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The spotted lanternfly is a serious invasive pest in some parts of the US, causing considerable damage to crops such as apples, grapes and hops. That’s why it’s important to destroy the insect’s eggs – which is exactly what the TartanPest robot is desi… Continue reading Student-designed robot gives crop-eating insects’ eggs the brush-off
In order to keep from accidentally hurting their human coworkers, many industrial robots have sensors that detect physical contact with people or other objects. Scientists have now devised a high-tech sweater which brings this functionality to robots t… Continue reading Scientists give robots a sense of touch – by knitting them a sweater
Stroke can be tricky to diagnose as patients don’t always present with classic symptoms, and other conditions can mimic it. Researchers have used existing data to develop a machine-learning model that accurately predicts stroke and may make diagnosis e… Continue reading Machine learning model accurately predicts stroke using existing data
While quadruped robots may surpass their wheeled counterparts at traversing rough terrain, they still aren’t able to maintain their balance when moving along narrow ridges. That could change, though, as scientists have devised a method of allowing them… Continue reading Quadruped robot uses satellite tools to walk along a balance beam
While quadruped robots may surpass their wheeled counterparts at traversing rough terrain, they still aren’t able to maintain their balance when moving along narrow ridges. That could change, though, as scientists have devised a method of allowing them… Continue reading Quadruped robot uses satellite tools to walk along a balance beam
In order to reach their full potential, soft robotic devices can’t just consist of rigid electronic components encased in squishy rubber. A new material could help in that regard, as it’s soft, self-healing and electrically conductive.Continue ReadingC… Continue reading Self-healing conductive gel could make “soft robots” truly soft
Using drones for aerial seeding may seem like a good idea, but … the seeds could easily just blow away if left on the surface of the soil. A bio-inspired seed carrier has been designed to help, by corkscrewing its seed load down into the ground.Continu… Continue reading Plant-inspired E-seeds drill themselves into the dirt when moistened
Researchers have created a new class of robots that can shift between solid and liquid forms on demand. In a series of tests, these new bots could move and change shape to run obstacle courses, carry objects, or even escape from a jail cell like a Term… Continue reading “Robot” made of shape-shifting matter liquefies to escape jail
Although they may look like just another set of strap-on electric roller skates, the Moonwalkers are actually a bit different. You walk as you’re wearing them, with their motorized wheels increasing your walking speed by a claimed 250 percent.Continue … Continue reading Moonwalkers give users a powered boost as they walk
While pilots commonly use an autopilot when cruising at high altitudes, they typically switch to manual control when entering crowded lower airspaces. However, what if the plane has no pilot? Well, a new AI autopilot system for busy airspaces may be th… Continue reading AI autopilot could let autonomous aircraft fly in busy airspaces