Robotic 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
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Robot 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
Read moreA robot learns to imagine itself
Engineers build a robot that learns to understand itself, rather than the world around it.
Jul 14th, 2022
Read moreOperating a smart home by breath control
Scientists invent novel breath-controlled device that allows users to command smart technology and monitor breathing.
Jul 12th, 2022
Read moreAre robots helping or hindering sustainable development?
A new study brings us up to date on the benefits and pitfalls of robotics and autonomous systems when it comes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations.
Jul 9th, 2022
Read moreA cooler side to soft robotics (w/video)
A multidisciplinary team of researchers combined liquid crystal elastomers with a thermoelectric device to develop a stretchable transducer capable of electrically controlled actuation, active cooling, and thermal-to-electrical energy conversion for soft robotics.
Jul 9th, 2022
Read moreResponsive soft robots inspired by sputtering ketchup bottle
A smartly designed pressure valve allows soft robots to respond to their environment without the need for computer control. That brings robots with natural movements and tactile responses similar to those of living organisms one step closer to reality.
Jul 9th, 2022
Read moreHuman-like robots may be perceived as having mental states
Some people perceive robots that display emotions as intentional agents, study finds.
Jul 7th, 2022
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