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Butterfly-inspired AI technology takes flight

Researchers develop an advanced, low-energy AI platform inspired by butterflies' ability to process sensory inputs more efficiently than current AI.

April 6, 2024 Read more

Intelligent liquid

Researchers develop metafluid with programmable response.

April 4, 2024 Read more

'Smart swarms' of tiny robots inspired by natural herd mentality

Researchers gave microrobot swarms adaptive time delay, allowing each bot to adapt to local changes, significantly increasing responsivity without compromising robustness.

April 3, 2024 Read more

Highlighting global strategies for accelerating AI in science

A new report offers a comprehensive analysis of the integration of artificial intelligence in science and research across various countries. It addresses both the advancements made and the challenges faced in this field.

March 28, 2024 Read more

AI decodes whole-cortex functional images to predict behavioral states

An AI image recognition algorithm can predict whether a mouse is moving or not based on brain functional imaging data.

March 21, 2024 Read more

An endless domino effect (w/video)

Researchers demonstrate the atypical behaviour of topological solitons in a robotic metamaterial, something which in the future may be used to control how robots move, sense their surroundings and communicate.

March 21, 2024 Read more

AI masters task learning and sharing skills with other AI

AI learns to perform tasks from instructions and describe them to another AI, showcasing a leap in cognitive capabilities.

March 18, 2024 Read more

Speaking without vocal cords, thanks to a new AI-assisted wearable device

Engineers have invented a soft, thin, stretchy device measuring just over 1 square inch that can be attached to the skin outside the throat to help people with dysfunctional vocal cords regain their voice function.

March 15, 2024 Read more

Chemists develop machine learning model for atomic-level interactions

Scientists have developed a novel machine learning interactive potential that is less costly than traditional quantum chemical simulations. The ANI-1xnr dataset they developed is now publicly available for research use.

March 13, 2024 Read more

Robotic interface masters a soft touch

Researchers have developed a haptic device capable of reproducing the softness of various materials, from a marshmallow to a beating heart, overcoming a deceptively complex challenge that has previously eluded roboticists.

March 12, 2024 Read more

Paper AI sensor mimics brain for health monitoring

A paper-based sensor based on the operation of the human brain paves the way for standalone energy-efficient AI-based health monitoring devices.

March 11, 2024 Read more

Researchers develop new machine learning method for modeling of chemical reactions

have used machine learning to create a model that can simulate reactive processes in a diverse set of organic materials and conditions.

March 7, 2024 Read more

Can artificial intelligence-based systems spot hard-to-detect space debris?

In a new study, investigators demonstrate the benefits of using deep learning to detect space objects, debris, and satellites in Low Earth Orbit.

March 6, 2024 Read more

A breakthrough for neuromorphic devices with high-performance spin-wave reservoir computing

Researchers has developed a theoretical model for a high-performance spin wave reservoir computing (RC) that utilizes spintronics technology. The breakthrough moves scientists closer to realizing energy-efficient, nanoscale computing with unparalleled computational power.

March 6, 2024 Read more

A novel method for studying brain-like circuitry in nanomaterials

Increasingly, scientists are turning to the human brain as a model for solving computing challenges related to artificial intelligence and nanodevices. But doing so requires materials that can mimic our neural circuits at the very smallest scale.

March 5, 2024 Read more

AI-enabled atomic robotic probe to advance quantum material manufacturing

Scientists have pioneered a new methodology of fabricating carbon-based quantum materials at the atomic scale by integrating scanning probe microscopy techniques and deep neural networks.

March 1, 2024 Read more

Building bionic jellyfish for ocean exploration (w/video)

Biohybrid robotic jellyfish, which can be thought of as ocean-going cyborgs, augment jellyfish with electronics that enhance their swimming and a prosthetic 'hat' that can carry a small payload while also making the jellyfish swim in a more streamlined manner.

March 1, 2024 Read more

Machine learning innovations and applications in nanotechnology

Explore how machine learning impacts nanoscience and nanotechnology, leading to breakthroughs in material science, diagnostics, and energy solutions.

February 29, 2024 Read more