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Manifold Tech’s Odin 1 Brings Spatial Intelligence to Robots

Applied Science, Robotics /

Shenzhen-based Manifold Tech raised a seven-figure RMB pre-Series A round, backed by Hony Capital.The funds will be used to support custom production of core components, scale up product deployment, and broaden market reach. Earlier, the company raised seed funding from ZhenFund and received angel investment from Junsan Capital. Deep Tech Roots: Manifold Emerges from University […]

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Scientists Find Brain Link Between Physical Pain and Emotion

Applied Science, Neuroscience /

Scientists have uncovered a brain circuit responsible for the emotional impact of pain, shedding light on why certain physical injuries lead to prolonged suffering. This discovery challenges existing views on pain processing and could revolutionize the way chronic pain is treated. Pain consists of several key elements, with two primary ones being the sensory and

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Attending Live Events May be the Key to Happiness, Study Finds

Psychology, Social /

A new study from the University of South Australia has revealed that regularly participating in in-person events can greatly enhance overall well-being. A study conducted by tourism and event management researchers at UniSA and Flinders University found that regularly attending events like festivals, exhibitions, sports games, farmers markets, and food gatherings can significantly boost positive

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New Brain Research Shows Dopamine Operates In a Completely Unexpected Way

Healthcare, Medicine /

Instead of flooding the brain as once thought, dopamine is released in precise, ultra-rapid bursts that target specific neurons. This breakthrough overturns a century-old understanding of dopamine and could revolutionize treatments for conditions like ADHD and Parkinson’s disease. Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus discovered, while studying dopamine transmission, that the neurotransmitter

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Trump Appoints Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as Interim Head of NASA

Astronomy, Planetary Science /

Amid historic budget reductions and the threat of widespread layoffs, U.S. President Donald Trump has named Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as the acting Administrator of NASA. The appointment is temporary, with Duffy set to maintain his role at the Department of Transportation while also taking on leadership at NASA, Trump announced on his social media

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Autonomous Robotic Surgeon Achieves Flawless Organ Removal with 100% Success Rate

Healthcare, Medicine /

We’re moving closer to operating rooms where we’re the only humans present, thanks to the world’s first surgery carried out by a robot that could respond and learn in real time. Its precision and expertise were on par with that of veteran surgeons. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University trained a robot using surgical videos, then

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Diligent Robotics Hires Two Ex-Cruise Leaders

Applied Science, Robotics /

Diligent Robotics is strengthening its leadership team as it prepares to scale its fleet of hospital and pharmacy-assisting humanoid robots. The Austin-based startup announced Thursday that it has appointed Rashed Haq as CTO and Todd Brugger as COO—both formerly of Cruise, GM’s autonomous vehicle unit that shut down earlier this year. Haq led AI and

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Humanoid Robot Insists it has no Intention of ‘Replacing Human Artists’

Applied Science, Robotics /

This week, humanoid robot and acclaimed artist Ai-Da revealed a new portrait of King Charles, explaining the inspiration behind the intricate work—and assuring it has no intention of “replacing” humans. Engineers designed Ai-Da, one of the world’s most advanced humanoid robots, to resemble a human woman, giving her a lifelike face, expressive hazel eyes, and

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Robotic Coyotes Guard U.S. Airfields with Cyber-Charm and Force

Applied Science, Robotics /

Why use an ordinary robot when you could deploy a robotic coyote? That’s the idea behind the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) project—a cybernetic prairie predator designed to keep airfields free of dangerous wildlife. Airfields constantly face the challenge of birds and other wildlife, which can seriously endanger aircraft and operations. Birds

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Humanoid Robots Could Ease Surgery Delays and Staff Shortages

Applied Science, Robotics /

With crowded waiting rooms, rising doctor burnout, and growing surgical delays and cancellations, humanoid surgical robots present a potential solution—according to UC San Diego robotics expert Michael Yip in a Science Robotics perspective piece. Modern surgical robots are expensive, task-specific machines that require highly trained doctors to operate—making them difficult to scale. While AI and

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