⚡️ World’s 1st self-charging supercapacitor, US military's AI that predicts enemies’ next moves, Tom Cruise’s ‘Edge of Tomorrow’-like exoskeleton

A collaborative research team has unveiled a high-performance self-charging energy storage supercapacitor that efficiently captures and stores solar energy, a significant advancement for sustainable energy.

This innovative technology combines supercapacitors and solar cells, marking a milestone in energy storage developments.

The groundbreaking study, published in the journal Energy, highlights how the research team has enhanced the capabilities of existing supercapacitors. Delve deeper into our Must-Read.

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⚡️ World’s 1st self-charging supercapacitor harnesses solar energy with 63% efficiency

The team incorporated various transition metal ions, including manganese (Mn), cobalt (Co), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), and zinc (Zn), to boost the conductivity and stability of the electrodes.

The results of this research are compelling. The new energy storage device boasts an energy density of 35.5 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh kg⁻¹), significantly surpassing figures reported in earlier studies, which typically ranged from 5 to 20 Wh kg⁻¹.

Furthermore, the power density achieved is an impressive 2555.6 watts per kilogram (W kg⁻¹), far exceeding previous benchmarks of around 1000 W kg⁻¹

🧠 Theory of Mind: US military to build AI that predicts adversaries’ next moves

The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is launching an ambitious initiative called “Theory of Mind” aimed at enhancing national security decision-making.

This project seeks to develop new technologies that will empower decision-makers to better understand and engage with potential adversaries, optimizing strategies for deterrence and incentive-based actions.

In a brief announcement, DARPA explained that the “Theory of Mind” program will combine advanced algorithms with human expertise.

🤖 Tom Cruise’s ‘Edge of Tomorrow’-like exoskeleton tested in real-world situation

A robotics team at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) in Florida has completed real-world tests of its exoskeleton suit that resembles the ones seen in the famous Tom Cruise movie ‘Edge of Tomorrow’.

The IHMC Robotics Lab team recently took one of their exoskeletons, Eva, for a test drive in the outside world to preview what the future of wearable robotic systems could look like.

A video of IHMC’s Eva’s first out-of-lab test highlights the device’s ability to function outside controlled environments, marking a key step toward field deployment.

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