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A Robot Designed to Enhance Structural Strength Leaves its Imprint in Wet Concrete

Robotics, Science /

When we imagine freshly poured concrete, we usually think of leaving it to dry smoothly. However, a new robot, the Conit Runner, rolls over wet concrete, carving grooves to strengthen structures while reducing costs. Deep layers of wet concrete can crack as they dry, so concrete is typically poured in thin layers. To improve shear […]

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A Robotic Model Equipped with Real Pigeon Feathers Mimics Bird Flight

Robotics, Science /

Ever wondered why airplanes have a vertical tailfin? It stabilizes their flight. While flying without one would be more energy-efficient, efforts to achieve this in aviation have yet to succeed. Interestingly, birds manage just fine without a vertical fin—so how do they achieve stability? Pigeon-Inspired Robotics David Lentink, a Professor of Biomimetics at the University

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RoBoa Slinks Through Disaster Areas that are Too Perilous for Other Robots

Robotics, Science /

When disaster strikes, drones and robots can search for survivors in dangerous zones. The student team at ETH Zurich designed the RoBoa to slither through debris that would stop other robots. Developed at the Autonomous Systems Lab, RoBoa aids rescue teams in disaster and war zones. Its snake-like movement allows it to navigate rubble while

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Watch: Ambitious Robot Learn Show to Clean a Bathroom Sink by Observing

Robotics, Science /

From washing urinals to tidying beaches, the idea of robots helping keep our world cleaner is already becoming a reality. Now, a robot arm has successfully tackled the surprisingly intricate task of washing a sink, demonstrating its ability to learn on its own. While cleaning a wash basin might seem like a simple chore, there’s

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Watch: Wheeled robodog tackles tough terrain at high speed

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China’s DEEP Robotics is set to launch the Lynx, a mid-sized quadruped robot that rolls on wheels instead of pads for greater all-terrain capability, showcased in a new teaser video. While four-legged walking robots from Boston Dynamics, Unitree, and ETH Zurich have shown impressive engineering and AI abilities, moving on wheels brings added speed and

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Robot Masters Surgical Tasks Simply by Watching Videos

Robotics, Science /

Performing surgery takes years of training for humans, but a robot could learn the skill more easily with today’s AI technology. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and Stanford University have taught a robot to perform various surgical tasks just by watching videos of the procedures. The team used a da Vinci Surgical System, a

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Robotic Tennis Partner Allows You to Simulate Real Matches on the Court

Robotics, Science /

A cutting-edge robotic tennis partner, PongBot, has surpassed $1.7 million on Kickstarter, with weeks left for additional backers. PongBot isn’t your average ball-serving machine; it’s designed to revolutionize tennis practice with AI-driven features and precise, real-time tracking. Connected to a smartphone app, PongBot also includes a clip-on sensor to track your court position, letting you

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Brain Stars Function as Tiny Storage Units for Our Memories

Neuroscience, Science /

Recent research into how “brain stars” (astrocytes) store memories has reshaped our understanding of memory retention in the brain. Previous Beliefs About Memory and Neurons Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine have been examining the role of astrocytes, star-shaped cells in the brain that function as tiny storage units for memories. These cells work in

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Microbes Found Alive Sealed in Rock For 2 Billion Years

Microbiology, Science /

Deep underground, a community of microbes has thrived in isolation for billions of years. These organisms, found in 2 billion-year-old rock, have been cut off far longer than any known subterranean microbes, surpassing the previous record of 100 million years. Geomicrobiologist Yohey Suzuki from the University of Tokyo finds this discovery very exciting. He notes

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