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Self-reconfiguring modular robots that can merge, split and even self-heal

Researchers have developed self-reconfiguring modular robots that can merge, split and even self-heal while retaining full sensorimotor control. The work may take us closer to producing robots that can autonomously change their size, shape and function.

Sep 12th, 2017

'Seeing' robot learns tricky technique for studying brain cells in mammals

Scientists have successfully taught robots to perform a challenging brain technique only previously mastered by a handful of humans.

Aug 31st, 2017

New robot rolls with the rules of pedestrian conduct

Approach may enable robots to move around hospitals, malls, and other areas with heavy foot traffic.

Aug 30th, 2017

Artificial intelligence helps with earlier detection of skin cancer

New technology being developed by researchers is using artificial intelligence (AI) to help detect melanoma skin cancer earlier.

Aug 23rd, 2017

Designing custom robots in a matter of minutes

'Interactive Robogami' that lets you design a robot in minutes, and then 3D-print and assemble it in as little as four hours.

Aug 22nd, 2017

Researchers use machine learning to spot counterfeit consumer products (w/video)

A team of researchers has developed a new mechanism that uses machine-learning algorithms to distinguish between genuine and counterfeit versions of the same product.

Aug 11th, 2017

Top 6 robotic applications in food manufacturing (w/video)

Robotic food manufacturing is a rising trend in the food industry.

Aug 11th, 2017

Why humans find faulty robots more likeable

New social robotics research finds that humans prefer interacting with faulty robots significantly more than with robots that function and behave flawlessly.

Aug 4th, 2017

New 3-D technique uses water and robotics to reconstruct complex objects

An international group of researchers developed a technique that results in more accurate 3-D scanning for reconstructing complex objects than what currently exists. The innovative method combines robotics and water.

Jul 26th, 2017

A robot that grows

Mechanical engineers develop a robot that can navigate its environment by extending its reach.

Jul 20th, 2017

Research makes robots better at following spoken instructions

Computer scientists have developed a new system that makes robots better at following spoken instructions, no matter how abstract or specific those instructions may be.

Jul 13th, 2017

Miniaturizing the brain of a drone

Method for designing efficient computer chips may get miniature smart drones off the ground.

Jul 13th, 2017

Soft and stretchy fabric-based sensors for wearable robots

Hybrid silicone-fabric sensor detects fine motor movements by flexing with the body.

Jul 12th, 2017

Asimov's Laws won't stop robots harming humans - here is a better solution

Instead of laws to restrict robot behaviour, a group of scientists think robots should be empowered to maximise the possible ways they can act so they can pick the best solution for any given scenario.

Jul 10th, 2017

Self-driving cars may soon be able to make moral and ethical decisions as humans do

New study demonstrating that human ethical decisions can be implemented into machines has strong implications for managing the moral dilemmas autonomous cars may face on the road.

Jul 5th, 2017

Smart quadcopters find their way without human help or GPS (w/video)

Milestone series of tests have quadcopters slaloming through woodlands, swerving around obstacles in a hangar, and reporting back to their starting point all by themselves.

Jul 3rd, 2017