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Artificial eyes could bring human-like sight to self-driving cars, robots

Inspired by the way human eyes adjust from bright to dark settings, the new system is able to recognize visual patterns with high accuracy in mixed lighting in a test reminiscent of an eye doctor exam.

June 9, 2026 Read more

AI-guided AFM analyzes nanostructures without human intervention

AI integration could help atomic force microscopy optimize scans, enhance images and interpret nanostructures without human intervention.

June 8, 2026 Read more

Fish-scale sensor gives robots a better sense of touch

Fish-scale-like gaps help soft robotic grippers sense bending, texture, and firmness through small contact changes.

June 5, 2026 Read more

AI-powered tiny optical device corrects distorted light for sharper imaging

AI-powered tiny optical device corrects distorted light in a single image, enabling sharper imaging for microscopy, astronomy and compact optical systems.

June 5, 2026 Read more

Teaching AI to design optical surfaces using real-world imperfections

Researchers developed an AI-powered deep-learning framework trained on experimental data rather than simulations, enabling faster and more accurate design of light-controlling nanostructures.

June 4, 2026 Read more

AI-designed material wrinkles enable programmable surface patterns

AI-guided material wrinkles could create low-cost micro- and nanoscale surface patterns for anti-counterfeiting and flexible electronics.

June 4, 2026 Read more

Physics-trained digital 'super-brain' speeds up technology development

A digital 'super-brain' with built-in knowledge of the fundamental laws of nature can speed up the development of optical components for everything from quantum computers to eyeglass or camera lenses.

June 4, 2026 Read more

Microrobots repair spinal cord

Researchers developed a novel approach to treating spinal cord injuries: controllable microrobots deliver stem cells directly to the site of an injury, where they promote nerve cell regeneration. In animal experiments, this approach significantly improved mobility.

June 2, 2026 Read more

Fewer animal experiments thanks to virtual mouse

Researchers have developed an AI-supported computer model of a mouse body that uses machine learning to predict how different nanomaterials are distributed in the mouse organism.

June 2, 2026 Read more

A stair-climbing robot that catches itself when it falls

A reinforcement-learning-based safety system teaches a stair-traversing service robot to brace itself mid-fall, addressing one of the biggest barriers to deploying autonomous robots on staircases.

May 29, 2026 Read more

Liquid metal pump powers soft robotic butterfly at less than 0.1 volts

A pea-sized liquid metal pump drives soft robots and wearables at ultra-low voltage, enabling portable fluidic actuation without bulky hardware.

May 28, 2026 Read more

AI listens to insect body signals to guide cyborg cockroaches

AI-guided cyborg cockroaches use internal signals to estimate environmental states and steer movement while reducing unnecessary stimulation.

May 28, 2026 Read more

Perfect randomness realized for the first time

Researchers have, for the first time, created certifiably perfect random numbers using a quantum experiment. These can be used, for instance, for encrypting messages.

May 27, 2026 Read more

Accelerating discovery with AI

Automating electron microscopy experimental design with agentic AI

May 22, 2026 Read more

Quantum computing partnership targets faster design of advanced functional materials

Quantum computing and AI-driven molecular simulations could accelerate discovery and design of advanced materials for chemistry and life science applications.

May 21, 2026 Read more

A new way to detect harmful bacteria in real time

AI-powered real-time sensing detects bacteria via volatile chemical fingerprints, enabling faster infection diagnosis and targeted treatment.

May 19, 2026 Read more

New AI infrastructure to help robots and machines learn in real time

By processing data on site rather than in distant cloud systems, the Vetra AI infrastructure enables faster, safer learning for robotics and other AI-powered technologies.

May 18, 2026 Read more

AI framework predicts hidden defects that weaken metal 3D-printed parts

A new AI framework predicts microscopic defects in metal 3D printing, forecasting part strength in seconds and cutting trial-and-error in materials design.

May 15, 2026 Read more