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Humanoid successfully conducts live HMND proof of concept with SAP and Martur Fompak

The boundary between digital intelligence and physical work has become increasingly blurred as Humanoid (HMND) and SAP successfully conducted a live test integrating agentic AI into industrial robots. By connecting HMND’s KinetIQ AI platform with the SAP Joule agent, the companies showcased embodied AI in action. A cloud AI agent autonomously directed the HMND 01 […]

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Q&A: Robots may lack sensation, but new sensor technologies could change that

A research team led in part by Huanyu “Larry” Cheng, James L. Henderson Jr. Memorial Associate Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Penn State, is developing a highly sensitive electronic “skin” for robots and prosthetic limbs using pressure sensors—tiny, paperclip-sized devices capable of measuring force across a surface. Cheng is a corresponding author of

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Robotic legs skate, climb stairs, and balance on one wheel in a demo

The Robotics and AI Institute (RAI) has released a new video of its Roadrunner robot. Despite having no torso, the two-legged machine impresses by rolling, stomping, climbing stairs, and even performing tricks on just one leg. Founded in 2022 with a US$400-million investment from Hyundai Motor Group, the Robotics and AI Institute (RAI) is led

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An AI-powered foot scanner may help reduce hospital admissions

A new study has found that an at-home AI “foot-recognition” scanner may help prevent hospital admissions caused by heart failure. According to the National Institute for Health and Care Research, with contributions from researchers in Torbay, the device can identify oedema, a build-up of fluid in the feet and ankles. This swelling signals that heart

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Scheimpflug cameras could extend LiDAR-like sensing from 6 m to 4 km

An optical principle identified over a century ago could soon be applied to areas like monitoring atmospheric turbulence, tracking objects in the air, and environmental mapping, according to researchers at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI). Using the Scheimpflug technique, the researchers are creating low-cost rangefinding cameras, advanced sensors, and computational methods to complement—and in

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Intelligent yarn monitors muscle activity within the body

Engineered from noise-resistant, conductive threads, the advanced smart fabric could be used for health monitoring, athletic performance, and rehabilitation, according to research published in the journal Science Advances. As a materials engineer at RIKEN, Sunghoon Lee merges his passion for sports with his drive for research. “Personally, I’m interested in baseball,” he says, noting that

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Bat-inspired ultrasound lets tiny drones navigate fog and smoke

Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), led by Nitin J. Sanket showed that palm-sized drones with ultrasound and AI can navigate fog, smoke, and other tough conditions using minimal power—perfect for search-and-rescue. The bat-inspired breakthrough, reported in Science Robotics, indicates that ultrasound could offer a lightweight, low-cost alternative to traditional drone navigation systems, which often

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A Chinese company created a device that instantly shows veins under the skin

What once couldn’t be seen without special equipment can now be easily observed. A Chinese company, Vivolight, gained online attention when a demo showed its portable device projecting a real-time vein map, helping staff locate veins quickly for injections, blood draws, and IVs. Despite its almost sci-fi appearance, the goal is simple: making routine procedures

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The wristband allows users to control a robotic hand using their own movements

Next time you’re scrolling on your phone, pause to appreciate what’s happening: that simple motion relies on the precise coordination of 34 muscles, 27 joints, and more than 100 tendons and ligaments in your hand. Our hands are, in fact, the most dexterous parts of the body, and replicating their subtle, complex movements has long

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UAE unveils a gym of the future, where AI uses a digital twin to guide fitness and nutrition

Have you ever imagined what gyms might look like in the future? If you think AI won’t transform fitness spaces, think again. The Abu Dhabi Department of Health has launched the “Gym of the Future,” redefining personalized fitness. Organizers unveiled this digital wellness concept on the opening day of Abu Dhabi Global Health Week on

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