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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

Strategic Messaging Can Help Build Trust for Effective Human-Robot Communication

Strategic messaging that precedes human-robot interaction can help build the trust needed for effective human-robot communication and positive interaction outcomes, according to a study published in Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.

20 Oct 2016

MIT Research Prepares Humanoid Robot for Future Space Missions

A six-foot, 300 pounds weighing astronaut named Valkyrie is being prepared by Sarah Hensley for a mission to Mars. It is equipped with an extended chest cavity making it look distinctly female. Hensley is working on the movements of one of Valkyrie's arms throughout the current semester.

19 Oct 2016

Robotics News

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

Strategic Messaging Can Help Build Trust for Effective Human-Robot Communication

MIT Research Prepares Humanoid Robot for Future Space Missions

Anki's Cozmo Robot Marks New Era for Consumer Robotics

Aurora Demonstrates ALIAS Automated Flight System Capabilities on Cessna Caravan

Drones/sUAS to Assist Residential, Commercial Property Damage Inspection Caused by Hurricane Matthew

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