Dysarthria, a speech impairment, affects nearly half of stroke survivors, making it difficult to speak clearly or form full sentences due to weakened facial muscles and vocal cords. Recovery is often slow and frustrating, impacting quality of life during rehabilitation. Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed Revoice, a wearable device designed to help […]
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To operate effectively in dynamic, unstructured settings, robots require AI trained on diverse sensory data. Microsoft Corp. today introduced Rho-alpha (ρα), the first robotics-focused model derived from its Phi family of vision-language models. Rho-Alpha Boosts Robot Autonomy with VLA Capabilities According to Microsoft, vision-language-action (VLA) models allow physical AI systems to sense, reason, and act
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Finnish researchers are advancing wireless power transmission using ultrasonic waves, lasers, and radio frequencies, paving the way for applications in industry, homes, and sensor networks. The project is led by researchers from the Universities of Helsinki and Oulu, aiming to develop safe, efficient, and scalable wireless power solutions for challenging environments. One of the most
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NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy have confirmed their ongoing collaboration to create a nuclear fission reactor for use on the Moon’s surface. NASA announced it aims to finish the reactor’s development, including possible Earth tests, by 2030. The reactor is intended to provide reliable, long-term power for lunar missions, reducing the need to
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What happens when you merge Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Alexa with Boston Dynamics’ four-legged robots? The result is “Astro,” an intelligent, hearing-and-seeing robodog. Researchers at Florida Atlantic University’s Machine Perception and Cognitive Robotics Laboratory (MPCR), part of the Center for Complex Systems and Brain Sciences in FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, are bringing
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Labor shortages in the agricultural sector are fueling increased interest in robotic solutions for automated harvesting. However, certain crops continue to pose significant challenges for machines. Tomatoes, for instance, grow in clusters, requiring robots to selectively pick only the ripe fruit while leaving unripe ones on the vine. Achieving this consistently demands both accurate decision-making
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The head of French engine manufacturer Safran stated on Wednesday that hydrogen-powered airplanes, promoted by some as a means to significantly reduce carbon emissions from aviation, are not expected to become a practical technology in the near future. Olivier Andries told a French parliamentary committee that “hydrogen in aviation is more suited for the 22nd
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NASA footage showed four International Space Station crew members splashing down in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday following the first-ever medical evacuation in the station’s history. NASA video showed the capsule carrying American astronauts Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, and Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui touching down off the coast of San
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Four astronauts evacuated from the International Space Station (ISS) safely returned to Earth after a “serious” medical issue cut their mission short by a month. The crew’s captain, NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, was the first to leave the spacecraft, smiling and wobbling slightly before lying on a gurney as part of standard procedures. NASA’s Zena
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The Tesla Robovan concept debuted at the company’s “We, Robot” event last October and was met with an enthusiastic response. Interest has surged again after an executive hinted it could evolve into a self-driving RV. A Driverless Design Beyond Urban Mobility The Tesla Robovan prototype is a modular, fully autonomous vehicle for up to 20
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