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·January 23, 2022·5 min read

How Robots Learn to Hike

A newly developed control technology that combines proprioception with visual perception allows robots to tackle rough terrains faster and more efficiently.

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·January 18, 2022·7 min read

“Hey, Alexa! Are You Trustworthy?”: The More Social Behaviors AI Assistants Exhibit, the More We Trust Them

People tend to think voice-user AI interfaces such as Siri or Alexa are more competent and emotionally engaging if they exhibit social cues.

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·December 1, 2021·4 min read

Bionic Eye Study Paves the Way Toward Human Trials

A 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.

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·November 30, 2021·7 min read

Xenobots: Team Builds First Living Robots That Can Reproduce

Researchers 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.

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·November 5, 2021·6 min read

Giving Robots Social Skills

Enabling social skills in robots could lead to smoother, more positive human-robot interactions, researchers say.

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·October 27, 2021·5 min read

Robotic Pet Boosts Mood, Behavior and Cognition in Adults With Dementia

Researchers report improvement in mood, behaviors, and cognition in older adults with dementia, thanks to the aid of a robotic furry companion.

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·October 14, 2021·4 min read

How the Brain Ignores Distracting Information to Coordinate Movements

Researchers 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.

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·September 13, 2021·6 min read

Do Alexa and Siri Make Kids Bossier?

A new study shows how sophisticated social awareness in children can be in the transference of behavior.

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·September 11, 2021·5 min read

Small, Mighty Robots Mimic the Powerful Punch of Mantis Shrimp

Engineers have created a new robot that models the mechanics of the strong punch of the mantis shrimp.

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·September 1, 2021·4 min read

Bionic Arm That Restores Natural Behaviors in Patients With Upper Limb Amputations Developed

A 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.