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Silk-inspired in situ web spinning for situated robots

Researchers at the Institute of Technology, University of Tartu, present a robotics concept in which temporary robot embodiments and movement pathways are spun in situ from a polymer solution. They demonstrate an ad hoc gripper ...

Morphing robot turns challenging terrain to its advantage

From mountain goats that run up near-vertical rock faces to armadillos that roll into a protective ball, animals have evolved to adapt effortlessly to changes in their environment. In contrast, when an autonomous robot is ...

Low-cost drone system aids indoor search and rescue missions

Indoor search and rescue operations are some of the most dangerous tasks that law enforcement and first responders must face, but drone technology has revolutionized how they approach these intense situations, according to ...

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Robots learn how to move by watching themselves
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Wave-powered autonomous robot harnesses ocean currents for efficient propulsion
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Humanoid robots can swiftly get up after they fall with new learning framework
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Soft robotic fish demonstrates advanced multi-mode swimming capabilities
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H-shaped bionic robot mimics cheetah's sprint using electric charge
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Turning robotic ensembles into smart materials that mimic life
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Continuous skill acquisition in robots: New framework mimics human lifelong learning
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Bio-hybrid drone uses silkworm moth antennae to navigate by smell
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Flatworm-inspired robot nimbly navigates cluttered water surfaces
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Leaf vein-inspired photothermal actuator balances speed, strength and stability
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A robust and adaptive controller for ballbots
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New microactuator driving system could give microdrones a jump-start
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Leafbot: A soft robot that conquers challenging terrains
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Neuromechanics-inspired control solution boosts robot adaptability
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Lightweight prosthetic hand matches human dexterity with 19 degrees of freedom
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Combining millions of years of evolution with tech wizardry: The cyborg cockroach
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Machine learning transforms mini biohybrid ray design, doubling swimming efficiency
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Biohybrid hand uses sushi-like rolls of lab-grown human muscle to move objects
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Modular robot design uses tethered jumping for planetary exploration
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Engineers develop soft robot that crawls, climbs, and shape-shifts to move in new directions

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The first observation of amplified spontaneous emission from electron-hole plasma in 2D semiconductors
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JWST captures its first direct images of carbon dioxide outside solar system
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Nanophysics
Light-powered artificial neurons mimic brain-like oscillations
Archaeology
Cinnabar-stained teeth—a mystery from an ancient Turpan burial
Nanophysics
Advancing light-to-electricity energy conversion: New method extends lifespan of plasmonic hot holes
Astronomy
AI recognizes the mass of the most energetic particles of cosmic radiation
General Physics
Dialing in the temperature needed for precise nuclear timekeeping
Astronomy
Two new brown dwarfs discovered with TESS
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Study reveals the illusion of 'dazzle' paint on World War I battleships
Paleontology & Fossils
A 15-million-year-old fossilized freshwater fish with preserved stomach contents is a newly discovered species
Plants & Animals
First documented sighting of a group of bowhead whales in Canada's Churchill River Estuary
Environment
Eat grass-fed beef, help the planet? Research says not so simple
General Physics
A new law gives the energy needed to fracture stretchable networks
Cell & Microbiology
Engineered E. coli could be used to produce biodegradable plastics
Soft Matter
Supercritical water's structure decoded: Analysis finds no molecular clusters, just fleeting bonds
Cell & Microbiology
Cells' mechanical force key to survival in cellular competition, study reveals
Archaeology
Researchers propose new hypothesis for the origin of stone tools
Evolution
How big brains and flexible skulls led to the evolution of modern birds
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How radiation from black holes could have a nurturing effect on life

How drones are changing warfare

As part of the ongoing war in Ukraine, one night in late November, Russia sent a swarm of 188 drones to attack Ukrainian infrastructure like electrical utilities, as well as residential areas, according to news reports. Ukrainian ...

Transforming how AI systems perceive human hands

Making Artificial Intelligence systems robustly perceive humans remains one of the most intricate challenges in computer vision. Among the most complex problems is reconstructing 3D models of human hands, a task with wide-ranging ...