Metalasers Emitting Custom-Shaped Wavefronts

Metalasers Emitting Custom-Shaped Wavefronts

Metalasers Emitting Custom-Shaped Wavefronts

In the rapidly evolving landscape of photonics and integrated optics, the quest for advanced light sources with precise control over their emission properties has long captivated researchers. Nanolasers, miniature lasers embedded within photonic circuits, have played a pivotal role in breakthroughs ranging from high-speed optical communications to innovative medical treatments. For decades, efforts have sought … Read more

Octopus Energy enters USA | Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy enters USA | Octopus Energy

Just under five years ago, a small group of people in Hammersmith watched nervously as the very first customer signed up to fledging green energy supplier, Octopus Energy. It’s been an incredible ride since then, and we’re delighted that our vision to bring cheaper, greener power to all, has already seen over 1.7 million UK … Read more

LED Strip Lighting – Making a Statement

LED Strip Lighting – Making a Statement

When one of our customers asked us to design the lighting for their recently purchased 200 year old iron framed warehouse loft space, it had to be something special. We decided on LED Strip Lighting at both Upper and Lower levels to provide no-glare controllable soft lighting everywhere. Making holes in the ceiling for conventional … Read more

#ICRA2025 social media round-up – Robohub

#ICRA2025 social media round-up – Robohub

The 2025 IEEE International Conference on Robotics & Automation (ICRA) took place from 19–23 May, in Atlanta, USA. The event featured plenary and keynote sessions, tutorial and workshops, forums, and a community day. Find out what the participants got up during the conference. Check out what’s happening at the #ICRA2025 Welcome Reception! pic.twitter.com/w66IQDFsku — IEEE … Read more

New system allows acoustic robots to co-operatively transport objects

New system allows acoustic robots to co-operatively transport objects

(A)-(B) An independent object transport and a cooperative object transport in ant colonies (contact object transport) [4], (C)-(D) An independent object transport and a cooperative object transport in swarm robotics (contact object transport) [5], (E)-(F) Proposed independent and cooperative contactless object transport in the air with acoustic robots (contactless object transport). Credit: Kemsaram et al. … Read more