FeaturedNeuroscience·June 20, 2018·2 min readRobotic Bloodhound Tracks Odors on the GroundResearchers have developed a new robot that can detect odors from sources on the ground.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 4, 2018·3 min readCometh the Cyborg: Improved Integration of Living Muscles into RobotsResearchers have developed a new method that generates fully functioning skeletal muscle tissue, which they incorporated into a biohybrid robot. The robot was able to generate fluid movement and continued muscle function for over a week.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 1, 2018·5 min readArtificial Nerve System Gives Prosthetic Devices and Robots a Sense of TouchResearchers have created an artificial nervous system that may give prosthetics and robots reflexes and the ability to sense touch. The system is sensitive enough to identify letters in the Braille alphabet.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·May 30, 2018·4 min readTeaching Chores to an AIResearchers report teaching an AI with an activity simulator could eventually help robots to perform chores like making a cup of coffee or setting a table.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 18, 2018·4 min readRobotic Assembly of the World’s Smallest HouseUsing a system dubbed μRobotex system, researchers have created a microhouse so small a mite can not fit through the front door. Researchers say the creation pushes forward the frontiers of optical nanotechnologies.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·May 15, 2018·5 min readRobot Teaches Itself How to Dress PeopleResearchers have developed a new robotic system than can help people to get dressed. The system relies on the force it feels to help guide a hospital gown onto a person's arm efficiently.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 6, 2018·4 min readIntelligent Agents on the Battle FieldA new paper considers how the military are utilizing neuroscience, engineering, big data and psychology to create intelligent agents that can assist personnel in warfare.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 4, 2018·5 min readFirst Robotic System Plays Tic-Tac-Toe to Improve Task PerformanceResearchers have developed a robot capable of playing a game of Tic-Tac-Toe. The robot can interact with patients in rehabilitation to help improve their motor skills.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·April 28, 2018·5 min readWhy a Robot Can’t Yet Outjump a FleaA new mathematical model may help to explain why we are not yet able to create a robot that can jump like a flea, but proposes a way we might get closer to achieving better nature inspired robots.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 25, 2018·4 min readTransparent Eel-Like Soft Robot Can Swim Silently UnderwaterRoboticists have developed an eel-like robot that uses artificial muscles to help propel itself through water.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 19, 2018·4 min readRobot Autonomously Assembles IKEA ChairA new robotics system has succeeded where so many humans fail; in autonomously assembling an IKEA chair without interruption.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 15, 2018·1 min readDeveloping Robots That Can Learn Like HumansResearchers are conducting a series of experiments to explore whether robots can acquire knowledge in a manner similar to human learning.Read More
