Soaking up the sun with artificial intelligence
A new algorithm could lead to pivotal discovery of new materials for solar cells.
Sep 1st, 2022
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3D artificial pneumatic muscles for future 'makers'
Artificial pneumatic muscles consisting of 3D-printed structures that can extend and contract as required.
Aug 30th, 2022
Read moreAI spurs scientists to advance materials research
New machine learning model can compute melting points for any compound.
Aug 29th, 2022
Read moreSeamlessly integrating energy devices and systems into smart homes, buildings and grids
A Smart Applications REFerence SAREF ontology contributes to the development of the global digital market by enabling solutions from different providers and activity sectors in the Internet of things (IoT) to work together. This includes domains such as big data, cybersecurity, and electric grids.
Aug 22nd, 2022
Read moreA new neuromorphic chip for AI on the edge, at a small fraction of the energy and size of today's compute platforms
The NeuRRAM chip is the first compute-in-memory chip to demonstrate a wide range of AI applications at a fraction of the energy consumed by other platforms while maintaining equivalent accuracy.
Aug 17th, 2022
Read moreProducing strong artificial muscles with fast switching speeds
Researchers have developed a bifunctional polymer electrolyte with enhanced mechanical strength and ionic conductivity.
Aug 14th, 2022
Read moreRobotic motion in curved space defies standard laws of physics
Scientists have proven that when bodies exist in curved spaces, it turns out that they can in fact move without pushing against something.
Aug 10th, 2022
Read moreRobot helps reveal how ants pass on knowledge
Scientists have developed a small robot to understand how ants teach one another.
Aug 9th, 2022
Read moreSmart microrobots learn how to swim and navigate with artificial intelligence
Researchers have been able to successfully teach microrobots how to swim via deep reinforcement learning, marking a substantial leap in the progression of microswimming capability.
Aug 5th, 2022
Read moreUsing artificial intelligence to control digital manufacturing
Researchers train a machine-learning model to monitor and adjust the 3D printing process to correct errors in real-time.
Aug 2nd, 2022
Read moreRobots help farmers say goodbye to repetitive tasks
Researchers are demonstrating how robotic technologies can help produce higher quality products more efficiently while also benefiting the environment and reducing farmers' exposure to harmful chemicals.
Jul 31st, 2022
Read moreOpen-source software gives a leg up to robot research (w/video)
Researchers have developed an open-source software that enables more agile movement in legged robots.
Jul 30th, 2022
Read moreA system for stable simultaneous communication among thousands of IoT devices?
A mmWave Backscatter System is exciting news for the IoT market as it will be able to provide fast and stable connectivity even for a massive network, which could finally allow IoT devices to reach their full potential.
Jul 30th, 2022
Read moreHow to tell if artificial intelligence is working the way we want it to
'Interpretability methods' seek to shed light on how machine-learning models make predictions, but researchers say to proceed with caution.
Jul 22nd, 2022
Read moreUsing artificial intelligence to train teams of robots to work together
Researchers developed a method to train multiple agents to work together using multi-agent reinforcement learning, a type of artificial intelligence.
Jul 20th, 2022
Read moreIntelligent wireless walls for contactless in-home monitoring
A team of scientists showcased the use of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces in the healthcare sector, enabling independent living in elderly by monitoring and tracking their activities in complex wireless environments. The work opens up new horizons for novel healthcare provisions that evolve from the traditional hospital-based systems to person-centric paradigms.
Jul 18th, 2022
Read moreAI improves robotic performance (w/videos)
New algorithms, simulated training prepare robots for real-world scenarios.
Jul 16th, 2022
Read moreDeformable pump gives soft robots a heart
Researchers have leveraged hydrodynamic and magnetic forces to drive a rubbery, deformable pump that can provide soft robots with a circulatory system, in effect mimicking the biology of animals.
Jul 16th, 2022
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