Applied Science

design sem nome (17)

Japan Airlines is testing humanoid robots for ground handling

Applied Science, Robotics /

Japan Airlines (JAL) will begin a two-year trial of humanoid robots for ground handling at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport starting in May, aiming to reduce staff workload. Initially, the Chinese-made robots will handle loading and unloading cargo containers, JAL and its partner GMO AI & Robotics announced during a media demonstration. Aviation sector strained by labor […]

Japan Airlines is testing humanoid robots for ground handling Read More »

design sem nome (16)

This robot is designed to act as your compact AI chess partner—or coach

Applied Science, Robotics /

For strong opponents outside major chess hubs like St. Louis, Missouri, the SenseRobot Chess Mini—an AI-powered robotic chess coach on Kickstarter—may be the next best option. While online chess and AI opponents like ChatGPT already exist, the developers aim to restore “the soul of the game” with a physical board, real pieces, and “the raw

This robot is designed to act as your compact AI chess partner—or coach Read More »

design sem nome (13) (1)

Toyota’s CUE7 robot uses advanced vision and control for precise shots

Applied Science, Robotics /

Toyota has introduced CUE7, the newest iteration of its basketball-playing robot, to showcase advances in robotics technology. The system combines vision, motion planning, and control to recognize targets, measure distance, and perform accurate shots. It builds on CUE 6, which began as an internal side project and set a Guinness World Record in 2024 for

Toyota’s CUE7 robot uses advanced vision and control for precise shots Read More »

design sem nome (10)

China is putting AI-driven humanoid robots to use on its streets

Applied Science, Robotics /

Some cities in China have started trialing humanoid and autonomous AI-powered robots for roles like guiding pedestrians and enforcing traffic laws. According to the Chinese news agency Xinhua, these “new devices” have even been nicknamed RoboCop. In Wuhu, a city in Anhui province, a humanoid robot known as “Intelligent Police Unit R001” is deployed at

China is putting AI-driven humanoid robots to use on its streets Read More »

design sem nome (8)

Robot breaks half-marathon record; another fails mid-run

Applied Science, Robotics /

The days of mocking humanoid robots in sports may largely be over, as a group competing in a Beijing half marathon showed just how rapidly the technology has advanced in only a year. Although one robot had a disastrous start—tripping and falling apart right at the line—the record-breaking winner points to what lies ahead. Lightning

Robot breaks half-marathon record; another fails mid-run Read More »

design sem nome 2026 04 20t112450.122

A humanoid robot wins in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon record

Robotics, Tech /

A humanoid robot that won a robot half-marathon in Beijing on Sunday outpaced the human world record, highlighting China’s rapid technological advances. According to a WeChat post from the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (Beijing E-Town), the winning robot—developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor—finished the 21-kilometer (13-mile) race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds. That time

A humanoid robot wins in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon record Read More »

design sem nome (47)

3D-printed brain sensors may enable personalized neural monitoring

Applied Science, Neuroscience /

Soft, flexible electrodes tailored to the brain’s surface may improve neural monitoring and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Unlike rigid, one-size-fits-all sensors, the team developed a 3D-printing method to create stretchable electrodes that match each brain’s unique shape. Using MRI data from 21 patients, the researchers created detailed brain models and customized electrode designs before printing

3D-printed brain sensors may enable personalized neural monitoring Read More »

design sem nome (40)

Researchers found evidence that memory can occur outside the brain

Applied Science, Neuroscience /

Many people assume that memory belongs only to the brain, but recent findings suggest this idea may be too limited. Research conducted at New York University indicates that certain ordinary human cells outside the brain are also capable of learning and retaining information. Cells exposed to learning-like signals behaved similarly to neurons, showing stronger responses

Researchers found evidence that memory can occur outside the brain Read More »

design sem nome (37)

Startup pitches cloned bodies for brain transfer

Applied Science, Neuroscience /

Since the mid-1990s, cloning has fascinated scientists, beginning with Dolly the sheep, the first mammal cloned from an adult cell in 1996. While animal cloning has advanced significantly, applying the same methods to humans remains highly controversial because of both ethical concerns and major scientific risks. Researchers have only managed limited progress so far, such

Startup pitches cloned bodies for brain transfer Read More »

design sem nome 2026 04 09t095208.974

These AI-powered guide dogs don’t just guide, they communicate

Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Tech /

Guide dogs play a vital role in helping visually impaired individuals navigate safely, but they’ve never been able to communicate verbally with their owners—until now. Researchers at Binghamton University, part of the State University of New York, have developed a robotic guide dog powered by large language models that can plan optimal routes, guide users

These AI-powered guide dogs don’t just guide, they communicate Read More »

Scroll to Top