Robot Swarms Build Aircraft, Nuclear Batteries Power Phones Forever, and Soft Robots w/ Ralph Bond
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Robot Swarms Build Aircraft, Nuclear Batteries Power Phones Forever, and Soft Robots w/ Ralph Bond

28:44 May 2, 2025
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Show Notes 2 May 2025Story 1: US to unleash robot swarms to build smart aircraft with speed, precision, safetySource: Interesting Engineering Story by Jijo MalayilLink: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/robot-swarms-to-build-smart-aircraft?group=test_aSee also: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/04/03/3055273/0/en/H2-Clipper-Transforms-Aviation-and-Aerospace-Manufacturing-with-Patented-Swarm-Robotics-Innovation.htmlNote – read/see the patent here: https://patents.google.com/patent/US11851214B2/en**Story 2: This little nuclear battery could mean never needing to charge your phone again - **The prototype uses carbon-14, an unstable and radioactive form of carbon.Source: Industrial Equipment News Announcement from American Chemical SocietyLink: https://www.ien.com/product-development/news/22937027/this-little-nuclear-battery-could-mean-never-needing-to-charge-your-phone-againStory 3: Wheel-less helical ring-based soft robot can move reliably in all directionsSource: TechXplore.com Story by Ingrid FadelliLink: https://techxplore.com/news/2025-03-wheel-helical-based-soft-robot.htmlSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDLADT_S6KsAnother good video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE9Icvv0ddgStory 4: “Wearable tech detects silent heart issues”: Over 90% accuracy achieved in breakthrough that could save millions without warning signsSource: Sustainability Times Story by Hina DinooLink: 
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