Understanding the animal brain could help robots wash your dishes
A biological neural network which is sculpted by evolution provides a scaffolding to facilitate quick and easy learning.... Read More...
Neurobotics
Brain-controlled prosthetic hand to become reality
Researchers are developing a sophisticated prosthetic hand that can be directly controlled by the thoughts of the user.... Read More...
Microrobots show promise for treating tumors
Newly designed microbots can deliver vital drugs throughout the human body. The microbots can traverse the body and penetrate bodily mucus to efficiently deliver medications to target sites.... Read More...
Research Identifies New Pathways for Sensory Learning in the Brain
Automated robotic technology allows researchers to identify new pathways activated when the brain rewires circuits in response to experience.... Read More...
How can you tell if another person, animal or thing is conscious? Try these 3 tests
From artificial intelligence to animals and people in comas, researchers evaluate different methods to test the presence of consciousness.... Read More...
Brain network evaluates robot likeability
Neuroimaging reveals brain area activity in the amygdala and prefrontal cortex helps people determine the likability of robots and suitability for social partnership.... Read More...
Social robots can benefit hospitalized children
Huggable, a social robot teddy bear, helps to improve various health and emotional outcomes for children in hospital.... Read More...
3D printed prosthetic hand can guess how you play Rock, Paper, Scissors
A 3D printed hand which uses a computer interface to learn can replicate hand movements. ... Read More...
Brain cells for 3D vision discovered
Researchers have identified neurons in the brains of praying mantises that are able to compute 3D direction and distance. The findings may help to develop better technology for machine and robotic vision. ... Read More...
Spotting objects amid clutter
Researchers have developed a new algorithm that enables robots to identify objects hidden in 3D data. The new system may help with improving robotic vehicles and autonomous robots. ... Read More...
First-ever successful mind-controlled robotic arm without brain implants
Using EEG and brain computer interface technology, researchers have created a robotic arm that can be controlled without brain implants.... Read More...
Six fingers per hand: Polydactyly equals extra motor ability
Polydactyly, a condition where one is born with an extra finger, has significant benefits when it comes to motor skill and control. fMRI neuroimaging reveals those with extra fingers are able to move the digits independently of other fingers. The findings could help with the development of new prosthetics that extend motor abilities.... Read More...