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Interacting With Robots Can Reduce Feelings of Loneliness Among Caregivers

In a quiet room at the University of Cambridge, something remarkable took place—not through technology or programming, but through simple conversation. A group of informal caregivers, emotionally drained from looking after loved ones, found solace not in therapy or peer support, but in the presence of a humanoid robot called Pepper. This wasn’t a scene […]

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The MOTIF Hand: A Step Forward in Robotic Hand Technology

Applied Science, Robotics / Jorge Paka

As we grow up, we learn to apply just the right amount of force to move objects and to avoid touching things like a hot pan with bare hands. Now, engineers have created a robotic hand that can do the same. A student team partnered with USC Viterbi computer science assistant professor Daniel Seita to

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Humans See a Collaborating Robot as Part of Themselves

Applied Science, Robotics / Eduardo Paulo

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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Pregnancy-Simulating Robot Debuts in China

Applied Science, Robotics / Jorge Paka

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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5 Takeaways From Munich’s Auto Show — Robots to Flying cars

Applied Science, Robotics / Eduardo Paulo

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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Amazon’s Driverless Taxis Launch in Vegas With Free Rides

Applied Science, Robotics / Ana Kiesse Zeleme

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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Scientists Discover a New Curved Approach to Tapping into ‘Swarm Intelligence’

Applied Science, Robotics / Eduardo Paulo

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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Robot Handles Large Objects Like a Human After One Lesson

Applied Science, Robotics / Valeriano Ndeyi

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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Delivery Robots Hit the Streets in Swiss Post Initiative

Applied Science, Robotics / Eduardo Paulo

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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Research Is Being Done On How Orgasms Impact The Brain

Neuroscience, Science / Ana Kiesse Zeleme

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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