Applied Science

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A Modular Robot with Open-Source Design for Investigating Evolution

Applied Science, Robotics /

What aspects of a cheetah’s anatomy allow it to sprint at incredible speeds? What features give a wolf its remarkable stamina? While animal studies can provide some insights, many of the factors involved are difficult to separate. Researchers at the University of Michigan have introduced TROT, a versatile open-source robotic platform. A Versatile, Low-Cost Robot […]

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An Assistive Robot Learns How to Set an Clear a Table by Watching Humans

Applied Science, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics /

Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) have created a novel approach that enables a robot to autonomously learn arm movements by integrating observational learning with communication between its limbs. This advancement marks another step toward developing more intuitive and easily trainable service robots that can carry out household assistive tasks, such as setting

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Humans Have Communicated Through Dreams for the First Time

Applied Science, Neuroscience /

Since the dawn of dreaming, humans have sought to understand the mind’s secrets. They have interpreted dreams as subconscious messages, glimpses into alternate realities, or fragments of memory woven together at night. But what if they were more—what if dreams could act as a bridge, a place where two minds connect, not while awake, but

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Walk Me: Toyota Unveils a Chair that Walks Like a Robot

Applied Science, Robotics /

Toyota is showcasing its four-legged “Walk Me” robotic chair, designed for independent mobility, at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 in Tokyo from October 30 to November 9. For now, it remains a concept design rather than a market-ready product. Design and Mechanical Structure of the “Walk Me” Robot Chair The “Walk Me” has a rear-opening,

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Brain-Inspired AI Supports Stable Task Switching for Soft Robotic Arms

Robotics, Tech /

Researchers have created an AI-based control system that allows soft robotic arms to learn a broad range of movements and tasks a single time, then adapt in real time to new conditions without retraining or loss of performance. This advance pushes soft robotics toward human-like flexibility in real-world uses—such as assistive and rehabilitation robotics, wearable

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She Moves Naturally, Expresses Emotion, Maintains Eye Contact, and Feels Warm—Yet She’s a Robot

Applied Science, Robotics /

At this point in the robotics race, it’s fair to say some of us are feeling a bit of humanoid fatigue. We’ve all seen the clips of robots fumbling plates from dishwashers, taking ages to open a fridge, and struggling—sometimes hilariously—to cook or play soccer. That said, Shanghai-based robotics startup DroidUp (also called Zhuoyide) appears

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A Mathematical Framework for Improving Robotic Joint Function

Applied Science, Robotics /

Think about the remarkable mechanics of the human knee. As the body’s largest hinge joint, it consists of two rounded bones connected by ligaments that not only swing like a door but also roll and glide over one another, enabling the knee to bend, straighten, and maintain balance. Researchers at Harvard’s John A. Paulson School

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Rapid, Accurate Radioactive Material Localization With Drones and Robots

Drones, Robotics, Tech /

Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive substances (commonly referred to as CBRNE) can endanger both the public and emergency responders. In 2023, a tiny cesium capsule fell from a truck in Australia, sparking a major search. The growing number of hybrid attacks and other destabilizing activities has further intensified the threat landscape. Two research departments

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