If you have a brain—and know others who do—you’re aware of the countless ways our skull-bound electro-meat machines can fail us. From memory loss to migraines, depression to dementia, the brain is remarkably creative at breaking down, often turning lives into mental misery. “Good news, everyone!” Cornell and partners developed a pinhead-sized micro-neural implant that […]
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Researchers at the University of Oxford have created a new type of soft robot that functions without electronics, motors, or computers, relying solely on air pressure. Published in Advanced Materials, the study demonstrates that these “fluidic robots” can produce complex, rhythmic motions and even synchronize their movements automatically. Professor Antonio Forte (Department of Engineering Science,
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You might not recall it, but you probably had a few spills as a toddler. You weren’t the only one—falling is a normal part of learning to crawl, walk, climb, and jump. During early childhood, our balance, coordination, and motor skills are still developing. These abilities—often called physical intelligence—quickly become second nature for most people,
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A new Nature review highlights olfactory chips—tiny devices that can sniff like a human nose, or even better. The researchers say the real key to cracking this tech is neuromorphic architecture, which mimics how our brains process smells. If it pans out, we could soon have machines that match our own scent-detecting superpowers. Crazy to
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Engineers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have created an artificial neuron whose electrical behavior closely mirrors that of natural brain cells. This breakthrough expands on their previous work with protein nanowires derived from electricity-generating bacteria. The technique could one day let computers match the energy efficiency of living systems and connect with biological tissue.
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Researchers have unveiled the Dragon Firefighter, a flying firehose robot designed to assist human crews in tackling dangerous blazes. Published as Open Science in Frontiers in Robotics and AI, the design allows scientists worldwide to build their own versions. The team expects the technology to see real-world use within the next decade. Unlike mythical dragons
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For workers performing long hours of lifting and repetitive tasks, even minor innovations can significantly help prevent future musculoskeletal injuries. That’s why engineers at The University of Texas at Arlington have created a soft robotic exoskeleton designed to quite literally ease the burden by reducing strain on the arm and elbow. PASE: Soft Robotic Support
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In 2020, Keith Thomas suffered a devastating accident when he dove into a pool and broke his spine. The injury left him paralyzed from the chest down, unable to move or feel his arms and legs. Confined to a hospital room during the pandemic, he volunteered for a groundbreaking clinical trial aimed at restoring sensation
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University of Cincinnati researchers are creating a flapping-wing drone that tracks and hovers around moving light sources, mimicking a moth drawn to a flame. UC professor Sameh Eisa and his students study these efficient drones, aiming to miniaturize them for stealth surveillance. A Drone That Adapts to Its Environment Moths can hover, fly backward, and
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Japanese scientists are developing an algorithm to record and display dreams. Here’s how the device works, though it’s still being refined. Kyoto Scientists Use AI and Brain Imaging to Decode Dreams This pioneering technology, developed by researchers at ATR Computational Neuroscience Laboratories in Kyoto, merges brain imaging and AI. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI),
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