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Animal brain inspired AI game changer for autonomous robots

Researchers have developed a drone that flies autonomously using neuromorphic image processing and control based on the workings of animal brains.

May 16, 2024 Read more

Artificial intelligence calculates phase diagrams

Researchers have developed a new method for calculating phase diagrams of physical systems that works similarly to ChatGPT. This artificial intelligence could even automate scientific experiments in the future.

May 16, 2024 Read more

New snail-inspired robot can climb walls

Adding to the increasing innovative new ways robots can navigate, researchers fitted the robot with a sliding suction mechanism enabling the device to slide on water, a substitute of a snail's mucus which also acts as an adhesive.

May 14, 2024 Read more

Is the end of the package holiday provider near? Blockchain technology could revolutionise our travel experiences

The research looked into user acceptance of blockchain-based sharing platforms similar to Airbnb. The study found that blockchain technology could eliminate intermediaries, such as holiday providers, potentially slashing costs by bypassing booking platforms.

May 13, 2024 Read more

AI and holography bring 3D augmented reality to regular glasses

Combining advances in display technologies, holographic imaging, and artificial intelligence, engineers have produced a leap forward for augmented reality.

May 8, 2024 Read more

Swarms of miniature robots clean up microplastics and microbes, simultaneously (w/video)

Researchers describe swarms of microscale robots (microrobots) that captured bits of plastic and bacteria from water. Afterward, the bots were decontaminated and reused.

May 8, 2024 Read more

Scientists develop energy-efficient memristive hardware for transparent AI decision-making

Researchers have created a novel memristive hardware framework that enables artificial intelligence systems to efficiently explain their decision-making process.

May 8, 2024 Read more

Smart labs for bespoke synthesis of nanomaterials are emerging

Smart labs powered by AI robots are 500x more efficient in material development than simple automation.

May 7, 2024 Read more

Caterbot? Robatapillar? It crawls with ease through loops and bends

Engineers have combined ancient paperfolding and modern materials science to create a soft robot that bends and twists through mazes with ease.

May 7, 2024 Read more

Bioinspired magnetic soft actuators rapidly deform using bone-in-flesh constructs

Researchers have developed untethered magnetic soft actuators that mimic biological structures for ultrafast, precise motions while maintaining impact resistance.

May 2, 2024 Read more

Random robots are more reliable

New AI algorithm for robots consistently outperforms state-of-the-art systems.

May 2, 2024 Read more

Toxic chemicals can be detected with new AI method

Scientists have developed an AI method that improves the identification of toxic chemicals - based solely on knowledge of the molecular structure.

May 2, 2024 Read more

Researchers create innovative verification techniques to increase security in artificial intelligence and image processing

Researchers introduced a novel framework that promises to improve the efficiency and practicality of verifiable computing.

April 29, 2024 Read more

Built-in bionic computing

Artificial muscles with embedded bifurcation structures can control complex motion.

April 27, 2024 Read more

High-precision blood glucose level prediction achieved by few-molecule reservoir computing

Advancement in compact AI device development employing molecular vibrations and operation verification.

April 26, 2024 Read more

Why can't robots outrun animals?

Robotics engineers have worked for decades and invested many millions of research dollars in attempts to create a robot that can walk or run as well as an animal. And yet, it remains the case that many animals are capable of feats that would be impossible for robots that exist today.

April 25, 2024 Read more

Holographic displays offer a glimpse into an immersive future

Researchers have invented a new optical element that brings us one step closer to mixing the real and virtual worlds in an ordinary pair of eyeglasses using high-definition 3D holographic images.

April 24, 2024 Read more

To build a better AI helper, start by modeling the irrational behavior of humans

A new technique can be used to predict the actions of human or AI agents who behave suboptimally while working toward unknown goals.

April 19, 2024 Read more