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Disney Packs Big Emotion into Little Robot
A team of Disney Research scientists last week unveiled a bipedal robotic character combining a child-size frame with stubby legs, wiggling antennae, and an expressive...
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This Robot Could Be the Key to Empowering People With Disabilities
It's simple to use and gives users—and their caregivers—much needed independence.
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AI Beats Human Sleuth at Finding Problematic Images in Research Papers
A study by independent U.K. biologist Sholto David found that artificial intelligence can identify image manipulation in research papers faster and more accurately...
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Chinese Scientists Claim Record Smashing Quantum Computing Breakthrough
Paper says JiuZhang 3 is a million times faster than its predecessor and light years ahead of the world's fastest supercomputer
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Software Detects Hidden Emotions in Parents
Software can identify complex hidden emotions by mapping facial features and evaluating the intensities of multiple facial expressions.
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Dubai to Start Robotaxi Trials
The U.A.E. city of Dubai will launch its first wave of robotaxis this month in a bid to reduce congestion and accidents.
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Morphing Robots Can Grip, Climb, Crawl Like Insects
Three new robotic systems can adapt their shapes to better navigate tough terrain.
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An Hour of Training to Control Third Robotic Arm
Researchers found that one hour of training is sufficient to make working with supernumerary robotic arms as effective as working with a partner.
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Scientists Simulate Ant Warfare Using Age of Empires Computer Game
Scientists used the computer game "Age of Empires" to simulate ant ‘warfare’, in efforts to eradicate an invasive ant species.
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Student Invents Affordable Fire-Fighting Robot
University of Texas at Austin's Siddarth Thakur developed a robot to assist firefighters.
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Cough Sound Analyzed to Identify the Severity of COVID-19 Patients
A study identified cough characteristics that can help assess the severity of COVID-19 and enable long-term monitoring of patients with respiratory diseases.
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Building Up the U.S. Semiconductor Industry
U.S. chipmakers await monetary support from the government a year after supporting legislation was signed into law.
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Wearable Device Data Links Reduced Sleep, Activity in Pregnancy to Premature Birth Risk
Scientists have associated a lack of sleep and reduced physical activity during pregnancy with the risk of premature birth.
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Multi-Purpose Robot Changes Shape for Different Uses
A tetrahedron-shaped robot developed by researchers at the U.K.'s University of Bristol features flexible piping that allows it to alter its shape, size, and movements...
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MilliMobile Self-Driving Robot Is Powered by Light, Radio Waves
The self-driving, four-wheeled MilliMobile robot created by University of Washington researchers draws power from ambient light or radio waves, and can travel 10...
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Procyon Photonics — The High School-Run Startup That Could Revolutionize Computing
Procyon believes it might be possible to run ChatGPT's large language model neural networks on their hardware.
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AI Is Policing the Package Theft Beat for UPS
UPS and other large logistics companies are rolling out technology to curtail porch piracy.
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