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·July 31, 2015·6 min read

Robotic Insect Mimics the Ability of the Water Strider to Jump On Water

Researchers take inspiration from the water strider and create a robot insect that can jump on water.

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·May 5, 2017·9 min read

Hand That Sees Offers New Hope For Amputees

Researchers have developed a new prosthetic hand with the ability to 'see' objects. They believe their invention can allow the wearer to automatically reach for objects.

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·February 21, 2023·2 min read

Robot Helps Students With Learning Disabilities Stay Focused

QT, a newly developed social robot, is successful at helping children with learning disabilities stay focused on their school work. Researchers say the robot makes positive contributions to the classroom and learning environment for those with learning disabilities.

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·April 28, 2020·3 min read

Rat spinal cords control neural function in biobots

Researchers combined intact neurons from a rat's spinal cord with a tissue-engineered 3D muscle system, creating a biohybrid robot, or biobot. After culturing the system for seven days, the motor neurons from the spinal cord produced electrical activity, causing contractions in the artificial muscles and mimicking the behavior of the peripheral nervous system. The findings could have positive implications for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders that affect motor control.

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·September 8, 2023·5 min read

Brainless Robots Navigate Mazes

Researchers designed a "brainless" soft robot that can autonomously navigate through complex environments using physical intelligence. Unlike their previous model, which could only turn upon encountering obstacles, this robot can turn on its own.

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·January 17, 2023·5 min read

Simple Neural Networks Outperform More Complex Systems for Controlling Robotic Prosthetics

Feed-forward neural networks improve speed and provide more accurate control of brain-controlled prosthetic hands and fingers.

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·June 23, 2020·3 min read

A furry social robot can reduce pain and increase happiness

One hour long session with a cuddly seal-like social robot increased happiness, boosted oxytocin levels, and reduced pain in adults.

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·December 8, 2014·3 min read

Engineer Applies Robot Control Theory to Improve Prosthetic Legs

New research allows those with robotic controlled prosthetic legs to walk almost as fast as an able bodied person.

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·January 9, 2019·2 min read

First Pregnancy After Robot Assisted Uterus Transplant

Researchers report a woman who underwent revolutionary robotic uterine transplant surgery is now pregnant. The child will be the first born following a transplant using the new robotic surgical technique.

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·April 24, 2012·1 min read

Wearable Muscle Suit Makes Heavy Lifting a Cinch

A lightweight exoskeleton will allow the elderly to move around more easily. New Scientist heads to a Japanese laboratory to...

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·January 11, 2019·5 min read

3D Printed Robot Hand Plays the Piano

Researchers have developed a 3D printed robotic hand which is able to play simple pieces of music on a piano by moving its wrist.

A hand is holding a small chip and that is shown enlarged.

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·March 8, 2019·3 min read

New Cell Sized Micro Robots Might Make Incredible Journeys

Researchers have harnessed the latest nanofabrication techniques to create bug-shaped robots that are wirelessly powered, able to walk, able to survive harsh environments and tiny enough to be injected through an ordinary hypodermic needle.

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Robotics

Robotic Insect Mimics the Ability of the Water Strider to Jump On Water

Hand That Sees Offers New Hope For Amputees

Rat spinal cords control neural function in biobots

Brainless Robots Navigate Mazes

Simple Neural Networks Outperform More Complex Systems for Controlling Robotic Prosthetics

Engineer Applies Robot Control Theory to Improve Prosthetic Legs

First Pregnancy After Robot Assisted Uterus Transplant

Wearable Muscle Suit Makes Heavy Lifting a Cinch

3D Printed Robot Hand Plays the Piano

New Cell Sized Micro Robots Might Make Incredible Journeys

Jamais Vu: When the Familiar Turns Eerily New

New Tools Illuminate Myelin Growth in Infants

From Vinyl to Visions: Fruit Flies Showcase Decision-Making Prowess

Jellyfish Show Remarkable Learning Skills

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