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·September 12, 2017·3 min read

Self-Reconfiguring Modular Robots Can Merge, Split and Heal While Retaining Full Sensorimotor Control

Researchers have developed modular robots that can become independent robotic entities by merging and splitting. This ability allows the robots to autonomously alter their shape to suit the task at hand. The system is also able to retain sensorimotor control during alteration and self heal by removing or repairing specific parts.

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·August 25, 2017·4 min read

Computer Algorithm Links Facial Masculinity to Autism

Researchers applied a computer algorithm to 3D facial images of children diagnosed with ASD. The algorithm detected both males and females with autism had more masculine features than children not on the spectrum.

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·August 18, 2017·4 min read

Smart Computers

Researchers report a convolutional neural network has been used to decode brain signals from EEG data. Scientists believe deep learning systems could be important tools for neuroscience analysis and could help revolutionize brain research.

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·August 17, 2017·4 min read

Computer Approaches Human Skill for First Time in Mapping Brain

Washington State University researchers have developed a computer algorithm that can accurately map brain networks from electronic microscopy images.

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·August 15, 2017·4 min read

New Machine Learning Program Shows Promise For Early Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Researchers have developed a new algorithm that integrates Alzheimer's indicators from MRI measurements to predict patients with the neurodegenerative disease.

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·August 7, 2017·5 min read

Artificial Intelligence Helps Monitor Sleep

MIT researchers have developed a new, non invasive method to help monitor sleep patterns. The device uses an advanced AI algorithm to analyze wireless signals around a person and translate the measurements into sleep stages. Researchers plan to use the technology to study how Parkinson's disease affects sleep.

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·August 6, 2017·3 min read

Colorizing Images With Deep Neural Networks

Researchers from UC Berkeley have developed a new technique that uses deep networks and AI to colorize images.

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·August 4, 2017·5 min read

Cultural Activities May Influence the Way We Think

A new PNAS study reports cultural activities directly influence learning processes, affecting how we collect different kinds of data. Researchers developed a new learning model that explains how culture helped shaped our cognition. Understanding these principles may someday be useful in AI development, researchers say.

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·August 4, 2017·5 min read

Why Humans Find Faulty Robots More Likable

As social robotics is becoming more popular, researchers explore how people react to the technology. They report people show significantly stronger liking to faulty robots than those that interact perfectly.

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·August 2, 2017·3 min read

New AI Tool Increases Adaptability and Autonomy of Skyrim NPCs

Researchers have developed a new gaming artificial intelligence tool that uses social behavior models to allow nonplayer characters (NPCs) to be more reactive and adaptable to player behavior.

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·August 2, 2017·4 min read

Neural Networks Model Audience Reactions to Movies

A new artificial neural network can assess a viewer's reaction to movies based on patterns of facial expressions. With enough information, researchers say the ANN will be able to assess how an audience is reacting to a movie and predict an individual's response based on a few minutes of observation.