Articles tagged with Robotics
N-Side's smart pet wearable necklace can analyze body temperature, stress level, and sleep quality in real-time. The company plans to receive feedback from 100 people to improve the technology and product quality.
A Columbia Engineering team has invented a robotic device called the Trunk-Support Trainer (TruST) that can help people with spinal cord injuries sit more stably. The study found that TruST enabled patients to expand their active sitting workspace by an average of 25%, improving their trunk control and balance limits.
A Rutgers-led team has created an automated system to produce polymers, enabling the rapid creation of unique materials with special properties. This innovation aims to improve human health through various applications such as drugs and regenerative medicine.
New UBC research reveals that robotic vehicles like Amazon delivery drones or Mars rovers can be hacked using stealth attacks, causing them to crash or complete their missions late. The study identifies weaknesses in robotic vehicle software that could allow attackers to disrupt behavior and evade detection.
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago report that robotic kidney transplants produce similar one- and three-year patient survival rates as those seen among nonobese patients. The study included over 230 robotic-assisted kidney transplants in patients with obesity, achieving dramatic reductions in post-surgery wound infections.
Researchers at MIT have developed a robot with an extendable appendage that can twist and turn in various configurations, yet remains rigid enough to support heavy loads. The robot's design is inspired by the way plants grow, allowing it to adapt to different tasks and environments.
Véronique Dehant's research aims to understand Mars' core, which is essential for determining the planet's habitability and potential for life. The ExoMars mission will collect Martian radio science data and analyze the planet's rotation to gain insights into its innards.
The U.S. Army's foundational research program has led to advancements in four critical areas of ground combat robotics, including sensing, movement, and teamwork. The government investment is crucial for ensuring U.S. Warfighters maintain a combat advantage, while also aligning research priorities to defeat near-peer adversarial threats.
The University of Bristol's Mantis robotic arm provides light, affordable, and simple solution for everyday users, enabling them to build and use robots without expensive kit or skills. The system simulates the sense of touch, providing haptic force feedback, and can be built and used by anyone from a secondary school student.
The 'Flying Fish' robot uses a water-reactive chemical reaction to create gas, which propels it out of the water and into a glide of up to 26 meters. The robot can travel long distances without additional power, making it suitable for collecting water samples in hazardous environments.
Four researchers from Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia have been awarded ERC Starting grants to develop collaborative robotics and biotechnologies. Their projects aim to improve human-robot interactions, create new solar energy storage methods, and enhance immunotherapies using genetically modified T cells.
Researchers present an integrated strategy for computer-augmented chemical synthesis, successfully yielding 15 different medicinally related small molecules. Their AI-informed, robotically controlled platform has the potential to greatly improve the synthesis of complex molecules, reducing manual labor and increasing scalability.
A recent study published in Scientific Reports found that humans can empathize with robots by experiencing life from their perspective. By simulating the experience of being a robot, participants showed a friendlier attitude towards them and perceived them as socially closer.
Dogs can be trained to respond to haptic vibration commands using a modified canine vest containing vibrating motors. The technology has promising results for human-canine communication in search and rescue and service animal applications.
A study using functional magnetic resonance imaging identified a brain network that determines if a robot is a worthy social partner. Participants preferred more lifelike robots, but disliked those with human-like features.
A KIST research team has successfully taught a robot to trap a dropped ball like a soccer player using surface electromyograms (sEMG) of muscles. The technology enables robots with flexible joints to mimic human movements, advancing the study of interactions between humans and robots.
Researchers have developed L-TEAM, a low-temperature DNA amplification method that works at body temperature, enabling highly sensitive nucleic acid detection. The method reduces non-specific amplification errors, making it suitable for disease diagnostics and biosensors.
Researchers studied polydactyly, a condition where people are born with extra fingers or toes. They found that the brain allocates dedicated areas to the extra digits, making them as useful as standard digits. This discovery could provide a blueprint for developing artificial limbs and digits.
Researchers found that tech-savvy people are more accepting of digital healthcare services, particularly when they have a strong belief in machine abilities and high levels of expertise. This suggests that designing interfaces to appeal to expert users can increase the adoption of automated healthcare providers.
Researchers developed a new snake-inspired soft robot using programmable kirigami metamaterials, enabling responsive surfaces and smart skins. The robot can now change its shape in response to programmed sequences of pop-ups, improving speed and accuracy.
Engineers at Duke University create a smart robotic system that uses physics-based models and path planning algorithms to locate gaseous leaks in complex environments. The system can handle multiple sources and measure contamination rates, offering a more robust approach than existing heuristic methods.
Scientists have developed a room-temperature liquid metal-based super-stretchable sensor with high repeatability, low cost, and great stretchability. The new device was tested with excellent performance, showing the great potential for application in flexible wearable electronic devices.
Dr. Daejong Kim, a UTA associate professor, collaborates with POSCO senior principal researcher Kihwan Kim on a $80,000 grant-funded study to develop intelligent robots for inspecting and maintaining large steelmaking facilities. The goal is to improve efficiency and safety in harsh environments, such as high temperatures and toxic gases.
A three-year study will evaluate the efficacy of MyoPro to improve upper extremity motor function and activities of daily living in individuals with incomplete SCI. The study aims to provide data needed to expand rehabilitation options for veterans and lay the foundation for home-based strategies for improved recovery.
Researchers use fMRI to compare brain activity in humans and robots during conversation. Human dialogue activates key brain structures involved in social bonding, unlike robot interactions.
Biomedical engineers at Columbia University have demonstrated that neurofeedback can modify an individual's arousal state to improve performance in sensory-motor tasks. The study used brain-computer interface technology to reduce participants' arousal levels, leading to improved task completion rates and duration.
A team of USC researchers developed an AI-controlled robotic limb that can learn a new walking task in 5 minutes and adapt to other tasks without programming. The robot uses bio-inspired algorithms to build an internal map of its limb and environment, enabling it to develop personalized movements.
A NASA rover mission in the Mars-like Atacama Desert has recovered subsurface soil samples containing unusual microbes that are distributed in patches, related to limited water availability and scarce nutrients. The findings will aid the search for evidence of signs of life during future planned missions to Mars.
Researchers have developed a new flight strategy to land heavier vehicles on Mars by eliminating parachutes and using larger rocket engines. The approach optimizes the lift vector to minimize propellant usage, enabling vehicles to carry more payload while reducing costs.
The Robot Activity Support System (RAS) uses sensors in a WSU smart home to detect elderly residents' needs and provide assistance with daily activities. RAS can navigate, offer video instructions and lead owners to objects needed.
Researchers observed a hummingbird defending its nest against a caterpillar disguising itself as a snake, highlighting the complexity of animal interactions. A tiny robot designed to mimic a snake-like appearance could potentially test various responses from nesting birds and provide insights into defense mechanisms.
A robot has successfully delivered heat-tolerant coral larvae to the Great Barrier Reef in the first small-scale pilot of a new technique to help restore and recover coral reefs. The robot, called LarvalBot, disperses microscopic baby corals onto damaged reef areas allowing them to settle and develop into coral polyps.
A new approach to automate chemical synthesis has been developed, achieving yields and purities comparable to manual efforts. The robotic platform uses a conductivity sensor to outperform human vision in assembling molecules, with instructions that can be coded by users with little programming knowledge.
Researchers transformed a Martian sunrise photo into a two-minute piece of music, with quiet harmonies and brighter sounds created by the sun disk. The work showcases image sonification's potential in analyzing planet surfaces and atmospheres, as well as health science applications.
Exposure to neonicotinoids like imidacloprid disrupts bee colony growth by reducing worker activity, feeding and larval care. This results in impaired thermoregulation, increased mortality and reduced colony sizes.
Scientists are using a QUT-developed robot, transformed into LarvalBot, to deliver baby coral larvae onto targeted reefs as part of coral restoration efforts. The technique, known as larval restoration, has the potential to revolutionize coral restoration on reefs worldwide.
A team of University of Pittsburgh and UPMC researchers has received $8 million in NIH funding to expand their groundbreaking brain-computer interface (BCI) research, with the goal of restoring hand function via a robotic arm. The new funding will support critical next steps in their research.
Researchers developed an autonomous flapping-wing robot to study demanding insect flight tasks like takeoff, landing and evasive maneuvers. The robot accurately replicated fruit fly's rapid banked turns using a passive approach to control the maneuver dynamics.
Experts outperformed novices in robotic radical prostatectomy by completing the procedure faster, with fewer needle-driving attempts and less tissue trauma. A new training tutorial uses automated performance metrics to break down complex surgical steps into smaller, discrete parts.
Researchers from Kyoto University and ATR upgraded the interaction system for conversational android ERICA, giving her more dynamic speaking skills. The team focused on developing a system for 'attentive listening', allowing ERICA to engage in fluid dialogue with human subjects.
Researchers create a 'smart bandage' that wirelessly monitors heart signals, brain activity, eye movements, respiration, skin temperature, and body motion. The device can also be used to remotely control a robotic arm and lasts for over six months without performance drop.
A NASA scientist is developing a robotic instrument to identify bacteria and archaea on Mars and other planets. The FISHBot will use fluorescent in situ hybridization to detect genetic sequences in samples, which could indicate the presence of life.
A landmark study published in The Lancet found that robotic surgery is as effective as traditional open surgery in treating bladder cancer. Robotic surgery patients experienced less blood loss and shorter hospital stays but longer surgeries compared to those who underwent open surgery.
A study by Keck School of Medicine found that robotic partial nephrectomy significantly reduces complications, mortality, and readmission compared to open or laparoscopic techniques. The technique offers superior patient outcomes while preserving kidney function.
Researchers at the University of Illinois developed a robot called TerraSentia to count corn plants with high accuracy. The robot uses a suite of sensors, algorithms, and deep learning to capture each plant from top to bottom, overcoming challenges such as varying inter-plant spacing.
A seven-year study published in The Lancet found that robotic surgery and open surgery are equally effective in treating bladder cancer, with no differences in complication rates. The study also showed lower blood loss and hospital stays for patients who received minimally invasive surgery.
Research comparing keyhole, robotic, and conventional mitral valve repair surgeries found that keyhole surgery had higher success rates and fewer complications, including lower rates of subsequent heart flutter and blood transfusions. Robotic surgery required more blood transfusions but still provided excellent outcomes.
A composite hydrogel and MXene material offers unparalleled stretchability, self-healing, and strain sensitivity, opening doors to innovative applications such as wearable electronics, biodegradable patches, and biosensing technologies.
Researchers at Kazan Federal University will develop autonomous controls for stitching in dynamic circumstances and with different types of tissues. The project aims to improve robotic surgical assistance, particularly in rural regions where skilled surgeons are scarce.
Researchers have designed a robotic glider that can skim along the water's surface, riding the wind like an albatross while also surfing the waves like a sailboat. The system can cover a given distance using one-third as much wind as an albatross and traveling 10 times faster than a typical sailboat.
A robot at Georgia Tech has learned to dress people by analyzing simulated examples of dressing a human. The robot uses its sense of touch to guide the garment onto a person's arm and predict the consequences of different motions.
A new mathematical model explains how small organisms like mantis shrimp and trap-jaw ants generate their powerful strikes with spring-loaded parts. This knowledge could help design more efficient robots, but it's unclear how these mechanisms work together for optimal performance.
A Japanese research team has developed an automated robot that greatly speeds up the collection and assembly of 2D crystals to form van der Waals heterostructures. The robot can detect 400 graphene flakes an hour, stacking four layers in just a few minutes with minimal human input.
The RoSE is a dynamic spine brace that measures 3-D stiffness of the human torso, enabling new treatments for children with spine deformities. The device applies controlled forces to correct abnormal curves, adapting to changes in the torso over time.
The automated protocol simplifies sample preparation, reducing time and error. Researchers can now seamlessly transition to automation, relieving them from monotonous pipetting tasks.
Researchers create a new method to analyze irregularly shaped 3D objects using mass spectrometry and robotics. The technique, called RoSA-MS, uses a laser scanner to map the sample's surface and direct a sampling probe to collect trace amounts of material for analysis.
A team of Carnegie Mellon University researchers has created a system that translates 3-D shapes into stitch-by-stitch instructions for computer-controlled knitting machines. The technology enables the production of customized, on-demand knitted garments with unique patterns and ornamentation.
Kessler Foundation joins four sites to investigate optimal timing and methods for intensive hand rehabilitation after stroke, utilizing robotics and game-based virtual reality training.
Researchers at University of Plymouth are developing robots to work alongside farmers in Cornwall, ensuring availability gaps are filled and reducing manual labor costs. The 'ABC project' aims to create small, mobile machines that can perform tasks like harvesting, weeding, and pesticide application with increased efficiency and accuracy.
A new machine learning algorithm allows for quick optimization of personalized control parameters for assistive wearable devices, achieving significant improvements in metabolic performance and reducing costs. Researchers achieved a 17.4% reduction in metabolic cost compared to walking without the device.