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·June 18, 2014·3 min read

Modelling How Neurons Work Together

Researchers develop a highly accurate representation of how neurons behave when performing complex movements.

The image shows a prototype of the CellulARSkin.

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·June 10, 2014·3 min read

‘All Systems Go’ for a Paralyzed Person to Kick off the World Cup

A paralyzed person is expected to make the first kick in the World Cup this year, thanks to a new brain controlled exoskeleton with a sense of touch, designed by researchers at TUM.

This image shows a representation of the electrodes over neurons.

Featured Neurology

·June 5, 2014·4 min read

Making Artificial Vision Look More Natural

Researchers use electrical stimulation in retinal cells to produce the same patterns of activity which occur when the retina sees moving objects.

This image shows the Neurogrid circuit board.

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·April 28, 2014·5 min read

Scientists Create Circuit Board Modeled on the Human Brain

Researchers have developed faster and more energy efficient microchips based on the human brain. The technology offers greater possibilities for advances in robotic and understanding of the human brain.

Featured Neuroethics

·March 26, 2014·6 min read

Significant Progress Toward Creating “Benchtop Human” Reported

Researchers move a step closer to creating a bench-top human which could eventually replace animal testing.

This is a still from the video showing the robots in action.

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·February 13, 2014·5 min read

Herding Robots

Researchers develop a new system which allows fleets of robots to collaborate in new and unprecedented ways.

This is the robotic leg, shown from a frontal view.

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·November 8, 2013·4 min read

Robotic Advances Promise Artificial Legs That Emulate Healthy Limbs

Advances in robotics have made it possible to create artificial legs that can duplicate the natural movement of human legs. The research could help improve the mobility of lower-limb amputees.

The image shows Nabil Simaan testing a surgical robot that he designed.

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·October 25, 2013·5 min read

NRI Grant Will Provide Surgical Robots With a New Level of Machine Intelligence

The NRI is providing researchers with a $3.6 million grant to help develop a new kind of machine intelligence for surgical robotics.

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·October 24, 2013·4 min read

NIH Funds Development of Novel Robots to Assist People with Disabilities and Aid Doctors

The NIH has awarded three projects $2.4 million over the next five years to develop innovative robots which work cooperatively with people and adapt to changing environments. The robotics will improve human capabilities and enhance medical procedures.

The image shows Koribot going around a course.

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·October 18, 2013·2 min read

Two-Legged Robots Learn to Walk Like a Human

Researchers are attempting to teach two-legged robots a stable, and robust human way of walking.

This image is taken from the research paper. The caption best describes the image.

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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.