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Study Reveals People Forgive Machines Similarly to Humans

Applied Science, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics / Jorge Paka

When technology malfunctions—like a frozen computer at a crucial moment, a GPS guiding us into traffic, or a washing machine halting mid-cycle—our initial response is usually frustration. These common annoyances often spark irritation. However, a recent study by two Israeli researchers suggests a surprising insight: we tend to extend forgiveness to machines in much the […]

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AI-Created Viruses are Multiplying and Destroying Bacteria

1 Comment / Applied Science, Robotics / Evelina Jeremias

A petri dish filled with dead bacteria isn’t typically a reason to celebrate—but for Stanford researcher Brian Hie, it marked a breakthrough in his quest to engineer synthetic life. The killer was a bacteriophage, a virus that targets and destroys bacteria while leaving human cells unharmed. These viruses have evolved over millions of years to

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DeepMind Unveils its First Thinking Robot AI

Applied Science, Robotics / Ana Kiesse Zeleme

Generative AI can also produce robot actions—the core idea behind DeepMind’s Gemini Robotics project. The team has unveiled two new models that work together to let robots “think” before they act. Simulated reasoning has improved language models, and that advance may soon reach robotics. DeepMind argues that generative AI is critical for robots because it

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Bird-Like Robot with Novel Wings Achieves Self-Takeoff and Slow Flight

Applied Science, Robotics / Jorge Paka

In 2021, Chinese scientists developed the RoboFalcon, a bird-inspired flapping-wing robot featuring a new mechanism that powered bat-like morphing wings for flight. Although effective at cruising speeds, the robot was unable to fly at lower speeds or take off independently. The same research team has now refined their design, unveiling RoboFalcon 2.0 in Science Advances.

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Advanced Humanoid Robot Performs the Moonwalk

Applied Science, Robotics / Valeriano Ndeyi

KAIST’s humanoid robot demonstrates world-class mobility, reaching 12 km/h with excellent stability and performing complex moves like the duckwalk and moonwalk, marking it as a next-generation platform for industrial use. Development of a Human-Like Lower-Body Platform for Next-Generation Humanoids Professor Park Hae-won’s team at KAIST’s HuboLab has developed the lower-body platform for a next-generation humanoid

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Building Robots that Adjust Based On Your Feelings

Applied Science, Robotics / Eduardo Paulo

Robots may be becoming more intelligent, but to genuinely assist people in everyday life, they must also develop greater empathy — the ability to detect and respond to human emotions as they happen. Why Emotional Intelligence Matters in Human-Robot Interaction Intelligence alone isn’t enough when interacting with humans in real-world settings; understanding context, mood, and

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Interacting with Robots can Reduce Feelings of Loneliness for Caregivers

Robotics, Science / Jorge Paka

These interactions with a social robot provided caregivers with something they deeply miss. In a quiet room at the University of Cambridge, something remarkable took place—not through technology or programming, but through simple conversation. A group of informal caregivers, emotionally drained from supporting their loved ones, discovered a sense of comfort not from therapy or

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Autonomous Diving Robot Clears Seabed Trash

Applied Science, Robotics / Valeriano Ndeyi

Picture an oversized arcade claw machine—only instead of toys, it picks up the waste littering the seafloor. That’s what an autonomous robot has been doing recently in Marseille. We humans generate a lot of waste, much of which gets dumped on land or into the sea, often ignored once it’s out of sight. This careless

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Humanoid Robot Launched for Better Interaction

Applied Science, Robotics / Jorge Paka

Chinese robotics firm Fourier has introduced its first full-sized humanoid care robot, GR-3, designed to blend functionality with emotional connection. As Fourier’s latest humanoid, GR-3 advances the mission to integrate robots into daily life, asking: Can they truly belong in human environments? Designing Robots with Emotional Appeal GR-3 was designed for both task performance and

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Even with Encryption, Robots are Vulnerable to Privacy Breaches

Applied Science, Robotics / Eduardo Paulo

A recent study by the University of Waterloo has revealed significant privacy vulnerabilities in collaborative robots, highlighting the need for enhanced protective measures. Widespread Adoption of Robotics and Emerging Privacy Risks In recent years, robotics have become widely used in both public and private sectors. Hospitals utilize robots as surgical assistants because of their precision

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