FeaturedNeuroscience·May 22, 2016·2 min readAnimal Training Techniques Teach Robots New TricksResearchers are using methods used for training animals to help teach robots how to perform new tasks.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 20, 2016·5 min readStatic Electricity Allows RoboBees to Land and Stick to SurfacesResearchers have developed flying microrobots that are able to perch during flight to save energy, just like bats, birds and insects.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 12, 2016·2 min readClinical Trial of Robotic Legs Help Patients to Walk AgainClinical trials are underway for 'robotic legs' that can help those with movement disorders to regain mobility.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 10, 2016·3 min readUnderstanding the ‘Neglected’ SensesA new study of touch and movement could benefit people with movement disorders and improve the design of new robotics.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·May 5, 2016·2 min readResearchers Develop a Bee Model That Will Impact the Development of Aerial RoboticsResearchers have developed a computer model that shows how bees use vision to detect movement.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·April 16, 2016·4 min readFish Eyed Lens Cuts Through the DarkResearchers have developed a new artificial eye that can see in the dark.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 7, 2016·3 min readScientists Invent Robotic ‘Artist’ That Spray Paints Giant MuralsResearchers have invented a "smart" paint spray can that robotically reproduces photographs as large-scale murals.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·April 5, 2016·2 min readCan Touching A Robot Elicit Physiological Arousal in Humans?People show more emotional arousal when instructed to touch intimate areas of a robot's body than when instructed to touch more accessible areas, such as arms and legs, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 14, 2016·5 min readSocial Robot Helps Kids Learn Through Personalized InteractionsTega, a socially assertive educational robot is able to interpret emotional responses of students and create a personalized motivational strategy, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience Videos·March 8, 2016·4 min readDeep Learning: A Giant Step For RobotsResearchers look to improve deep learning abilities and learned skill application in robots.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience Videos·March 3, 2016·4 min readSuper Elastic Electroluminescent ‘Skin’ Will Soon Create Mood RobotsNew technology can allow robots to change their color and interface based on the user's needs or moods.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 23, 2016·4 min readComputers Can Tell If You’re BoredComputers that are able to read a person's body language and tell whether they are bored or not may help lead to the development of empathetic robots and revolutionize online learning, a new study reports.Read More