FeaturedNeuroscience·January 23, 2022·5 min readHow Robots Learn to HikeA newly developed control technology that combines proprioception with visual perception allows robots to tackle rough terrains faster and more efficiently.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 18, 2022·7 min read“Hey, Alexa! Are You Trustworthy?”: The More Social Behaviors AI Assistants Exhibit, the More We Trust ThemPeople tend to think voice-user AI interfaces such as Siri or Alexa are more competent and emotionally engaging if they exhibit social cues.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·December 1, 2021·4 min readBionic Eye Study Paves the Way Toward Human TrialsA newly designed bionic eye is safe and stable for long-term implantation, researchers conclude following a three-month study in sheep. The discovery paves the way for human trials of the bionic device.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·November 30, 2021·7 min readXenobots: Team Builds First Living Robots That Can ReproduceResearchers report Xenobots, a computer-designed, hand-assembled organism can find and gather single cells, and assemble "baby" Xenobots. After a few days, the immature Xanobots can also find cells and replicate themselves.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 5, 2021·6 min readGiving Robots Social SkillsEnabling social skills in robots could lead to smoother, more positive human-robot interactions, researchers say.Read More
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
