FeaturedMost PopularNeuroscience VideosPsychology·September 25, 2016·3 min readRobots Don’t Need to be Human Look AlikesA new paper looks at human-robot interactions and concludes that a robot does not need to be a true 'humanoid' to be accepted by people, so long as its signals are designed correctly.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 22, 2016·5 min readBrain to Robot: “Move, Please”Researchers have developed a new robotic exoskeleton system that uses the power of thought control to help move a person's hand.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosVisual Neuroscience·September 12, 2016·4 min readWorld’s First Operation Inside Eye Using a RobotSurgeons have successfully performed the world's first operation inside the eye using a robot.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 31, 2016·4 min readMachines Can Learn By Simply ObservingResearchers report it is now possible for machines to learn how artificial and natural systems work by simply observing them.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 20, 2016·4 min readArtificial Synapses Rivals Biological Ones in Energy ConsumptionA newly developed artificial synapse could have implications for use in AI computing.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 12, 2016·4 min readActivity of Nerve Cells in Freely Moving Animal Analyzed by New Robotic Microscope SystemResearchers successfully use a robotic microscope to reveal the functional diversification of nerve cells that release dopamine.Read More
Featured·June 7, 2016·6 min readFlight of the RoboBeeRoboBees could some day assist in reconnaissance missions, aid in remote communications and even act as artificial pollinators, researchers hope.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 4, 2016·5 min readActuators Inspired by MuscleResearchers have developed new actuators based on bicep muscles which could pave the way for entirely soft bodied robots.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 27, 2016·2 min readCyborgs Closer to Reality in Future Stages of Human EvolutionThanks to new technologies and the opportunity for neuroprosthetics, humans appear to be firmly on the path to becoming cyborgs, a new book claims.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 23, 2016·4 min readWhy We Can’t Tickle OurselvesA researcher investigates why we find it impossible to tickle ourselves.Read More
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
