An E2500 HP coaxial rotor drone lowers a Mini LineFly robot onto a power lineFulcrumAirIt's unfortunate that birds frequently meet fatal accidents when colliding with unnoticed overhead power lines. To address this issue, a novel system employs a drone and a robot to enhance the visibility of these lines, preventing such incidents.Introduced earlier this...
A recent study discovered that using a digital rectal exam by itself or with a blood test doesn't enhance the detection of prostate cancer more than just using the blood test alone. This suggests that digital exams may not be as helpful as believed and might not be necessary for screening men without signs...
Credit: DepositphotosUCL research employing AI models enhances our comprehension of memory by revealing the brain's process of reconstructing past events and envisioning novel scenarios.UCL researchers find that recent progress in generative AI sheds light on how memories facilitate learning about the world, reliving past experiences, and creating entirely new scenarios for imagination and planning.AI...
One robot weighs 55 milligrams, while its parter is just 5 milligrams. BOB HUBNER, WSU PHOTO SERVICESThe conceptual framework of two diminutive insect-inspired robots could eventually be applied to environmental monitoring, surgical procedures, and search-and-rescue missions. Weighing eight and 55 milligrams, these bots, modeled after a mini-bug and a water strider, are claimed to potentially...
The latest advancements in Brain-Machine Interfaces feature functional ultrasound (fUS), a non-invasive technique for reading brain activity. This innovation has shown promising results in controlling devices with minimal delay and without the need for frequent recalibration. Credit: SciTechDaily.comFunctional ultrasound (fUS) represents a significant advancement in Brain-Machine Interface technology, providing a less invasive way to...
In a groundbreaking achievement, researchers have successfully combined biological tissue with robotic technology, potentially heralding a significant advancement in the field of heart disease research. Credit: Summit Art Creations/Shutterstock.comScientists have achieved a groundbreaking feat by combining real heart tissue with advanced soft robotic technology, resulting in a biorobotic heart that mimics the rhythm of...
A new study has provided the first direct evidence to explain the function of sleepDepositphotosScientists have integrated physics and biology in a study that offers the initial direct evidence elucidating the purpose of sleep. By likening the brain to a biological computer depleted of resources during wakefulness, they showed that sleep acts as a...
Within a year of development, Figure's 01 achieved the remarkable feat of walking—an accomplishment that Adcock considers to be a record-breaking milestone.Brett Adcock, from Figure, asserted a significant breakthrough in humanoid robotics over the weekend, which he referred to as a "ChatGPT moment." This revelation becomes clearer as we now understand that the robot...
Credit: PixaobayDelicate probes, as thin as wires, inserted into the brains of living individuals reveal the functions performed by individual neurons.An unparalleled degree of insight into how humans comprehend speech has been made possible by recordings from hundreds of individual neurons while patients undergoing brain surgery listened to this and 199 other sentences. The...
Credit: Cancer Therapy AdvisorGlioblastoma, a highly resistant cancer, often results in survival periods of under two years after diagnosis. In a recent NPJ Genomic Medicine study, scientists from the University of Notre Dame discovered that a relatively overlooked cell might provide fresh understanding regarding how this aggressive form of brain cancer eludes immunotherapy.According to...
