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NTU Singapore and Waseda University scientists develop a diving suit for cyborg cockroaches

Scientists from NTU Singapore and Waseda University have developed a flexible 'diving suit' for cyborg cockroaches, allowing them to survive and move underwater for up to three hours. The suit generates oxygen and delivers it directly to the insect's breathing holes, enabling them to thrive in low-oxygen environments.

SourceNanyang Technological University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 29, 2026

NTU Singapore scientists use AI-powered robot to assemble cyborg insects for use in search and rescue efforts

Researchers at NTU Singapore have developed an AI-powered robotic system to assemble cyborg insects for search and rescue efforts, significantly reducing preparation time and human error. The automated system can attach electronic backpacks to Madagascar hissing cockroaches in under 8 minutes, about 30 times quicker than manual methods.

SourceNanyang Technological University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 28, 2025

Researchers develop a novel vote-based model for more accurate hand-held object pose estimation

Researchers developed a novel vote-based model for accurate hand-held object pose estimation, addressing issues with existing approaches. The new framework achieves significant improvements in accuracy and robustness, enabling robots to handle complex objects and advancing AR technologies.

SourceShibaura Institute of Technology·JournalAlexandria Engineering Journal·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 1, 2025

Morphing facial technology sheds light on the boundaries of self-recognition

A study by Dr. Shunichi Kasahara found that levels of identification with one's face remain consistent regardless of agency or control over facial movements. The results suggest that a sense of agency does not significantly impact our ability to judge our facial identity, even in scenarios like deepfakes.

SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 29, 2024

A swarm to save the day

Researchers propose using coordinated multi-swarm drones to quell forest fires, leveraging AI-enabled fire detection and autonomous decision-making. The approach could lead to more efficient fire suppression and reduced response times.

SourceIndian Institute of Science (IISc)·JournalIEEE Transactions on Systems Man and Cybernetics Systems·DateMar 21, 2024

Can AI push the boundaries of privacy and reach the subconscious mind?

The European Union's AI act could enable AI to access our subconscious minds, potentially leading to manipulation. According to Ignasi Beltran de Heredia, only 5% of brain activity is conscious, and the remaining 95% operates subconsciously, making it difficult for us to control or even be aware of.

SourceUniversitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)·JournalRevista de la Facultad de Derecho de México·TypeLiterature review·DateNov 24, 2023

Robot centipedes go for a walk

Researchers from Osaka University developed a biomimetic robot that uses dynamic instability to navigate uneven terrain. The robot can switch between straight and curved walking motions, making it suitable for search and rescue operations or planetary exploration.

SourceOsaka University·JournalSoft Robotics·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 29, 2023

Rats have a double view of the world

Researchers at Max Planck Institute found that rats move their eyes in opposite directions, allowing them to maintain a constant binocular field and detect potential threats. This adaptation is thought to increase their chances of survival against birds and other predators.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalNature·DateMay 27, 2013

Perception is stored in single neurones

Researchers found that single neurons in a brain region reacted to specific features, conveying detailed information about the diagnostic features of categories. The monkeys' brains used these learned features to recognize matching faces, demonstrating how neural training sharpens perception and enables the brain to encode and interpre...

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalNature·DateJan 18, 2002