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A Widespread Lack of a Key Nutrient Could be Quietly Affecting Young Brains

Applied Science, Neuroscience /

Scientists have long understood that physical health conditions can influence the brain. Obesity, high blood pressure, and insulin resistance strain the body’s systems, accelerating cognitive decline and raising Alzheimer’s risk. A new study from Arizona State University and collaborating institutions suggests these effects may begin far earlier than previously thought. Researchers found that young adults […]

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CMU Researchers Caution that Common AI Models Are Not Yet Reliable for Robot Use

Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Tech /

Research from King’s College London and Carnegie Mellon University indicates that robots driven by popular AI models are not yet safe for general-purpose, real-world applications. For the first time, the study examined how robots using large language models (LLMs) respond when given access to personal data, such as a person’s gender, nationality, or religion. The

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Chinese Robot Breaks 106 km World Record in Tech race

Applied Science, Robotics /

Once the stuff of science fiction, long-distance walking robots are now making headlines. The humanoid robot A2, created by Chinese company AgiBot, walked 106.286 km over three days, earning a Guinness World Record for the longest continuous walk by a bipedal robot. The feat showcases impressive technological progress but also raises questions about autonomy, transparency,

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In Japan, a New Appliance that Washes People has Hit the Market

Applied Science, Robotics /

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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China Warns Humanoid Robot Buzz could Spark a Bubble

Applied Science, Robotics /

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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Series A to Advance Sim-To-Real AI For Humanoid Robots

Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Tech /

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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Using Magnetic Fields, Soft Robots Can now Operate More Intelligently On Their Own

Engineering, Robotics /

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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The Most Peculiar Robot in Beijing may hold the Greatest Significance of the Decade

Applied Science, Robotics /

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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Robots Can Handle Unsecured Loads Thanks To Tactile Sensors

Applied Science, Robotics /

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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Automation and Smart, Data-Driven Tech are Transforming Construction’s Future

Automation, Robotics, Tech /

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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