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Bioprinting technology combined with artificial intelligence allows to obtain high quality in vitro models

In the process of organoid manufacturing, bioprinting technology can not only facilitate the creation and maintenance of complex biological 3D shapes and structures, but also allow for standardization and quality control during production.

April 11, 2023 Read more

Researchers use artificial intelligence to hunt for human intelligence

In recent years researchers have turned to artificial intelligence to make sense of brain activity as measured by fMRI, turning AI models on the data in an effort to understand, with increasing specificity, what people are thinking and what those thoughts look like in their brains.

April 10, 2023 Read more

How to make electronic noses smell better

A comprehensive review of methods and algorithms.

April 8, 2023 Read more

Technology advance paves way to more realistic 3D holograms for virtual reality and more

Researchers have developed a new way to create dynamic ultrahigh-density 3D holographic projections. By packing more details into a 3D image, this type of hologram could enable realistic representations of the world around us for use in virtual reality and other applications.

April 6, 2023 Read more

AI-equipped eyeglasses can read silent speech

Outfitted with a pair of microphones and speakers smaller than pencil erasers, the EchoSpeech glasses become a wearable AI-powered sonar system, sending and receiving soundwaves across the face and sensing mouth movements.

April 6, 2023 Read more

Origami-based integration of robots that sense, decide, and respond

Roboticists have created a new fabrication technique for fully foldable robots that can perform a variety of complex tasks without relying on semiconductors.

April 4, 2023 Read more

New cyber software can verify how much knowledge AI really knows

With a growing interest in generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems worldwide, researchers have created software that is able to verify how much information an AI farmed from an organisation's digital database.

April 4, 2023 Read more

Forgive or forget: What happens when robots lie?

The field of robot deception is understudied, and for now, there are more questions than answers. For one, how might humans learn to trust robotic systems again after they know the system lied to them?

April 3, 2023 Read more

Robotic hand can identify objects with just one grasp

The three-fingered robotic gripper can 'feel' with great sensitivity along the full length of each finger - not just at the tips.

April 3, 2023 Read more

A graphene sensor to wirelessly control robots using only brain waves

It sounds like something from science fiction: Don a specialized, electronic headband and control a robot using your mind. But now, researchers have taken a step toward making this a reality.

April 3, 2023 Read more

Using artificial intelligence to design innovative materials

Researchers reviewed the use of artificial intelligence in materials science and the untapped spaces it opens if combined with physics-based simulations. Compared to traditional simulation mehtods AI has several advantages and will play a crucial role for material sciences in the future.

March 31, 2023 Read more

Can we connect to a virtual world like in the movie 'The Matrix'?

Recent advancements in microrobot technology have been developed to externally connect in vivo neural networks, bringing us one step closer to this futuristic concept.

March 31, 2023 Read more

From hyperconnectivity to AI: How can we tackle the environmental impact of the new Internet era?

A new research project aims to address the environmental consequences of digitalization and technological obsolescence by devising solutions that maximize the potential of wireless networks.

March 29, 2023 Read more

Electric roads pave the way for smaller car batteries

If an electric car charges while driving, the size of the battery can be reduced by up to 70 per cent, and the load on the power grid can be spread out over the day.

March 28, 2023 Read more

A metamaterial concrete for the development of smart civil infrastructure systems

Researchers present a new concept for lightweight and mechanically-tunable concrete systems that have integrated energy harvesting and sensing functionality.

March 27, 2023 Read more

New experiment translates quantum information between technologies in an important step for the quantum internet

Researchers have discovered a way to 'translate' quantum information between different kinds of quantum technologies, with significant implications for quantum computing, communication, and networking.

March 24, 2023 Read more

A neuromorphic synapse created from core materials for OLED TVs

Researchers developed a high-performance AI semiconductor device using indium gallium zinc oxide (IGZO), an oxide semiconductor widely used in OLED displays. The new device has proven to be excellent in terms of performance and power efficiency.

March 24, 2023 Read more

Robot caterpillar demonstrates new approach to locomotion for soft robotics

Researchers have demonstrated a caterpillar-like soft robot that can move forward, backward and dip under narrow spaces. The caterpillar-bot's movement is driven by a novel pattern of silver nanowires that use heat to control the way the robot bends, allowing users to steer the robot in either direction.

March 24, 2023 Read more