Plant-inspired liquid metal actuators unlock new potential for flexible robotics
Researchers have utilized liquid metal to construct programmable photothermal actuators based on asymmetric thermal expansion.
Dec 8th, 2023
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Researchers have utilized liquid metal to construct programmable photothermal actuators based on asymmetric thermal expansion.
Dec 8th, 2023
Read moreResearchers have released a new, open-source platform called Cascade that can run artificial intelligence models in a way that slashes expenses and energy costs while dramatically improving performance.
Dec 8th, 2023
Read moreResearchers develop digitally encodable mechanical metamaterial that uses graphical stiffness patterns to encode over 563 trillion configurable states. This allows in situ programming of versatile mechanical properties and responses for the first time. The adaptive material platform promises substantial advances in soft robotics and interactive machines.
Dec 7th, 2023
Read moreNew research shows that a better understanding of muscle activity patterns in the forearm supports a more intuitive and natural control of artificial limbs.
Dec 6th, 2023
Read moreResearchers develop customizable photo-responsive films that sustain complex deformations, enabling rapid prototyping of resilient multifunctional soft robots for real-world applications.
Dec 5th, 2023
Read moreA new, data-driven approach could lead to better solutions for tricky optimization problems like global package routing or power grid operation.
Dec 5th, 2023
Read moreResearchers use AI to identify toxic substances in wastewater with greater accuracy and speed.
Dec 5th, 2023
Read moreArtificial intelligence tools hold promise for applications ranging from autonomous vehicles to the interpretation of medical images. However, a new study finds these AI tools are more vulnerable than previously thought to targeted attacks that effectively force AI systems to make bad decisions.
Dec 5th, 2023
Read moreOne day, humans might be able to use their touch and thoughts instead of screens to interact with the digital world.
Dec 5th, 2023
Read moreInspired by a small and slow snail, scientists have developed a robot protype that may one day scoop up microplastics from the surfaces of oceans, seas and lakes.
Dec 5th, 2023
Read moreThe field of soft microrobotics is entering a new era driven by advances in polymeric materials, 3D microprinting, and magnetic guidance systems enabling futuristic diagnostic and therapeutic biomedical interventions.
Dec 4th, 2023
Read moreResearchers develop a soft robotic arm that mimics octopus agility using stretchable electronics, achieving dexterous functionality previously difficult for fully soft robots.
Dec 3rd, 2023
Read moreIn a step toward more autonomous soft robots and wearable technologies, researchers have created a device that uses color to simultaneously sense multiple mechanical and temperature stimuli.
Dec 2nd, 2023
Read moreThe Materials Project, an open-access database founded in 2011, computes the properties of both known and predicted materials. The new dataset includes how the atoms of a material are arranged (the crystal structure) and how stable it is (formation energy).
Nov 29th, 2023
Read moreNew research demonstrates advanced flapping-wing aircraft with collision-sensing, energy-harvesting wings that enable sustained flight and environmental monitoring, overcoming key barriers towards autonomous, agile, insect-scale robots.
Nov 29th, 2023
Read moreCompared with existing bistable actuators, the proposed actuators could be controlled to perform diverse sensitivities and therefore exhibit multiple gripping modes and various response speeds by simply reprogramming this structure.
Nov 29th, 2023
Read moreResearchers have developed an AI model that can predict where a drug molecule can be chemically altered.
Nov 29th, 2023
Read moreHuman Guided Exploration (HuGE) enables AI agents to learn quickly with some help from humans, even if the humans make mistakes.
Nov 27th, 2023
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