First Domestic Space Mining Robot Unveiled
The China University of Mining and Technology has developed the country's first space mining robot, drawing inspiration from insect locomotion. The six-legged robot has three wheel feet and three claw feet to adapt to the microgravity environment in space. The university has applied for a patent, which has passed the preliminary review.
CERES-1 Sends 8 Satellites into Space
Approved by the China National Space Administration, China's commercial carrier rocket CERES-1 successfully sent eight satellites into their designated orbit on March 17. With six meteorological space remote sensing satellites, the Yunyao-1 55-60 and the AIRSAT-06 and -07 satellites, data can be retrieved to support weather forecast, climate monitoring and disaster prevention.
New Modulator Breaks Terahertz Mark
Scientists from ETH Zurich developed the world's first plasmonic modulator that can transmit data at a frequency of over a terahertz, which is five to 10 times faster than the speed of previous modulators. The development of 6G technology is likely to benefit from this new modulator as terahertz is crucial to its development.
Ultra-Broadband Signal Amplification Enhanced
Researchers from EPFL and IBM Research Europe-Zurich developed a photonic-chip-based amplifier that achieves a net gain of more than 10 dB over a bandwidth of about 140 nm. This is three times the bandwidth of traditional erbium-doped fiber amplifiers. The new amplifier can offer new possibilities for high-performance computing systems.