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Humanoid Robots Still Can’t Replace Humans, Says a Robotics Expert

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Amazon’s chief roboticist told AFP that the flashy humanoid robots impressing visitors at this week’s Web Summit in Lisbon are still a long way from transforming manual work in factories and warehouses. Tye Brady commented in a Wednesday interview that “it’s somewhat technology for technology’s sake.” He explained, “When we consider robotics, we first ask, […]

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Robots Trained on Spatial Datasets Gain Better Awareness and Object Handling

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Machines naturally lag behind humans in navigating their environments. To strengthen the visual perception skills robots need to interpret the world, researchers have created a new training dataset designed to boost their spatial awareness. RoboSpatial Boosts Robots’ Spatial Awareness In recent work, experiments revealed that robots trained on the new dataset, RoboSpatial, surpassed those using

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The Neurotechnology Revolution: What Once Was Sci-Fi Is Now Real

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Advancing from converting thoughts into speech to enabling paralyzed individuals to walk, neurotechnology has been steadily progressing, sparking hopes for medical innovations as well as significant ethical questions. Some experts believe that neurotechnology could become as transformative as the widely discussed surge of artificial intelligence (AI). “Many people don’t realize how much of our lives

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A Modular Robot that Becomes one Quad or Two Bipeds — your Choice

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These days, quadruped robots with powered wheels for feet aren’t uncommon, letting them walk or roll depending on the terrain. The modular D1 stands out by functioning as either a quadruped or two independent bipeds. Traditional quadrupeds handle rough terrain well, stepping over obstacles and climbing stairs while keeping four points of contact for stability.

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Why Your Brain Struggles to Concentrate When you’re Sleep-Deprived

Applied Science, Neuroscience /

Sleep isn’t just downtime — it’s a vital biological function that keeps your mind sharp, your thoughts focused, and your reflexes quick. Yet in today’s fast-moving world, skipping sleep has become routine, even though our bodies depend on it as much as they do on oxygen. A restless night can derail your brain’s repair cycle,

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A Grain-sized Wireless Brain Implant Fires Lasers

Applied Science, Neuroscience /

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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‘Brainless’ Robots That Move Together are Driven Entirely By Air

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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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Improving Physical Intelligence and Safety in Humanoid Robotics

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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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Scientists Create Synthetic Neurons that Function like Natural ones

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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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