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Smart, cheap 'Joey' bot could soon help clear blockages in critical pipes underground

Researchers have developed the first mini-robot that can find its own way independently through networks of narrow pipes underground, to inspect any damage or leaks.

November 16, 2022 Read more

Soft robotic microfinger enables interaction with insects through tactile sensing

Researchers have developed a soft micro-robotic finger that allows humans to directly interact with insects. This could enable human-environment interaction at previously inaccessible scales.

November 10, 2022 Read more

Using vibrations to control a swarm of tiny robots

Despite their potential, microrobots' size often means they have limited sensing, communication, motility, and computation abilities, but new research enhances their ability to collaborate efficiently.

November 10, 2022 Read more

A 5G-enabled AI-based malware classification system for the next generation of cybersecurity

Researchers develop a 5G-enabled deep learning approach for classifying malware attacks on the Industrial Internet of Things.

November 8, 2022 Read more

Floppy or not: AI predicts properties of complex metamaterials

Researchers tested how well artificial intelligence (AI) can predict the properties of so-called combinatorial mechanical metamaterials.

November 4, 2022 Read more

Artificial intelligence makes enzyme engineering easy

Researchers have demonstrated a proof-of-concept for a novel use of artificial intelligence for enzyme engineering that does not require an enzyme's crystal structure.

November 3, 2022 Read more

Artificial intelligence and molecule machine join forces to generalize automated chemistry

Artificial intelligence, 'building-block' chemistry and a molecule-making machine teamed up to find the best general reaction conditions for synthesizing chemicals important to biomedical and materials research - a finding that could speed innovation and drug discovery as well as make complex chemistry automated and accessible.

October 31, 2022 Read more

Fighting tumours with magnetic bacteria

Researchers are planning to use magnetic bacteria to fight cancerous tumours. They have now found a way for these microorganisms to effectively cross blood vessel walls and subsequently colonise a tumour.

October 27, 2022 Read more

Researchers create an algorithm that maximizes IoT sensor inference accuracy using edge computing

A new algorithm makes use of edge computing infrastructure (processing, analyzing, and storing data closer to where it is generated to enable faster, near real-time analysis and responses) to increase IoT sensor inference accuracy while observing latency constraints.

October 25, 2022 Read more

Elephant trunk-mimetic robot hand is capable of gripping even fine needles

Research team develops a gripper that mimics an elephant's trunk to pinch and attach to objects at the same time. Able to grip objects of various sizes by pinching or attaching to objects with a single gripper.

October 25, 2022 Read more

An artificial polariton neuron as a step towards photonic system that mimics the operation of the human brain

Researchers used photons to create a spiking neuron, i.e. the basic element of the future photonic neural network processor.

October 24, 2022 Read more

New compact and dexterous robotic finger that can withstand physical impacts

New research advances designs of robotic hands, a step closer to a complete dexterous hand for harsh working environments.

October 24, 2022 Read more

Tentacle robot can gently grasp fragile objects (w/video)

Jellyfish-like soft gripper mimics the mechanics of curly hair.

October 22, 2022 Read more

Engineers design AI material that learns behaviors and adapts to changing conditions

Mechanical engineers have designed a new class of material that can learn behaviors over time and develop a 'muscle memory' of its own, allowing for real-time adaptation to changing external forces.

October 19, 2022 Read more

With morphing limbs, a robot that travels by land and water

The robot, ART (Amphibious Robotic Turtle), takes inspiration from water and land turtles.

October 15, 2022 Read more

New walking robot design could revolutionize how we build things in space

Researchers have designed a state-of-the-art walking robot that could revolutionize large construction projects in space. They tested the feasibility of the robot for the in-space assembly of a 25m Large Aperture Space Telescope.

October 14, 2022 Read more

'Smart plastic' material is step forward toward soft, flexible robotics and electronics

Scientists have developed a first-of-its-kind material that can change from soft and stretchy to hard and rigid after exposure to a catalyst and visible light.

October 13, 2022 Read more

Tiny particles work together to do big things

Simple microparticles can beat rhythmically together, generating an oscillating electrical current that could be used to power microrobotic devices.

October 13, 2022 Read more