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What makes a neural network remember?

Researchers have altered a commonly used computer model of memory called a Hopfield network in a way that improves performance by taking inspiration from biology . They found that not only does the new network better reflect how neurons and other cells wire up in the brain, it can also hold dramatically more memories.

Mar 6th, 2023

AI controls morphing surfaces to reduce friction in machinery

Researchers have developed a contact control system, driven by artificial intelligence, to greatly reduce contact of moving parts in machines with damaged areas.

Mar 3rd, 2023

Grasshopping robots made possible with new, improved latch control

Researchers are making grasshopping robots possible. They have found that latches can not only mediate energy output but can also mediate energy transfer between robotic jumpers and the environment that they are jumping from.

Mar 2nd, 2023

Integrating humans with AI in structural design

A process that seeks feedback from human specialists proves more effective at optimization than automated systems working alone.

Mar 2nd, 2023

Researchers uncover physical limitation in haptic holography

Haptic holography promises to bring virtual reality to life, but a new study reveals a surprising physical obstacle that will need to be overcome.

Mar 2nd, 2023

A new bioinspired earthworm robot for future underground explorations

This is the first robot built by replicating the morphology and the functioning of real earthworms.

Mar 1st, 2023

'Swarmalators' better envision synchronized microbots

Researchers expand the concept of swarmalators, short for 'swarming oscillators' to make it more useful for engineering microrobots, better understand existing, observed biological behaviors, and for theoreticians to experiment in this field.

Mar 1st, 2023

Artificial Intelligence from a psychologist's point of view

Researchers have examined the general intelligence of the language model GPT-3. Using psychological tests, they studied competencies such as causal reasoning and deliberation, and compared the results with the abilities of humans.

Mar 1st, 2023

Tiny new climbing robot was inspired by geckos and inchworms

The untethered soft robot could one day help doctors perform surgery.

Feb 27th, 2023

Reaching like an octopus: a biology-inspired model opens the door to soft robot control

Researchers have developed a physiologically accurate model of octopus arm muscles. This model, the first of its kind, not only provides insight into the biological problem, but a framework for design and control of soft robots going forward.

Feb 27th, 2023

Robotic bees and roots offer hope of healthier environment and sufficient food

Miniature robots that mimic living organisms are being developed to explore and support real-life ecosystems.

Feb 25th, 2023

How digital twins could protect 3D printing manufacturers from cyberattacks

Detailed virtual copies of physical objects, called digital twins, are opening doors for better products across automotive, health care, aerospace and other industries. According to a new study, cybersecurity may also fit neatly into the digital twin portfolio.

Feb 25th, 2023

Artificial intelligence conjures proteins that speed up chemical reactions

For the first time, scientists have used machine learning to create brand-new enzymes, which are proteins that accelerate chemical reactions. This is an important step in the field of protein design as new enzymes could have many uses across medicine and industrial manufacturing.