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Watch: Skillful Robotic Gripper Uses Measuring Tape As Fingers

Robotics, Science /

Steel measuring tape is a fascinating material: it can maintain its shape when extended, yet it’s flexible enough to bend under pressure. Researchers have harnessed this unique combination of stiffness and flexibility to create an innovative new robotic gripper, ideal for handling delicate objects. The Birth of GRIP-tape Associate Professor Nick Gravish and his team […]

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Watch: Crafty Robot Uses Wings to Hop Where Others Fear to Tread

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Flying robots have several advantages over ground-based ones, but they typically consume a lot of energy. A new experimental robot offers a clever solution: instead of walking or flying traditionally, it uses a wing-assisted hopping mechanism. Lightweight and Compact, Yet Innovative Developed by researchers at MIT, the University of Hong Kong, and City University of

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$299 Mini Rover Can Be Controlled From Anywhere on Earth Via 4G

Robotics, Science /

Always wanted to drive a Mars rover? Well, unfortunately, that’s not possible. However, you can buy and operate a four-wheeled rover that can be controlled from anywhere on the planet through 4G cellular networks. And, aptly enough, it’s called the EarthRover. Built on Advanced Technology from Leading Institutions Manufactured by Singapore-based startup FrodoBots, the EarthRover

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Kawasaki Reveals a Hydrogen-Fueled Robot Horse that You Can Ride

Robotics, Science /

Kawasaki Heavy Industries has just unveiled one of the wildest concept vehicles to date: the Corleo, a two-seater, four-legged robot that you control using body movements. Equipped with AI vision, it can navigate challenging terrain with ease. Sure, you could stick with a regular horse—but let’s face it, they can be unpredictable, and there’s the

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Record-breaking Tiny Robot Offloads Electronics To Fly By Magnetism

Robotics /

Scientists claim to have developed the world’s smallest untethered flying robot, using a unique approach to its design. To minimize size and weight, they moved the robot’s power and control systems out of its sub-centimeter-wide body. Prof. Liwei Lin and his team at the University of California, Berkeley, are developing the robot, which measures just

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Air-powered Hexapod Robot is 3D-printed in One Soft and Flexible Piece

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While most people imagine robots as complex electronic devices, made up of several parts that need to be assembled in factories, a new experimental non-electronic robot has been designed to be 3D-printed in one single piece and is powered entirely by air. The soft-bodied robot was developed by postdoctoral scholar Yichen Zhai and his team,

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People in Japan Respect Robots and AI More Than Those in the West Societies

Robotics, Science /

Picture an automated delivery vehicle racing to complete a grocery drop-off as you rush to meet friends for a long-anticipated dinner. You both reach a busy intersection simultaneously. Do you pause to let it navigate the turn, or do you expect it to yield, even if traffic rules suggest it should go first? Navigating a

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Engineers Develop a Strong Yet Flexible Robot that Can Screw in a Lightbulb

Robotics, Science /

Screwing in a lightbulb may seem simple, but for robots, it’s a complex task. Researchers at Northeastern University have tackled this challenge by developing a robot that combines flexibility and sensitivity to handle the bulb while generating enough torque to secure it. Jeffrey Lipton, an assistant professor of mechanical and industrial engineering at Northeastern, explains

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Study Finds Some Voices Are Naturally More Memorable

Neuroscience, Science /

“Memorability” describes how likely a stimulus—such as an object, face, or sound—is to stay in memory after someone encounters it. Recent psychological studies have explored whether some stimuli naturally stand out in memory, making them easier to recall than similar ones. Researchers at the University of Chicago recently explored the memorability of voices, with their

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Sleep Boosts Memory: Study Finds Neural Reorganization During Rest

Neuroscience, Science /

A full night’s sleep strengthens memory by reinforcing newly learned information. This process is crucial for animals as well, as recalling the location of food sources is vital for survival. Researchers study this function of sleep in the lab by training mice and rats with different memory tasks to explore their environment. In spatial learning

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