FeaturedNeuroscience·June 6, 2022·4 min readScientists Use Robots to Reveal How Predatory Fish Cope With Unpredictable PreyFindings challenge the long-standing view that behaving unpredictably helps animals survive when they encounter predators.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 22, 2022·9 min readRobotic Surgery Is Safer and Improves Patient Recovery TimeRobotic surgery for bladder removal decreased recovery time and hospital stay duration for patients, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 25, 2022·4 min readArtificial Intelligence and Robotics Uncover Hidden Signatures of Parkinson’s DiseaseCombining AI and robotics technology, researchers have identified new cellular characteristics of Parkinson's disease in skin cell samples from patients.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 20, 2022·3 min readA New Type of Hand Prosthesis Learns From the User, and the User Learns From the ProsthesisResearchers have developed a new, fully automated prosthetic arm that learns during normal use and adapts to varying conditions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 14, 2022·3 min readNew Clinical Research Will Test Brain’s Ability to Adapt to Advanced Bionic LimbsAn innovative new clinical trial seeks to explore how the brain adapts to bionic arms in children born without limbs. The study aims to improve prosthetics mastery in children.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 10, 2022·5 min readSensing Signals in Paralyzed MusclesResearchers explore the use of myoelectric signals to detect intended hand gestures in patients with tetraplegia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 7, 2022·4 min readHarnessing AI and Robotics to Treat Spinal Cord InjuriesResearchers have successfully stabilized an enzyme that is able to degrade scar tissue as a result of spinal cord injury with the help of AI and robotics.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 2, 2022·5 min readHow to Help Humans Understand RobotsApplying theories from psychology and cognitive science may help humans learn to collaborate with robots faster and more effectively, researchers report.Read More
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
