Researchers at Seoul National University have developed a novel approach using porous triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) feet and deep reinforcement learning controller, which significantly reduces battery power consumption in quadruped robots. The solution reduces energy consumption by up to 6.2% while maintaining stable locomotion.
SourceSeoul National University of Science & Technology·JournalInternational Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 31, 2026
A research group developed an edible agent capable of social interaction to explore human-food interactions and psychological acceptance. Participants perceived different behaviors as affecting mind perception and reluctance to eat or guilt, indicating a need for further studies.
SourceThe University of Electro-Communications·JournalPLOS One·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 23, 2026
Researchers at Texas A&M University are designing how humans will build and survive on the moon, focusing on sustainable construction using lunar regolith. The institution's efforts aim to reduce costs associated with shipping materials to the moon, making it possible to produce rocket propellant locally.
Researchers explore how next-gen AI and sensor-rich operating rooms can enable more precise, data-driven, personalized surgery. Advances in multimodal data integration, machine learning, and robotic systems could enhance situational awareness and intraoperative decision-making.
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Researchers emphasize the need for more thorough frameworks to ensure AI-enabled robots embody human values. The field should focus on three complementary lines of defense: rules that shape robot decisions, checks that monitor behavior, and safety reasoning.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science·JournalScience Robotics·DateApr 29, 2026
Researchers found that popular AI models, such as large language models (LLMs), are prone to discrimination and fail critical safety checks. This poses a significant risk to robot safety, particularly in settings where vulnerable individuals are involved.
SourceCarnegie Mellon University·JournalInternational Journal of Social Robotics·DateNov 10, 2025
A new study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology found that interacting with robots through social games makes them seem more human-like. The researchers used a box-shaped robot called Cozmo and found that participants who played games with it considered it more human-like, whereas those who interacted mechanically did not.
SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalJournal of Experimental Psychology·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateJul 3, 2025
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Researchers developed an intelligent autonomous robot capable of automating hospital disinfection processes through dual disinfection system, increasing efficiency and precision. The robot's performance was validated through real-world testing, reducing the risk of infection in hospitals.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalIEEE Robotics & Automation Magazine·DateMay 7, 2025
A study published in Science Robotics found that diverse and inclusive teams in robotics research achieve higher motivation, commitment, and productivity. The team identified seven main benefits of workforce diversity and inclusive leadership, including increased innovation and reduced bias.
SourceMax Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems·JournalScience Robotics·TypeLiterature review·DateDec 12, 2024
Researchers created a measurement scale to assess robot human likeness, revealing four key qualities: appearance, emotional capacity, social intelligence, and self-understanding. To seem lifelike, robots must exhibit these traits, with self-understanding being the most challenging aspect to simulate.
SourceUniversity of Florida·JournalJournal of Service Research·TypeSurvey·DateDec 9, 2024
Penn Engineering researchers found that certain features of AI-governed robots have security vulnerabilities, putting safety at risk. The 'jailbreak' rate of OpenAI's ChatGPT was 100% in just days, bypassing safety guardrails and allowing manipulation or hacking.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 17, 2024
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Researchers at the University of Sydney and Queensland University of Technology have developed a new approach to designing cameras that process and scramble visual information. The approach, known as 'sighted systems,' creates distorted images that can still be used by robots to complete tasks but do not compromise privacy.
SourceUniversity of Sydney·JournalJournal of Responsible Technology·TypeImaging analysis·DateApr 4, 2024
The USC team created a low-cost, customizable learning kit for students to build their own 'robot friend' using the Blossom robot. The three-part module provides hands-on experience and instruction on various AI aspects, including robotics, machine learning, and software engineering.
Researchers examine whether robots and AI can replicate the ethical concepts attributed to human nurses, including advocacy, accountability, cooperation, and caring. While AI can inform patients about medical errors and present treatment options, it questions its ability to truly understand and empathize with patients' values.
SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalNursing Ethics·TypeLiterature review·DateJul 10, 2023
Assistant Professor Reza Ahmadzadeh at UMass Lowell has been awarded a $500,000 NSF CAREER grant to develop new algorithms for robots to learn complex tasks. The project aims to improve robot performance in everyday tasks, enabling them to assist older adults with daily chores and automate difficult duties in the workplace.
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A study at the University of Helsinki found that people accept human nurses overruling patient autonomy but reject similar decisions made by robots. The researchers suggest that human empathy is required to consider robot-made solutions equally acceptable as those made by humans. The findings imply that machines cannot comprehensively ...
SourceUniversity of Helsinki·JournalEuropean Journal of Social Psychology·DateSep 24, 2022
A recent study by MIT researchers found that family members trust devices with human-like social behaviors, such as Amazon's Alexa or Jibo's social robot. The study revealed significant effects of branding on perceptions, showing users viewed Google as more trustworthy than Amazon despite similar designs and functionality.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalFrontiers in Robotics and AI·DateJan 18, 2022
Researchers developed Empowerment to help robots and humans work together safely and effectively. The concept enables robots to prioritize human safety while maintaining their own autonomy.
SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Robotics and AI·DateJul 18, 2017
Researchers from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz have prepared a list of ethical concerns related to the use of virtual reality (VR). They recommend minimizing risks by providing clear warnings about potential psychological trauma, hallucinations, and unconscious influence. The authors also emphasize the need for regulations regard...
SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalFrontiers in Robotics and AI·DateMar 4, 2016
A collaborative project between UK researchers will focus on developing formal verification techniques for autonomous systems. The goal is to ensure robots make decisions that are safe, ethical, and follow legislation, with applications in industries such as automotive and manufacturing.
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The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists explores the impact of emerging military technologies on the laws of war, highlighting the need for new legal thinking and institutions to address asymmetric warfare. The article argues that current international law is no longer sufficient to handle the complexity of modern warfare.
SourceSAGE·JournalBulletin of the Atomic Scientists·DateJan 6, 2014
Top robotics expert Professor Noel Sharkey urges setting policy guidelines for the safe and ethical application of robots. Service robots are increasingly used in care settings, raising concerns about social isolation and potential psychological impacts on children and elderly individuals.
SourceUniversity of Sheffield·JournalScience·DateDec 18, 2008