomes, peroxisomes, and endosomes in COS-7 cells.