People stretch out inside the pod, shut the lid, and the machine washes them like laundry—minus the spinning—while music plays in the background. A prototype of the machine, dubbed the “human washer of the future,” drew long queues at the six-month World Expo in Osaka, which concluded in October after attracting more than 27 million […]
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Over 150 Chinese companies are developing humanoid robots, but a Beijing official has warned that the rapidly growing industry risks forming a market bubble. Strong government support and robust supply chains are helping firms advance AI-powered robots for everyday tasks, yet overcapacity is a concern as production expands faster than actual demand, according to Goldman
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Last week, Flexion Robotics AG announced it has secured $50 million in Series A funding. The company is developing a reinforcement learning and sim-to-real platform designed to enable humanoid robots to handle a wide range of forms and tasks. Bringing Generative AI to Robotics In recent years, generative AI has transformed how people code, analyze
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Soft robots excel at flexing and handling delicate objects, allowing them to navigate tight or fragile environments to grow coral larvae in labs or inspect chemical plant piping. Yet it is still difficult to achieve true embodied intelligence in these robots, where sensing, actuation, and power all function together without external tethering. Magnetic Fields Boost
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Beijing has recently become the site of an experiment merging technology, public engagement, and live AI testing. A humanoid robot is now assisting customers at an automated kiosk, eliciting a range of reactions. While its service remains slow and limited, the engineers are less focused on the customer experience than on the hidden capabilities being
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Moving into a new home often feels like tackling a massive, three-dimensional puzzle when packing the moving truck. Every item must fit perfectly, and any instability or imbalance can make it shift and damage itself during the move. Load Balancing: Humans vs. Robots Humans naturally balance objects—whether a tray of food or a stack of
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Atlas, CU Denver’s robotic dog, navigated the crawlspace of the Anythink Nature Library construction site in Thornton last month, its lights flashing as it worked its way through narrow, dim corridors. At the entrance, Associate Professor Moatassem Abdallah and seven students analyzed Atlas’s 360° footage and sensor data to guide the project’s next phases. The
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Neural tissue engineering aims to replicate the brain’s extracellular matrix, supporting neuron growth and connectivity. This environment is precisely organized and conveys signals that direct how cells behave and interact. 3D tissue-engineered models hold great promise for reproducing the brain’s complex structure and functions. Replicating the brain’s fine features in the lab remains difficult, as
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Researchers at Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet have discovered a brain circuit that triggers repetitive, compulsive actions in mice—even when they have access to natural rewards like food or social interaction. The findings, published in Science Advances, could deepen understanding of conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and addiction. Animals and humans alike can get locked into repetitive
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Paradromics, a U.S. BCI startup, is emerging as a key neural tech contender after FDA approval for a human trial of its speech-restoration implant for people with paralysis. The Austin-based company, with multiple FDA Breakthrough Device designations, received IDE approval for its Connexus BCI Connect-One Early Feasibility Study. It is the first company to obtain
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