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Reprogrammable bistable structure makes soft grippers faster

Compared 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.

November 29, 2023 Read more

Artificial intelligence paves way for new medicines

Researchers have developed an AI model that can predict where a drug molecule can be chemically altered.

November 29, 2023 Read more

Researchers engineer a material that can perform different tasks depending on temperature

Researchers report that they have developed a new composite material designed to change behaviors depending on temperature in order to perform specific tasks. These materials are poised to be part of the next generation of autonomous robotics that will interact with the environment.

November 28, 2023 Read more

Unlocking the secrets of cells with AI

Researchers developed a new program that provides a more accurate understanding of the peptide sequences in cells. They use machine learning to help analyze the makeup of unfamiliar cells, which could lead to more personalized medicine in the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases.

November 28, 2023 Read more

New method uses crowdsourced feedback to help train robots

Human Guided Exploration (HuGE) enables AI agents to learn quickly with some help from humans, even if the humans make mistakes.

November 27, 2023 Read more

Ultrasensitive multifunctional electronic skin mimics spider skin to enable resilient robotics

Researchers develop flexible electronic sensor skins with extreme resilience that maintains accurate strain and temperature measurements when submerged in harsh acids or swung between scorching heat and subzero icy seawater.

November 27, 2023 Read more

Smart textile breakthrough enables intuitive and dynamic haptic feedback for immersive VR experiences

Ingenious auxetic shape-memory alloy wire lattice textile realizes zone-specified actuation to convey readily discerned complex tactile sensations, enabling intuitive navigation when immersed in virtual environments.

November 25, 2023 Read more

Bubble-driven microrobots for remote biological sampling and waste clean-up

Researchers design a new acoustically actuated microrobot using microbubbles arranged akin to an acoustic metamaterial, boosting performance. The hovering bots enable contactless debris clearance and biological sampling, holding promise for microfluidic and clinical applications.

November 24, 2023 Read more

Synthetic microbots mimic plankton to achieve 3D motion

A novel approach to microbotic movement utilizes a dual-actuation strategy to replicate the 3D locomotion of plankton, paving the way for complex maneuvers in microrobotics.

November 23, 2023 Read more

Biomimetic soft robotic design mimics plant twining behavior

Researchers develop a soft continuum arm that replicates a climbing plant's structural adaptability and tactile reflexes using only a single sensor and actuator, demonstrating the power of biomimetics.

November 23, 2023 Read more

AI for perovskite solar cells: Key to better manufacturing

Artificial Intelligence methods guide researchers in developing improved manufacturing processes for highly efficient solar cells - a blueprint for other research areas.

November 22, 2023 Read more

The first eco-friendly fluorescent artificial seed for monitoring soil temperature by using drones

A novel soft robot inspired by natural Acer seeds and can monitor the temperature of the soil by becoming luminescent.

November 21, 2023 Read more

Redefining the quest for artificial intelligence: What should replace the Turing test?

Scientists suggest that it is time to shift the focus from whether a machine can mimic human responses to a more fundamental question: 'Does a program reason in the way that humans reason?'

November 20, 2023 Read more

AI system self-organizes to develop features of brains of complex organisms

Scientists have shown that placing physical constraints on an artificially-intelligent system - in much the same way that the human brain has to develop and operate within physical and biological constraints - allows it to develop features of the brains of complex organisms in order to solve tasks.

November 20, 2023 Read more

New photothermal material enables remote-controlled soft robots to crawl like earthworms

Combining liquid crystal polymers and bioinspired angled bristles lets soft robots crawl forward simply when illuminated with infrared light.

November 19, 2023 Read more

The mind's eye of a neural network system

A diagnostic tool for neural networks makes finding errors as easy as spotting mountains from an airplane.

November 17, 2023 Read more

New twist on AI makes the most of sparse sensor data

An innovative approach to artificial intelligence (AI) enables reconstructing a broad field of data, such as overall ocean temperature, from a small number of field-deployable sensors using low-powered 'edge' computing, with broad applications across industry, science and medicine.

November 14, 2023 Read more

Autonomous lab reduces discovery of best-in-class quantum dots from years to hours

It can take years of focused laboratory work to determine how to make the highest quality materials for use in electronic and photonic devices. Researchers have now developed an autonomous system that can identify how to synthesize 'best-in-class' materials for specific applications in hours or days.

November 13, 2023 Read more