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Research Shows Brain-to-Text System Can Decode Speech from Brain Signals

Ever wonder what it would be like if a device could decode your thoughts into actual speech or written words?

26 Oct 2016

First-Ever Robotic Cleaning Technique Could Facilitate Automation in Neuroscience Research

For scientists listening in on the faint whispers of brain neurons, a first-ever robotic technique for cleaning the tiny devices that record the signals could facilitate a new level of automation in neuroscience research.

26 Oct 2016

MIT Researcher Analyzes New Role of Electric Motors in Cars, Robots, Microgrids, and Ships

Electric motors have existed since Thomas Davenport built the first functional model in 1834, and they play an important part in everyday life.

25 Oct 2016

New Research Explores Social Touch Interaction Between Humans and Robots

A squeeze in the arm, a pat on the shoulder, or a slap in the face – touch is an important part of the social interaction between people.

25 Oct 2016

Zebrafish Engage More with 3D-Moving Robotic Replicas than Other Stimuli, Research Finds

Authenticity is an important trait, and zebrafish take it especially seriously. An interdisciplinary team of researchers at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering discovered that zebrafish engage more with 3D-moving robotic models of themselves than with other stimuli.

25 Oct 2016

Robotic Tutors One Step Closer to Entering Classrooms

The use of robotic tutors in primary school classrooms is one step closer according to research recently published in the open access journal Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience.

25 Oct 2016

Artificial Intelligence Method Predicts Judicial Decisions of ECtHR

The judicial decisions of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) have been predicted to 79% accuracy using an artificial intelligence (AI) method developed by researchers in UCL, the University of Sheffield and the University of Pennsylvania.

25 Oct 2016

The Franklin Institute to Engage Audiences with Launch of Multi-tiered Virtual Reality Initiative of Museums Worldwide

The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia is transforming the way museums use digital technology to engage audiences with the launch of the most comprehensive, multi-tiered virtual reality initiative of museums worldwide.

24 Oct 2016

Smart Wheelchair Controller Automatically Avoids Obstacles, Studies Emotions of Users

Researchers in India are currently developing a wheelchair controller capable of automatically avoiding obstacles and understanding when the user is stressed or tired. The International Journal of Human Factors Modelling and Simulation has published details on this new innovation.

21 Oct 2016

Researchers Demonstrate First Complete Sabotage Attack on 3D Printed Drone Propeller

A group of researchers from three universities combined their skills to demonstrate the first complete sabotage attack on a 3D additive manufacturing (AM) system, describing the way a cyber attack and malicious manipulation of blueprints can seriously damage production of a machine or device.

21 Oct 2016

New UAS Rule Provides Easier Path for Commercial Drone Operators to Secure FAA Certification

The recent changes to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is a significant development because commercial drone operators will no longer require Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval by exemption, which has typically taken months to secure.

21 Oct 2016

Researchers Finding Ways to Improve Reliability in Artificial Intelligence Systems

Computers that learn for themselves are with us now. As they become more common in ‘high-stakes’ applications like robotic surgery, terrorism detection and driverless cars, researchers ask what can be done to make sure we can trust them.

21 Oct 2016

Archaeologists Test Virtual Reality Technology using Drones

A team of archeologists from The Australian National University (ANU) and Monash University are testing a new technology to construct a 3D virtual-reality map of the Plain of Jars in Laos, a place considered to be one of Asia's most mysterious sites.

20 Oct 2016

New Mobile Robot to Support Agri-Tech Research Activities at University of Lincoln Campus

Scientists at the University of Lincoln, UK, have taken delivery of an advanced new mobile robot to support agri-tech experiments at the University's agricultural field station.

20 Oct 2016

Research Findings Could Contribute to Designs for Water-Skimming Robots

Water striders' ability to walk and jump on the surfaces of ponds and lakes has long amazed curious observers -- and inspired robot designers who want to mimic the bugs' talent. Now, scientists have measured for the first time key parameters that allow them to walk on water -- by studying their leg shadows.

20 Oct 2016

Robotics News

Research Shows Brain-to-Text System Can Decode Speech from Brain Signals

First-Ever Robotic Cleaning Technique Could Facilitate Automation in Neuroscience Research

MIT Researcher Analyzes New Role of Electric Motors in Cars, Robots, Microgrids, and Ships

New Research Explores Social Touch Interaction Between Humans and Robots

Zebrafish Engage More with 3D-Moving Robotic Replicas than Other Stimuli, Research Finds

Robotic Tutors One Step Closer to Entering Classrooms

Artificial Intelligence Method Predicts Judicial Decisions of ECtHR

The Franklin Institute to Engage Audiences with Launch of Multi-tiered Virtual Reality Initiative of Museums Worldwide

Smart Wheelchair Controller Automatically Avoids Obstacles, Studies Emotions of Users

Researchers Demonstrate First Complete Sabotage Attack on 3D Printed Drone Propeller

New UAS Rule Provides Easier Path for Commercial Drone Operators to Secure FAA Certification

Researchers Finding Ways to Improve Reliability in Artificial Intelligence Systems

Archaeologists Test Virtual Reality Technology using Drones

New Mobile Robot to Support Agri-Tech Research Activities at University of Lincoln Campus

Research Findings Could Contribute to Designs for Water-Skimming Robots

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AI Governance Frameworks for Scientific Applications

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Thought Leaders

Robot Chef: The Future of Automated Meal Preparation

Tiny Robotic Crab: The Smallest-Ever Remote-Controlled Walking Robot

Resurrecting Ancient Cephalopods with Robots