Credit: PixabayIt’s been just under two years since OpenAI introduced ChatGPT to the public, allowing anyone online to collaborate with an AI on tasks ranging from poetry and schoolwork to drafting letters for their landlord.Today, ChatGPT is just one of several advanced large language models (LLMs) capable of responding to basic queries in a...
The robot is ideal for use in environments such as ponds, where it won't hurt animals or get tangled in debrisEPFLRobots collecting data in delicate aquatic environments should avoid whirring propellers that could injure wildlife or tangle in weeds. A new bot solves this problem by mimicking the swimming motion of flatworms.While marine flatworms...
Don't be sad, Neo Gamma, I'm sure all your hard work is appreciated1X1X has just released a video showcasing its latest home robot, the Neo Gamma. Designed to clean, serve, and function as a voice companion, this humanoid robot has never looked more endearing—or more in need of a little companionship.The video begins with...
"Here ya go, bud. I got you." Running a single Helix instance across two robots allows levels of bot-to-bot collaboration never before seenFigure.aiJust weeks after Figure.ai ended its collaboration with OpenAI, the Silicon Valley startup introduced Helix—a commercial-ready, AI-powered "hive-mind" humanoid robot capable of performing nearly any task on command.A New AI Brain for...
he biohybrid hand was floated in a liquid to reduce friction and allow the joints to float back to their original shape after electrical stimulationX. Ren, Y. Morimoto and S. Takeuchi, 2025/ Science RoboticsResearchers have made significant progress in creating an artificial hand that can grip and perform gestures by integrating lab-grown muscle tissue...
Apple's lamp-bot can depict joy and sadness, and even do a little danceAppleLuxo Jr. has been a charming presence in every Pixar film since 1995, when the animated desk lamp first hopped onto the screen, playfully stomping on the studio's logo in the opening credits. This iconic character has now inspired Apple researchers to...
A robot dog makes short work of a bombMinistry of DefenceWe've seen robot dogs perform all kinds of unusual tasks, but what about using them to enhance safety? The British Ministry of Defence is deploying these mechanical canines to improve the efficiency and safety of bomb detection and defusal.While bomb disposal robots have been...
Brain tissue from dementia patient (left) with glints of plastic (right). (Nihart, Nature Medicine, 2025)A recent study reveals that postmortem brain samples collected last year contain significantly more microplastics than those analyzed nearly a decade ago, suggesting these synthetic particles accumulate in vital organs over time.Researchers led by University of New Mexico health scientist Alexander...
Credit: PixabayNeurons, the brain’s essential cells, form intricate networks by exchanging signals, enabling learning and adaptation. Researchers at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Netherlands have created a 3D-printed environment that closely resembles real brain tissue. Using nanoscale pillars, they replicate the soft, fibrous structure that supports neurons. This innovation provides a...
Credit: PixabayThe bacteria in your mouth affect more than just your teeth and gums—they may also play a role in brain function. A study of 55 people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) found that those with higher levels of Neisseria bacteria performed better on tests of working memory, executive function, and visual attention. Even...
