Applied Science

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Highly Adaptable Artificial Foot with Exceptional Flexibility for Varied Terrains

Applied Science, Robotics /

Scientists at the Istituto Italiano Di Tecnologia, collaborating with the Centro E. Piaggio, developed the SoftFoot Pro—an ultra-flexible, motor-free artificial foot that adjusts seamlessly to a variety of indoor and outdoor surfaces. Humanoid Robots Can Use SoftFoot Pro for Natural Motion Designed to mimic the human foot, this innovative prosthetic enables users to perform everyday […]

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Soft Robotic Elbow cuts Muscle Activity 22% and Eases lifting Fatigue

Applied Science, Robotics /

Repetitive movements, awkward positioning, and ongoing strain can build up over time, often leading to expensive musculoskeletal injuries that may take weeks to recover from. To address this, engineers at The University of Texas at Arlington have created a soft robotic exoskeleton designed not only to support movement but to physically reduce the burden on

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Robots Use Radio Waves and AI To Spot Hidden Objects

Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Tech /

Engineers at Penn have created a system that enables robots to see around corners by analyzing radio waves with AI, a breakthrough that could boost the safety and efficiency of self-driving cars and robots working in crowded indoor spaces such as warehouses and factories. The technology, known as HoloRadar, allows robots to rebuild three-dimensional scenes

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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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