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Brain implant may enable communication from thoughts alone

Prosthetic decodes signals from brain's speech center to predict what sound someone is trying to say.

November 6, 2023 Read more

Knot-inspired optical sensors for slip detection and friction measurement in dexterous robotic manipulation

By analyzing the structure mechanics of the knot, researchers have successfully improved the sensing performance for pressure, friction and slips. This approach simplifies the system complexity and overcomes computational challenges associated with signal decoupling.

November 3, 2023 Read more

The mind of the machine

A conversation with Chat GPT raises questions about how large language models think.

November 1, 2023 Read more

Nanowire 'brain' network learns and remembers 'on the fly'

Like a collection of 'Pick Up Sticks', the self-arranged network of nanowires mimics the synapse function of the brain. In this experiment, a network was trained to access dynamic online data that it learnt and memorised.

November 1, 2023 Read more

New techniques efficiently accelerate sparse tensors for massive AI models

Complimentary approaches - 'HighLight' and 'Tailors and Swiftiles' - could boost the performance of demanding machine-learning tasks.

October 31, 2023 Read more

Scientists develop soft robotic skin that mimics human touch by sensing object consistency

Researchers have created a soft artificial skin with liquid metal sensors that mimics human perception of softness and consistency across objects.

October 30, 2023 Read more

Automated system and machine learning accelerate discovery of efficient, non-toxic solar materials

Researchers develop a groundbreaking automated system paired with machine learning to expedite the identification of efficient and low-toxicity materials for next-generation solar cells. The innovation promises to revolutionize solar energy research.

October 30, 2023 Read more

AI can alert urban planners and policymakers to cities' decay

Researchers used machine learning to develop a scalable method to measure urban decay at a spatially granular level over time.

October 28, 2023 Read more

Soft, elephant trunk-like robot for close interaction with humans

Researchers have designed a bio-inspired robot with a novel trimmed helicoid structure that allows for a wide range of motion and safe interaction with humans.

October 28, 2023 Read more

Centimeter-scale quadruped leverages curved-crease origami (w/video)

Centimeter-scale walking and crawling robots are in demand both for their ability to explore tight or cluttered environments and for their low fabrication costs. Now, pulling from origami-inspired construction, researchers have crafted a more simplified approach to the design and fabrication of these robots.

October 28, 2023 Read more

Tiny brick-busting 'muscles' for miniature robotics are sourced from wood

Wood is the source for a brick-breaking mini robotic muscle material developed by researchers. The material - a specially-developed hydrogel - can shape-shift, expand and contract on demand when controlled with electronic impulses of less than 1 volt.

October 27, 2023 Read more

Deep learning speeds up galactic calculations

A new way to simulate supernovae may help shed light on our cosmic origins.

October 27, 2023 Read more

An artificial intelligence model for effectively removing biases in a dataset

An image translation model can yield accurate classification results despite the use of biased data for the training of a deep learning model. This solution is expected to be applied in various fields, such as self-driving, content creation, and medicine.

October 27, 2023 Read more

AI-ready architecture doubles power with FeFETs

New AI chip architecture revolutionizes in-memory computing with a performance rate twice as powerful as existing models. Ideal for applications in generative AI, deep learning, and real-time robotics, this chip could be the future of efficient computing.

October 26, 2023 Read more

Shape-shifting fiber can produce morphing fabrics

The low-cost FibeRobo, which is compatible with existing textile manufacturing techniques, could be used in adaptive performance wear or compression garments.

October 26, 2023 Read more

New research reveals alarming privacy and security threats in Smart Homes

A group of researchers from several international universities and research centres analyze the local network interactions of IoT devices and mobile apps, and demonstrate that a variety of security and privacy threats exist.

October 26, 2023 Read more

Breakthrough in collaborative magnetic microrobotics (w/video)

For the first time ever, researchers successfully made two microrobots work together to pick up, move and assemble passive objects in 3D environments. This achievement opens new horizons for promising biomedical applications.

October 23, 2023 Read more

Crafting adjustable arrays of microscopic lenses with hydrogel microfabrication techniques

Researchers created minuscule lenses that it can expand or contract in mere seconds - modifying their magnification, focal length and other optical properties in the process. That on-the-fly adaptability bodes well for the design's use in micro-projection systems and even the culturing of cells.

October 23, 2023 Read more