Most four-legged robots we see today feature rigid, single-piece bodies, a design that works well for many of their tasks.However, for tight or vertical spaces, a flexible frame offers key advantages—making the KLEIYN robodog stand out. The Advantage of a Flexible Spine While robots like ANYmal, Lynx, and Go2 showcase impressive agility and are often […]
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Eighty years ago, at 5:29 a.m. on July 16, 1945, a momentous and devastating event unfolded in the New Mexico desert. That morning, the U.S. Army conducted the Trinity test—the world’s first detonation of a nuclear bomb—using a plutonium-based implosion device nicknamed “the Gadget.” This unprecedented explosion marked the dawn of the nuclear age and
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Although roboticists have developed increasingly sophisticated systems over the past decades, most current robots still lack the dexterity and sensory capabilities of human hands. As a result, their effectiveness in real-world tasks—such as household chores, disaster debris removal, and assembly or maintenance work is often limited, especially in high-temperature environments like steel mills and foundries,
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Modern robots are limited by rigid, closed bodies that can’t grow, self-repair, or adapt. But scientists at Columbia University have now created robots that can physically “grow,” “heal,” and enhance themselves by absorbing material from their surroundings or other robots. A new study in Science Advances introduces “Robot Metabolism“—a process that lets robots take in
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AI software company Hugging Face is entering the desktop robotics space in the most charming way possible. Its latest creation, the Reachy Mini, is an 11-inch-tall desktop robot that arrives with a minimal setup. Out of the box, it comes with 15 preloaded behaviors—including facial tracking, hand tracking, and dancing—but expanding its abilities requires user
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New research suggests that long daily walks may help both prevent and manage chronic lower back pain. A population study in Norway revealed that individuals who walked more than 78 minutes a day—regardless of pace—had a significantly lower risk of developing chronic low back pain. Back pain remains one of the leading causes of disability
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Though often seen as omens of bad luck in Western culture, one black cat has proven quite the opposite for a group of scientists.Pepper, a dark-coated feline, helped identify a new virus capable of infecting humans — marking the second time he has contributed to the discovery of a novel pathogen. A Shrew, a Scientist,
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A recent study by pediatricians at the US Nationwide Children’s Hospital has revealed a sharp rise in cases of nicotine poisoning among young children caused by ingesting nicotine pouches. What Are Nicotine Pouches? Also called “white snus,” these pouches typically contain powdered nicotine mixed with sweeteners and flavorings. Users place them between the lip and
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Since around 2010, the pace of global warming has accelerated, contributing to a succession of record-breaking warm years. The exact cause of this rapid increase remains one of the major unsolved questions in climate science. East Asia’s Pollution Reductions as a Key Driver A recent study suggests that significant reductions in air pollution — especially
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How can an AI system be developed to closely replicate human speech?Nagoya University researchers have advanced this goal by creating J-Moshi—the first public AI mimicking Japanese conversational styles. J-Moshi Captures the Natural Flow of Japanese Conversation Through Aizuchi J-Moshi replicates the natural rhythm of Japanese conversation, which frequently includes brief interjections called aizuchi. Responses like
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