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·June 7, 2025·4 min read

Robot Yawns Spark Contagious Yawning in Chimps

Chimpanzees have been observed yawning and lying down after seeing a humanoid android mimic a yawning facial expression, indicating contagious yawning triggered by an artificial agent. This study is the first to show yawn contagion in response to an inanimate model, suggesting that yawns may serve as a rest cue in addition to a social reflex.

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·July 8, 2013·2 min read

Robot Mom Would Beat Robot Butler in Popularity Contest

Researchers discover people express more positive feelings towards a robot that would take care of them than a robot which needed their care.

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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 4, 2018·5 min read

First Robotic System Plays Tic-Tac-Toe to Improve Task Performance

Researchers 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.

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·October 25, 2016·5 min read

Robotic Cleaning Technique Could Automate Neuroscience Research

A new robotic cleaning technique allows for pipettes used for patch clamp recordings to be used for as many as 11 recordings, researchers report.

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·October 14, 2013·4 min read

A Blueprint for Restoring Touch With a Prosthetic Hand

Researchers develop a new blueprint for touch-sensitive prosthetic limbs. The findings could someday convey real-time sensory information for amputees.