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·June 28, 2019·3 min read

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.

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·June 21, 2019·6 min read

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.

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·June 20, 2019·5 min read

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.

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·June 3, 2019·4 min read

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.

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·May 20, 2019·4 min read

Dog-like robot made by students jumps, flips and trots

Stanford Doggo, a student-designed dog-like robot, can perform a variety of acrobatic tricks and traverse challenging environments. The student investors have provided construction plans and parts lists online for DIY scientists who wish to build their own version of the robopup.

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·May 19, 2019·5 min read

Children describe technology that gives them a sense of ambiguity as ‘creepy’

Children consider technologies that pose an ambiguous threat as 'creepy'. Researchers pinpoint five aspects of technology that contribute to the feeling of ambiguity, examples of which are lack of control, ominous physical appearance and mimicry.

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·May 16, 2019·4 min read

New AI Sees Like a Human, Filling in the Blanks

A new deep learning system takes glimpses of its surroundings, representing less than 20% of a 360-degree view and infers the rest of the environment.

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·May 13, 2019·5 min read

Room for thought: Brain region that watches for walls identified

MEG neuroimaging implicates the occipital place area (OPA) in our ability to rapidly sense our surroundings. The findings may advance improving machine learning and robotics technology aimed at mimicking visual processes in the human brain.

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·April 8, 2019·3 min read

Robots created with 3D printers could be caring for those in golden years

A new method is able to efficiently design and fabricate soft robots using 3D printing technology. The ASM can perform complex motions, such as gripping and crawling.

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·April 5, 2019·3 min read

When robots commit wrongdoing, people may incorrectly assign the blame

As robots become more autonomous, people will regard them as more responsible for accidental wrongdoing.

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·April 5, 2019·4 min read

Robots to autocomplete soldier tasks

Study uncovers how the brain coordinates between different regions while executing cognitive tasks. The findings may help advance artificial intelligence algorithms.

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·March 18, 2019·5 min read

The robots that dementia caregivers want: Robots for joy, robots for sorrow

Working with caregivers, researchers have identified a number of characteristics required for robots to support both dementia patients and those who provide supportive care.