Scientists at the Instituto de Microelectrónica de Barcelona (IMB- CNM) have developed a microfluidic fuel cell on paper, which in the future could replace the button-batteries in diagnostic kits.

A spin-off created by scientists at the CSIC's Instituto de Microelectrónica de Barcelona (IMB-CNM); the Instituto de Física Corpuscular (CSIC-UV) in Valencia (Spain); and Liverpool University (UK), has created the first “tester” to assess radiation detectors.

 

Scientists and students at the Instituto de Robótica e Informática Industrial (CSIC-UPC), at the company PAL Robotics and at the association AESS Estudiants have teamed together to compete in the last Robocup Edition. With the REEM robot they have classified in 7th position and have gained in invaluable knowledge and experience.

The CSIC’s Instituto de Microelectrónica in Barcelona has participated in the Project Cenit Verde, a project focused on the development of technologies to facilitate the implementation of the electric car in Spain. Scientists at the CSIC have contributed to obtaining an alternative cooling system for the car power modules.

Iplusd Innova and the CSIC’s Artificial Intelligence Research Institute will develop an intelligent platform that will put together all relevant touristic information for people with reduced mobility and autonomy.

A system to liquefy and recover helium at small and medium scale is a success story of cooperation between scientists and companies. The new method enables the recovery of the helium that has been used for cooling medical and scientific equipments.

Printed electronics makes it possible to obtain flexible chips on plastic, which can be adapted to almost any surface, and for less cost than the silicon chips. PEC4, an association where the CSIC participates, will boost research and help companies to develop applications.

The CSIC’s Artificial Intelligence Research Institute collaborates with the start-up Enzyme Advising Consulting to develop the iKey Retail Performance software solution. iKey will assist companies to improve their sales processes.