A new study shows how tiny robotic vessels powered by acoustic waves and an on-board bubble motor can be maneuvered through cellular landscapes using magnets. A new study from the lab of Tho... Read more
Robots need to know the reason why they are doing a job if they are to effectively and safely work alongside people in the near future. In simple terms, this means machines need to understan... Read more
Study assesses psychological impact of job losses through technology Generally speaking, most people find the idea of workers being replaced by robots or software worse than if the jobs are... Read more
Signals help neural network identify objects by touch; system could aid robotics and prosthetics design Wearing a sensor-packed glove while handling a variety of objects, MIT researchers hav... Read more
Maryland research could fundamentally alter and improve the basic artificial intelligence task of sensorimotor representation—how agents like robots translate what they sense into what they... Read more
Living organisms expand and contract soft tissues to achieve complex, 3D movements and functions, but replicating those movements with man-made materials has proven challenging. A University... Read more
A new material developed by CUÂ Boulder engineers can transform into complex, pre-programmed shapes via light and temperature stimuli, allowing a literal square peg to morph and fit into a ro... Read more