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Hydrogels pave way for future of soft robotics

Researchers have created an open-source, commercially available fiber extruder to benefit future research with hydrogels and soft robotics.

September 17, 2022 Read more

Even smartest AI models don't match human visual processing

A new study highlights how deep-network models take potentially dangerous 'shortcuts' in solving complex recognition tasks.

September 17, 2022 Read more

Beyond AlphaFold: A.I. excels at creating new proteins

Three new papers show how machine learning can accelerate solutions for protein design challenges.

September 15, 2022 Read more

Sharing a laugh: Scientists teach a robot when to have a sense of humor

Researchers have developed an AI that appropriately detects and responds to human laughter at a shared moment during a conversation.

September 15, 2022 Read more

Tiny, caterpillar-like soft robot folds, rolls, grabs and degrades (w/video)

Researchers have developed a soft, biodegradable, magnetic millirobot inspired by the walking and grabbing capabilities of insects.

September 14, 2022 Read more

Robots that recognize and express intentions

One of the challenges of intelligent computer programmes - agents - is that they need to recognize and express intentions.

September 14, 2022 Read more

Breakthrough reported in machine learning-enhanced quantum chemistry

The use of machine learning to predict chemical properties offers the promise of great technological advances, with applications from cleaner energy to faster pharmaceutical drug design.

September 14, 2022 Read more

New method for comparing neural networks exposes how artificial intelligence works

Researchers developed a novel approach for comparing neural networks that looks within the 'black box' of artificial intelligence to help researchers understand neural network behavior.

September 13, 2022 Read more

Robo-bug: a rechargeable, remote-controllable cyborg cockroach

Researchers have engineered a system for creating remote controlled cyborg cockroaches, equipped with a tiny wireless control module that is powered by a rechargeable battery attached to a solar cell. This achievement will help make the use of cyborg insects a practical reality.

September 5, 2022 Read more

A novel approach to creating tailored odors and fragrances using machine learning

Can we use machine learning methods to predict the sensing data of odor mixtures and design new smells? A new study does just that.

September 5, 2022 Read more

How artificial intelligence can explain its decisions

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be trained to recognise whether a tissue image contains a tumour. However, exactly how it makes its decision has remained a mystery until now.

September 2, 2022 Read more

Soaking up the sun with artificial intelligence

A new algorithm could lead to pivotal discovery of new materials for solar cells.

September 1, 2022 Read more

3D artificial pneumatic muscles for future 'makers'

Artificial pneumatic muscles consisting of 3D-printed structures that can extend and contract as required.

August 30, 2022 Read more

AI spurs scientists to advance materials research

New machine learning model can compute melting points for any compound.

August 29, 2022 Read more

A faster way to study 2D materials for next-generation quantum and electronic devices

New approach leverages artificial intelligence to augment automated experiments.

August 25, 2022 Read more

Seamlessly integrating energy devices and systems into smart homes, buildings and grids

A Smart Applications REFerence SAREF ontology contributes to the development of the global digital market by enabling solutions from different providers and activity sectors in the Internet of things (IoT) to work together. This includes domains such as big data, cybersecurity, and electric grids.

August 22, 2022 Read more

Microrobots could unblock medical devices in the body

Swarms of microrobots injected into the human body could unblock internal medical devices and avoid the need for further surgery.

August 18, 2022 Read more

A new neuromorphic chip for AI on the edge, at a small fraction of the energy and size of today's compute platforms

The NeuRRAM chip is the first compute-in-memory chip to demonstrate a wide range of AI applications at a fraction of the energy consumed by other platforms while maintaining equivalent accuracy.

August 17, 2022 Read more