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Scientists Found a Way to Reduce Heat Without Obstructing the View

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Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed an innovative window insulation that could greatly boost building energy efficiency worldwide, functioning like an advanced form of Bubble Wrap. Transparent, Durable Insulation for Windows Called Mesoporous Optically Clear Heat Insulator (MOCHI), the material can be manufactured as either thick panels or thin films that adhere […]

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Technology that Allows Robots to Grasp Human Intentions could Improve Their Safety and Intelligence

Robotics, Tech /

Robots are increasingly present in daily life, from medical settings to helping at home. However, for people to fully trust and work with them, robots must do more than perform tasks—they must understand humans. This challenge is central to new research led by Dr. Mehdi Hellou through PRIMI, a project focused on helping robots develop

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A Backpack using Aerospace Technology Helps Patients Regain Balance

Applied Science, Robotics /

Aerospace technology is showing potential in helping people with ataxia, a movement disorder that affects balance. Researchers led by Bram Sterke from multiple Dutch universities found that a robotic backpack device allows individuals with ataxia to stand and walk more steadily, reducing the need for mobility aids like walkers. The backpack, called Gyropack, uses gyroscopic

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Chinese Scientists have created a Novel Biomimetic Prosthetic Hand

Applied Science, Robotics /

Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) have introduced a biomimetic prosthetic hand that can carry out intricate tasks, including signing in sign language, cutting with scissors, operating smartphones, and even combing hair. The development was reported by China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS. The key strength of the new

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Research Shows the Brain Creates Mental Maps for Everyday Objects

Applied Science, Neuroscience /

The brain remains one of the least understood organs, with many open questions—especially about how it organizes the information we rely on in everyday life. A new study led by the University of Coimbra sheds light on how the brain represents objects we use daily. The findings show the brain organizes object information into continuous

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At a Silicon Valley Event, Robots Do the Laundry as Investors Back the Technology

Applied Science, Robotics /

Robots from across the globe gathered in Silicon Valley to showcase a possible vision of the future. Two robots used orange-tipped claws to pick up T-shirts, folding and stacking them neatly. A small, cheerful robot with bright eyes formed a heart with its mechanical hands, while another tiny robot wearing a bear hat threw playful

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Eye Movements Offer Clues to Personality, AI Finds

Artificial Intelligence, Neuroscience, Tech /

Computers are increasingly able to understand human behavior—and now they can do so by examining how people move their eyes. Researchers led by the Max Planck Institute for Informatics have created an AI-based software system that infers personality traits by analyzing eye movement patterns. Just as humans instinctively form impressions of others based on visual

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Chinese Robotics Firm Develops Robot with a Lifelike Human Face

Applied Science, Robotics /

A video from a Chinese company featuring a robot with a human-like face is going viral online, evoking strong Westworld comparisons. AheadForm, a robotics startup founded in 2024, is developing realistic humanoid robots integrated with AI to interact seamlessly with people. Lifelike Expressions and Emotional Interaction According to AheadForm, the robot’s expressive face, moving eyes,

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AI-Enabled Robotic Hands Become More Dexterous by Imitating Human Hands

Applied Science, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics /

Entering ETH Zurich’s Soft Robotics Lab feels like stepping into a blend of a children’s playroom, a cutting-edge workshop, and a curiosity cabinet. Researchers scatter workbenches with foam blocks, plush toys—including a soft squid—and other colorful objects to teach robots dexterous skills. Sensors, cables, and measuring instruments cover nearly every surface. Meanwhile, skeletal fingers displayed

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