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Boston Dynamics Unveils a Significant Advancement in Humanoid Robot Mobility

Chinese humanoid robots are advancing rapidly with remarkable agility, but Boston Dynamics remains a pioneer in the field. A new video of its swivel-jointed Atlas robot showcases its ability to run, cartwheel, and even breakdance, reaffirming its position at the cutting edge of humanoid mobility. That said, it’s important to note that many companies—such as […]

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From robots to humans, good decisions require diverse perspectives.

When groups make decisions—whether humans, robots, or animals—not all members contribute equally. Some have more reliable information, while others hold greater social influence. A new study from the Cluster of Excellence Science of Intelligence highlights how uncertainty and diversity shape collective decision-making. Published in Scientific Reports, the research by Vito Mengers, Mohsen Raoufi, Oliver Brock,

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Most Powerful Non-Hydraulic Robotic Arm Lifts a Ford F-250

Rise Robotics is gearing up to claim a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records with the world’s strongest non-hydraulic robotic arm. For nearly a decade, this record has remained uncontested since the Fanuc M-2000iA/2300 lifted an impressive 5,070 lb (2,300 kg). Now, Rise aims to shatter that benchmark using a surprisingly traditional approach—belts

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Humanoid Robots Join Assembly Line to Build More of Themselves

The self-replicating robot era may soon be upon us: Apptronik’s humanoid Apollo robot is preparing to help produce more copies of itself, thanks to a new partnership with global engineering firm Jabil. Jabil, which manufactures components for major brands like Apple, Dell, and HP, will integrate Apollo robots into its assembly lines, including those dedicated

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Flatworm-Inspired Aquatic Robot Propels Itself with a Wiggling Motion

To safely collect data in delicate aquatic environments, researchers have developed a robot that mimics flatworms’ swimming motion. While flatworms usually move along the seabed, they can also propel themselves through water by undulating their bodies. Inspired by this, scientists at Switzerland’s EPFL created a compact, untethered robot that moves effortlessly in any direction across

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A New Learning Framework Enables Humanoid Robots to Quickly Recover and Stand Up After Falling

Humanoid robots, designed to resemble the human body, are becoming increasingly capable of efficiently handling diverse tasks in real-world environments. Advances in their control algorithms have led to significant improvements, enabling many to move faster and mimic human-like motions more effectively. Since humanoid robots are designed to walk and run like humans, balancing on two

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NASA’s Hybrid Hydrogen Engine Could Cut Flight Emissions

Air travel accounts for about 2.5% of global CO2 emissions, and despite years of progress in developing alternative fuels and more efficient aircraft designs, this number has remained largely unchanged. Optimization and Reduced Emissions Nevertheless, NASA, along with the U.S. Aeronautics Administration, has remained dedicated to advancing a more sustainable future for aviation. Recently, NASA

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New Study Reveals Key Differences Between Human and AI-Generated Text

Carnegie Mellon University researchers set out to test how well large language models (LLMs) can replicate human writing styles. Their findings, recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, highlight key differences between AI-generated and human-written text. “Humans adapt their writing style based on context—sometimes formal, sometimes informal,” explained Alex Reinhart, lead

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Watch: The First Humanoid Robot to Do a Front Flip

Zhongqing Robotics (also known as EngineAI), a Chinese robotics company, has recently introduced a humanoid robot that performs a front flip, marking a major milestone in the field of humanoid robotics. The Challenge of Perception and Safety in a Front Flip While robot backflips are no longer a novelty—thanks to Boston Dynamics’ Atlas doing one

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Scientists Evaluated AI for Detecting Cognitive Decline. The Findings Were Surprising

It’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 way

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