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Swimming Robot Channels Its Inner Dog to Master the Dog Paddle

Robotics, Science /

While quadruped “robot dogs” can mimic the way real dogs move on land with relative accuracy, their swimming skills often fall short—although some can walk underwater. That’s not the case for a newly developed small-scale robot, designed specifically to swim efficiently using the classic dog paddle. Introducing the Amphibious Robot Dog (ARD) Named the Amphibious […]

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Piaggio Redesigned Its Follow Robot To Look Like A Star Wars Droid

Robotics, Science /

Since 2017, Piaggio’s Fast Forward division—the team behind Vespa—has been working on a novel way to reduce car use: creating robots that can follow you around your belongings. Its first model, the Gita (pronounced “jee-tah,” Italian for “trip”), was a sleek, rolling helper, but its bulky size and steep $3,250 price tag made it more

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Neuralink First: Patient Uses Brain Implant to Make YouTube Video

Neuroscience, Science /

The first nonverbal Neuralink patient to receive the implant is showing how he uses the technology—narrating and editing a YouTube video through brain signals. Brad Smith is the third person globally to receive a Neuralink brain chip implant and the first individual with ALS to undergo the procedure. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig’s

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Modular Firefighting Robot Dog Strides Into Hazardous Areas

Robotics, Science /

Unitree has unveiled a customized version of its B2 quadruped designed for firefighting. Equipped to carry specialized modules, the robotic dog features a high-flow water cannon and is built to function in harsh, high-risk environments. While quadruped robots are often used for tasks like inspection, mapping, and surveillance, they can also enter hazardous areas to

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Study Finds 15 Early Dementia Risk Factors

Neuroscience, Science /

Although dementia typically affects older adults, hundreds of thousands of individuals receive a diagnosis of young-onset dementia (YOD) each year, and a major 2023 study provides valuable insights into its causes. Key Lifestyle and Health Factors in Young-Onset Dementia Previous studies have focused on genetics, but this team identified 15 lifestyle and health factors linked

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XPeng Iron: Why This Robot Might Be Tesla’s Next Big Rival

Robotics, Tech /

The competition to develop humanoid robots is intensifying, and China has just raised the stakes. While Tesla continues to promote the revolutionary potential of its Optimus bot (which still struggles with basic movements), XPENG has quietly unveiled a machine that could transform how we interact with robots. The newly upgraded XPeng Iron isn’t just about

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Robots Complete a Half Marathon — at a Very Slow Pace

Robotics, Science /

Humanoid robots still have a lot of ground to cover before they can match human runners. On Saturday, Beijing’s E-Town tech hub held what it called the world’s first half-marathon for humanoid robots, featuring 21 robotic participants running alongside thousands of human competitors. According to Bloomberg, the race’s top-performing robot, Tiangong Ultra, was developed by

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Bee Robot Now Lands Better Thanks to Crane Fly-Inspired Legs

Robotics, Science /

Creating an advanced, insect-inspired micro air vehicle (MAV) is impressive, but it’s not very practical if it can’t land properly. That’s why researchers at Harvard University have upgraded their RoboBee with long, jointed legs modeled after those of the crane fly, improving its landing ability significantly. What Is RoboBee? For those unfamiliar, the RoboBee is

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