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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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Flatworm-Inspired Aquatic Robot Propels Itself With a Shimmy-Like Motion

Robots 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 typically remain on the seabed, they can navigate open water by undulating their thin, flat bodies. Waves ripple from the

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Watch: 1X’s Neo Gamma Robot Handles Household Chores for You

1X 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 Neo powering on before seamlessly preparing and serving coffee to a cheerful

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Helix: The Fully Autonomous, Hive-Minded VLA Humanoid Robot

Just 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 Figure 02 Figure gained attention with its humanoid robot, Figure 01. Now, Figure 02 features more than just upgrades—it has a new

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Muscle Tissue and Mechanics Combine in Biohybrid Hand Innovation

Researchers have made significant progress in creating an artificial hand that can grip and perform gestures by integrating lab-grown muscle tissue with flexible mechanical joints. This breakthrough opens up new possibilities for robotics, with numerous potential applications. Challenges in Merging Human Tissue with Machines While we’ve seen a variety of soft robots and innovative mechanical

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