Researchers have developed a fluid switch using ionic polymer artificial muscles that operates at ultra-low power and produces a force 34 times greater than its weight.
Jan 11th, 2024
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In a computational study leveraging AI, scientists assessed 160 billion molecules, a number exceeding the people born in the entire span of human history. Their goal was to screen the molecules for suitability as liquid carriers of hydrogen.
Jan 10th, 2024
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Researchers have developed a new soft robot design that engages in three simultaneous behaviors: rolling forward, spinning like a record,and following a path that orbits around a central point.
Jan 9th, 2024
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To meet the need for safe, sustainably-produced food for a growing global population, biosensing experts point to smart, connective technologies yet to be fully explored.
Jan 5th, 2024
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Coscientist is a copilot for science, making experimentation faster and more accurate.
Dec 22nd, 2023
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A tactile perception system capable of providing human-like multimodal tactile information to objects like robots and wearable devices that require tactile data in real time has been developed.
Dec 22nd, 2023
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The study demonstrates that training in Interlingual Respeaking, a demanding human-AI collaboration for creating live subtitles, not only meets the evolving demands of the language industry but also enhances the cognitive abilities of language professionals.
Dec 18th, 2023
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While debate continues on the pros and cons of the proliferation of artificial intelligence in a broad range of applications, one channel in which it is making undisputed advancement is medical research.
Dec 15th, 2023
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In a world-first, researchers have developed a portable, non-invasive system that can decode silent thoughts and turn them into text.
Dec 12th, 2023
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For the first time ever, wireless millirobots navigated a narrow blood vessel both along and against arterial flow.
Dec 12th, 2023
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An innovative fiber, merging cotton's flexibility with polyanilin's conductivity, demonstrates promising applications in e-textiles, powering LED lights and sensing ammonia gas.
Dec 11th, 2023
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Researchers have utilized liquid metal to construct programmable photothermal actuators based on asymmetric thermal expansion.
Dec 8th, 2023
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Researchers 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
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Researchers 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
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New 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
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Researchers develop customizable photo-responsive films that sustain complex deformations, enabling rapid prototyping of resilient multifunctional soft robots for real-world applications.
Dec 5th, 2023
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A new, data-driven approach could lead to better solutions for tricky optimization problems like global package routing or power grid operation.
Dec 5th, 2023
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Researchers use AI to identify toxic substances in wastewater with greater accuracy and speed.
Dec 5th, 2023
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