A joint research team led by Dr. Sung Jong Yoo at the Center for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST, President Sang-Rok Oh), Professor Dong Won Chun of POSTECH, Professor Yongsoo Yang of KAIST, and Professor Haneul Jin of Dongguk University has developed a new catalyst technology that enables the synthesis of highly active and durable catalyst at room temperature using a simple ultrasound-assisted method.

In a new article published in Frontiers in Robotics and AI, Dr Zhao Zhao and her colleagues investigate the long-term lifespan of a social robot given to 20 families in 2021 to see whether it could help their children learn to read. Four years after their previous study, the robot was no longer needed for its primary purpose, but that didn’t mean it was no longer wanted. In this guest editorial, Zhao explores the new roles the robot that stayed took on — as keepsake, pet, and companion — and how our relationships to technology can change over time.  

This study establishes a high-fidelity Prescan-CarSim-Simulink co-simulation framework to evaluate the adaptability of autonomous vehicles (AVs) on small-radius circular curves (60–700 m). The results reveal that when the critical adhesion coefficient (μ) exceeds 0.2 at curve radii ≤200 m, ride comfort degrades to "moderately uncomfortable" levels. However, speed-radius coupling (70–100 km/h with typical minimum radii) improves comfort to Levels 1–2. Current road standards fail to meet AVs' comfort needs at minimum radii, providing insights for road design optimization and AV system upgrades.

From a seed-inspired design to a 26-minute flight time on a single rotor, a new monocopter developed by SUTD researchers marks a 10-year journey towards redefining how efficient small flying robots can be.

 

A Japanese superconducting quantum computer, designed and built with homegrown components and software, went live on July 28th at The University of Osaka’s Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology (QIQB). This achievement signifies Japan's technological prowess in quantum computing, demonstrating the nation's capacity to design, manufacture, and integrate a complete quantum system. Visitors to Expo 2025, Osaka, Kansai, Japan will have the opportunity to interact with this cutting-edge technology through a dedicated exhibit.