Researchers from the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) in Genoa and Brown University in the U.S. found that people perceive a humanoid robot’s hand as part of their own body schema, especially during collaborative tasks like slicing a bar of soap. The study, published in iScience, could lead to improved design of robots intended to […]
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Chinese researchers have unveiled plans for a humanoid robot capable of simulating a full-term pregnancy. The machine incorporates an artificial uterus designed to support embryo development from conception to birth within a controlled environment. Guangzhou’s Kaiwa Technology has proposed a “gestation robot” with an abdominal chamber to sustain fetal growth for ten months. The company
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From flying cars to robots and autonomous buses, these are some of the innovations showcased at this week’s Munich auto fair, IAA Mobility — one of the world’s largest. Chinese automakers highlighted their push into “flying cars” — compact electric aircraft equipped with multiple rotors and intended for short-distance travel. “We want to give the
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After a decade of development, Amazon’s Zoox has launched its robotaxi service on the Las Vegas Strip, offering free rides for now. Through the company’s app, riders can travel between stops along and near the Strip, including Resorts World Las Vegas, Area15, and Topgolf. Free Rides to Build Awareness and Familiarity Offering free rides in
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Birds flock to forage and travel more efficiently, fish form schools to evade predators, and bees swarm to reproduce. Recent AI mimics natural group behavior with synchronized drones and robots for search-and-rescue and wildfire tracking. Yet, effectively managing and applying this form of AI, known as “swarm intelligence,” remains a significant challenge. New Framework Mimics
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Despite their advanced capabilities—from exploring distant planets to conducting intricate surgeries—robots continue to struggle with simple human tasks. One of the biggest hurdles is dexterity: the skill of grasping, holding, and manipulating objects. But that may be changing. Researchers at the Toyota Research Institute in Massachusetts have now trained a robot to use its whole
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Residents of Regensdorf, Switzerland, may soon receive their parcels from robots. The municipality has become the testing ground for a new pilot project launched by Swiss Post, online grocer Migros Online, and robotics company RIVR. Readers may recall the ANYmal robot, a project developed at ETH Zurich in Switzerland. The quadruped robot uses four legs
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An orgasm is a powerful and pleasurable release of sexual tension that engages complex biological processes throughout the body, from the skin to the brain. Despite its intensity and the pleasure it brings, science still does not fully understand its precise effects on the brain. The Neurophysiological Enigma of Pleasure The experience of an orgasm,
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In its latest expansion move, Waymo announced Tuesday that it will deploy its autonomous vehicle fleet—including the Jaguar I-Pace SUV and the Zeekr van—in Denver and Seattle, beginning this week. Waymo’s initial phase in both cities will involve human drivers.Testing in Denver and Seattle—chosen for their extreme weather—will pave the way for a planned robotaxi
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With clunky determination, robots played soccer, impressed children with shadowboxing, and shot arrows Monday at the historic site of the Olympic Games. As the robots shuffled and sometimes paused for battery swaps, their developers and futurists discussed the key question: when will robots be capable of chores like cleaning closets and doing dishes? Exploring Space