NC State University researchers create soft memory machine, just add water

We’re not big fans of the word moist , nor the objects it usually describes. But if you call it mushy , slap some storage capabilities into it and develop it in a North Carolina State University lab — well, then we’re all smiles. Which is exactly what researchers at the school have accomplished with their “similar to the human brain” memory device (mmmm… brains). Known as memristors , these biocompatible electronics are ideal for harsh, wet environments that other wussier tech dare not tread. Ripe with the wobbly “properties of Jell-O,” the squishy water-based gel houses gallium and iridium alloys that fluctuate between on / off electrically conductive and resistive states — that’s 0 and 1, respectively. Capacity for the gelatinous invention isn’t yet optimized for significant real-world use, but you can bet this thing’ll be making its way into Krang’s exo-suit anyday now. Bill Cosby approved PR after the break. Continue reading NC State University researchers create soft memory machine, just add water NC State University researchers create soft memory machine, just add water originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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