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Robots Can now Grow and Self-Repair using Parts From other Machines

Applied Science, Robotics /

Modern robots are limited by rigid, closed bodies that can’t grow, self-repair, or adapt. But scientists at Columbia University have now created robots that can physically “grow,” “heal,” and enhance themselves by absorbing material from their surroundings or other robots. A new study in Science Advances introduces “Robot Metabolism“—a process that lets robots take in […]

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Hugging Face gives Open-Source AI a cute Robotic Face

Applied Science, Robotics /

AI software company Hugging Face is entering the desktop robotics space in the most charming way possible. Its latest creation, the Reachy Mini, is an 11-inch-tall desktop robot that arrives with a minimal setup. Out of the box, it comes with 15 preloaded behaviors—including facial tracking, hand tracking, and dancing—but expanding its abilities requires user

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Japan’s First Public AI with Real-Time Speech Interaction

Applied Science, Robotics /

How can an AI system be developed to closely replicate human speech?Nagoya University researchers have advanced this goal by creating J-Moshi—the first public AI mimicking Japanese conversational styles. J-Moshi Captures the Natural Flow of Japanese Conversation Through Aizuchi J-Moshi replicates the natural rhythm of Japanese conversation, which frequently includes brief interjections called aizuchi. Responses like

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Bionic Knee Enhances Mobility for Amputees

Robotics, Science /

A newly developed bionic knee enables amputees to walk more quickly, navigate stairs with greater ease, and skillfully avoid obstacles, according to researchers in the journal Science. The new prosthetic knee is integrated directly with the user’s muscle and bone tissue, offering enhanced stability and more precise control, according to researchers. Two study participants using

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Johns Hopkins Is Teaching a Robot To Do Gallbladder Surgery On a Realistic Simulator

Applied Science, Robotics /

Johns Hopkins University announced today that a robot, trained using surgical videos, successfully performed a major portion of a gallbladder removal on a lifelike patient model without human intervention. During the procedure, the robot responded to voice commands from the medical team, similar to how a trainee surgeon learns from a mentor. According to researchers,

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Manifold Tech’s Odin 1 Brings Spatial Intelligence to Robots

Applied Science, Robotics /

Shenzhen-based Manifold Tech raised a seven-figure RMB pre-Series A round, backed by Hony Capital.The funds will be used to support custom production of core components, scale up product deployment, and broaden market reach. Earlier, the company raised seed funding from ZhenFund and received angel investment from Junsan Capital. Deep Tech Roots: Manifold Emerges from University

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Scientists Find Brain Link Between Physical Pain and Emotion

Applied Science, Neuroscience /

Scientists have uncovered a brain circuit responsible for the emotional impact of pain, shedding light on why certain physical injuries lead to prolonged suffering. This discovery challenges existing views on pain processing and could revolutionize the way chronic pain is treated. Pain consists of several key elements, with two primary ones being the sensory and

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Diligent Robotics Hires Two Ex-Cruise Leaders

Applied Science, Robotics /

Diligent Robotics is strengthening its leadership team as it prepares to scale its fleet of hospital and pharmacy-assisting humanoid robots. The Austin-based startup announced Thursday that it has appointed Rashed Haq as CTO and Todd Brugger as COO—both formerly of Cruise, GM’s autonomous vehicle unit that shut down earlier this year. Haq led AI and

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Humanoid Robot Insists it has no Intention of ‘Replacing Human Artists’

Applied Science, Robotics /

This week, humanoid robot and acclaimed artist Ai-Da revealed a new portrait of King Charles, explaining the inspiration behind the intricate work—and assuring it has no intention of “replacing” humans. Engineers designed Ai-Da, one of the world’s most advanced humanoid robots, to resemble a human woman, giving her a lifelike face, expressive hazel eyes, and

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Robotic Coyotes Guard U.S. Airfields with Cyber-Charm and Force

Applied Science, Robotics /

Why use an ordinary robot when you could deploy a robotic coyote? That’s the idea behind the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) project—a cybernetic prairie predator designed to keep airfields free of dangerous wildlife. Airfields constantly face the challenge of birds and other wildlife, which can seriously endanger aircraft and operations. Birds

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