Computers are increasingly able to understand human behavior—and now they can do so by examining how people move their eyes. Researchers led by the Max Planck Institute for Informatics have created an AI-based software system that infers personality traits by analyzing eye movement patterns. Just as humans instinctively form impressions of others based on visual […]
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A video from a Chinese company featuring a robot with a human-like face is going viral online, evoking strong Westworld comparisons. AheadForm, a robotics startup founded in 2024, is developing realistic humanoid robots integrated with AI to interact seamlessly with people. Lifelike Expressions and Emotional Interaction According to AheadForm, the robot’s expressive face, moving eyes,
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Entering ETH Zurich’s Soft Robotics Lab feels like stepping into a blend of a children’s playroom, a cutting-edge workshop, and a curiosity cabinet. Researchers scatter workbenches with foam blocks, plush toys—including a soft squid—and other colorful objects to teach robots dexterous skills. Sensors, cables, and measuring instruments cover nearly every surface. Meanwhile, skeletal fingers displayed
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Hangzhou has become the newest Chinese city to upgrade traffic control by deploying an AI-powered robotic police officer that manages vehicles and pedestrians at a busy intersection and politely warns those who break the rules. The 1.8-meter humanoid Hangxing No. 1 directs traffic, spots violations, and issues warnings at a busy Hangzhou intersection, using cameras,
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Meet the robotic dog that remembers like an elephant and reacts with the instincts of a seasoned first responder. Developed by Texas A&M engineering students, this AI robotic dog can see, remember, and reason. Designed for chaotic environments, the robot could revolutionize search-and-rescue and disaster response. The project was led by Sandun Vitharana, a master’s
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Those “extra” hours you squeeze out by staying up late for one more episode or another scroll through your feed come at a cost—your lifespan. A new study is reshaping what we thought we knew about health. Observational study highlights sleep’s vital role in nightly bodily repair In short, it’s time to stop cutting your
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The Mirai Human Washing Machine, a cutting-edge “human washing” device that drew attention at the Osaka World Expo, is now available in Japan. Created by Japanese tech company Science, the capsule-shaped machine lets users lie inside, close the lid, and experience a full-body wash—without any spinning—while listening to soothing music. Major Attraction at Expo with
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In much of the world, delivery services mainly focus on bringing food, groceries, parcels, or handling small errands. In Dubai and the UAE, a new niche is emerging, reflecting the region’s focus on convenience and ongoing reliance on cash. Introducing the cash-delivery service: a model where physical money is delivered straight to your doorstep. Even
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Generative AI and robotics are rapidly driving us toward a future where we can produce an object within minutes just by asking for it. MIT researchers have already taken a major step: they’ve built a speech-to-reality system—an AI-powered workflow that lets users give spoken instructions to a robotic arm, effectively “talking” objects into existence, including
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The Walker S2 humanoid robot can swap its own battery when power runs low, allowing it to function on its own indefinitely. Built by China’s UBTECH, this groundbreaking robot stands 162 centimeters tall and weighs 43 kilograms—roughly the size of a small adult. It runs on a 48-volt lithium dual-battery system, which provides roughly two
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