FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 27, 2021·5 min readRobotic Pet Boosts Mood, Behavior and Cognition in Adults With DementiaResearchers report improvement in mood, behaviors, and cognition in older adults with dementia, thanks to the aid of a robotic furry companion.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 14, 2021·4 min readHow the Brain Ignores Distracting Information to Coordinate MovementsResearchers have identified how specific neurons in the cuneate nucleus help filter distracting information to coordinate dexterous movements. The findings have implications for the development of new prosthetics and robotic equipment that can fine-tune movement based on the sense of touch.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 13, 2021·6 min readDo Alexa and Siri Make Kids Bossier?A new study shows how sophisticated social awareness in children can be in the transference of behavior.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 11, 2021·5 min readSmall, Mighty Robots Mimic the Powerful Punch of Mantis ShrimpEngineers have created a new robot that models the mechanics of the strong punch of the mantis shrimp.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 1, 2021·4 min readBionic Arm That Restores Natural Behaviors in Patients With Upper Limb Amputations DevelopedA newly developed bionic arm combines motor control with touch and hand movement sensations, allowing those with upper-arm amputations to behave and react as though they haven't lost their limb.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 1, 2021·4 min readWhen Humans Play in Competition With a Humanoid Robot, They Delay Their Decisions When the Robot Looks at ThemThe gaze of a humanoid robot influences the way people react to social decision-making tasks.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 30, 2021·5 min readUnease Beyond the Uncanny Valley: How People React to the Same FacesA new study examines people's responses to cloned faces, which could soon be the norm for humanized robots.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·August 22, 2021·6 min readMagnets Could Offer Better Control of Prosthetic LimbsUsing magnetic beads implanted into muscle tissue within the amputated residuum of animals, researchers have created a more precise way to control prosthetic limbs.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·August 16, 2021·6 min readInflatable Robotic Hand Gives Amputees Real-Time Tactile ControlMIT researchers have developed a new, lightweight robotic hand that provides tactile feedback and is dexterous enough to perform tasks like zipping a suitcase and pouring juice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 10, 2021·4 min readTiny ‘Maniac’ Robots Could Deliver Drugs Directly to Central Nervous SystemMagnetic microrobots move against fluid flow and precisely deliver substances to neural materials.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 22, 2021·4 min readNew Algorithm Flies Drones Faster Than Human Racing PilotsA new artificial intelligence algorithm can find the quickest trajectory to fly a drone through a series of waypoints on a circuit. The AI proved to be faster at controlling the drone and completing the track than two world-class human pilots.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·June 21, 2021·3 min readA Robot Has Learned to Combine Vision and TouchCombining deep learning algorithms with robotic engineering, researchers have developed a new robot able to combine vision and touch.Read More