//www.koonmotors.com/news/computers_math/robotics/ Robots and Artificial Intelligence. From babybots to surprisingly accomplished robots, read all the latest news and research in robotics here. en-us Sat, 09 Sep 2023 22:51:28 EDT Sat, 09 Sep 2023 22:51:28 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/computers_math/robotics/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230908141959.htm Researchers who created a soft robot that could navigate simple mazes without human or computer direction have now built on that work, creating a 'brainless' soft robot that can navigate more complex and dynamic environments. Fri, 08 Sep 2023 14:19:59 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230908141959.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155709.htm A team of scientists developed a new machine learning model for discovering critical-element-free permanent magnet materials based on the predicted Curie temperature of new material combinations. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:57:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155709.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142820.htm An artificial intelligence with the ability to look inward and fine tune its own neural network performs better when it chooses diversity over lack of diversity, a new study finds. The resulting diverse neural networks were particularly effective at solving complex tasks. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:28:20 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142820.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121804.htm The day when robots can cook dinner, clear the kitchen table and empty the dishwasher is still a long way off. First, robots need to be able to recognize the many items of different sizes, shapes and brands in our homes. A team has now made a significant advance toward that technology with a robotic system that uses artificial intelligence to help robots better identify and remember objects. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:18:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121804.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121757.htm A novel study has identified a range of metabolic biomarkers that could help predict the risk of cancer. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:17:57 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121757.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830151740.htm Research teams have detailed a pioneering breakthrough in medical device technology that could lead to intelligent, long-lasting, tailored treatment for patients, thanks to soft robotics and artificial intelligence. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:17:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830151740.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131930.htm In a milestone for artificial intelligence (AI), the AI system 'Swift' has beaten the world champions in drone racing -- a result that seemed unattainable just a few years ago. The AI-piloted drone was trained in a simulated environment. Real-world applications include environmental monitoring or disaster response. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:19:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131930.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131922.htm Machine learning model provides quick method for determining the composition of solid chemical mixtures using only photographs of the sample. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:19:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131922.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131850.htm Even when humans see AI-based assistants purely as tools, they ascribe partial responsibility for decisions to them, as a new study shows. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:18:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131850.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131742.htm Imagine a robot that can wedge itself through the cracks in rubble to search for survivors trapped in the wreckage of a collapsed building. Engineers are working toward to that goal with CLARI, short for Compliant Legged Articulated Robotic Insect. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:17:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131742.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131703.htm A new study suggests that cognitive loss in patients with brain metastases may be due to the interference that cancer produces in neuronal circuits. When cancer spreads in the brain, it changes the brain's chemistry, interfering with the communication between neurons. This is a very different hypothesis from the one previously accepted, with implications for the diagnosis and treatment of brain metastases. The authors have used artificial intelligence to show that metastasis alters brain activity. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:17:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131703.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829130009.htm A research team overcomes limitations of conventional strain sensors using computer vision integrated optical sensors. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:00:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829130009.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125927.htm The global population of people older than 65 years of age is rapidly increasing the need for care. Although care robots are a promising solution to fill in for caregivers, their social implementation has been slow and unsatisfactory. A team of international researchers has now developed the first universal model that can be employed across cultural contexts to explain how ethical perceptions affect the willingness to use care robots. 星期二,2023年8月29日12:59:27美国东部时间 //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125927.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824150744.htm A new AI technique enables a robot to develop complex plans for manipulating an object using its entire hand, not just fingertips. This model can generate effective plans in about a minute using a standard laptop. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 15:07:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824150744.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111917.htm For many patients, the internet serves as a powerful tool for self-education on medical topics. With ChatGPT now at patients' fingertips, researchers assessed how consistently the artificial intelligence chatbot provides recommendations for cancer treatment that align with National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:19:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111917.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824003859.htm An innovative bimanual robot displays tactile sensitivity close to human-level dexterity using AI to inform its actions. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:38:59 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824003859.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822193054.htm AI can predict certain forms of esophageal and stomach cancer. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 19:30:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822193054.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111621.htm Investigators found that ChatGPT was about 72 percent accurate in overall clinical decision making, from coming up with possible diagnoses to making final diagnoses and care management decisions. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:16:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111621.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821114355.htm Pneumatic artificial muscles (PAMs) are artificial devices that can simulate the mechanics of human muscles, and have shown great promise in industries requiring human-robot interaction systems. Despite their potential, controlling the trajectory performance of PAM-based systems is challenging owing to their nonlinear characteristics. Now, researchers have developed a novel adaptive sliding mode controller that uses fuzzy logic to estimate PAM-based system's parameters, promising enhanced tracking accuracy and adaptability compared to traditional control methods. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:43:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821114355.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230815131855.htm Developing a framework for future research requires a comprehensive approach based on diagnosis, stage of recovery, and domain. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 13:18:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230815131855.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809203210.htm Researchers are developing a way to incorporate one of the most human of characteristics -- uncertainty -- into machine learning systems. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 20:32:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809203210.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130714.htm Artificial intelligence could hold the key to feeding 10 billion people by 2050 in the face of climate change and rapidly evolving pests and pathogens according to researchers. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:07:14 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130714.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230808110905.htm Researchers have developed a new explainable artificial intelligence (AI) model to reduce bias and enhance trust and accuracy in machine learning-generated decision-making and knowledge organization. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 11:09:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230808110905.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230807122001.htm Researchers have unveiled an artificial intelligence-based model for computational imaging and microscopy without training with experimental objects or real data. The team introduced a self-supervised AI model nicknamed GedankenNet that learns from physics laws and thought experiments. Informed only by the laws of physics that universally govern the propagation of electromagnetic waves in space, the researchers taught their AI model to reconstruct microscopic images using only random artificial holograms -- synthesized solely from 'imagination' without relying on any real-world experiments, actual sample resemblances or real data. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:20:01 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230807122001.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230807121944.htm As we start to edge out of winter, improving our diet and boosting our exercise start to appear on our agenda. But, when it comes to encouraging a healthier lifestyle, it may surprise you that artificial intelligence could be your best friend. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:19:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230807121944.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230806211627.htm The success of artificial intelligence technologies depends largely on how physicians interpret and act upon a tool's risk predictions -- and that requires a unique set of skills that many are currently lacking, according to a new perspective article. Sun, 06 Aug 2023 21:16:27 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230806211627.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230804140510.htm The research team at The University of Texas at Austin created a noninvasive electroencephalogram (EEG) sensor that they installed in a Meta VR headset that can be worn comfortably for long periods. The EEG measures the brain's electrical activity during the immersive VR interactions. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 14:05:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230804140510.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230803011020.htm Researchers have found that robots can have a 'U-shaped' effect on profits: causing profit margins to fall at first, before eventually rising again. The researchers studied industry data from the UK and 24 other European countries between 1995 and 2017, and found that at low levels of adoption, robots have a negative effect on profit margins. But at higher levels of adoption, robots can help increase profits. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 01:10:20 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230803011020.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230802132108.htm New robotic grippers are flexible enough to handle soft and fragile objects as well as heavier ones. Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:21:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230802132108.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230801131652.htm Engineers have developed HADAR, or heat-assisted detection and ranging. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 13:16:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230801131652.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731110750.htm The artificial intelligence language model GPT-3 performed as well as college students in solving certain logic problems like those that appear on standardized tests. The researchers who conducted the experiment write that the results prompt the question of whether the technology is mimicking human reasoning or using a new type of cognitive process. Solving that question would require access to the software that underpins GPT-3 and other AI software. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:07:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731110750.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731110740.htm Engineers have designed a new, shape-shifting display that can fit on a card table and allows users to draw 3D designs and more. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:07:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731110740.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230728113428.htm A team has shown that reinforcement learning -i.e., a neural network that learns the best action to perform at each moment based on a series of rewards- allows autonomous vehicles and underwater robots to locate and carefully track marine objects and animals. Fri, 28 Jul 2023 11:34:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230728113428.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230727212035.htm This soft robotic gripper is not only 3D printed in one print, it also doesn't need any electronics to work. 星期四,2023年7月27日21:20:35 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230727212035.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230727144148.htm Researchers have developed an L3 F-TOUCH sensor to enhance tactile capabilities in robots, allowing it to 'feel' objects and adjust its grip accordingly. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:41:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230727144148.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230726171330.htm A new machine-learning technique can efficiently learn to control a robot, leading to better performance with fewer data. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 17:13:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230726171330.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230726113044.htm Inspired by the effortless way humans handle objects without seeing them, engineers have developed a new approach that enables a robotic hand to rotate objects solely through touch, without relying on vision. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:30:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230726113044.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230724122654.htm As artificial intelligence expands across more professions, robot preachers and AI programs offer new means of sharing religious beliefs, but they may undermine credibility and reduce donations for religious groups that rely on them. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:26:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230724122654.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230720124956.htm 记忆可以作为机器很难留住s as they can be for humans. To help understand why artificial agents develop holes in their own cognitive processes, electrical engineers have analyzed how much a process called 'continual learning' impacts their overall performance. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:49:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230720124956.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719145936.htm Scientists have developed a suite of robotic systems and planners enabling robots to explore more quickly, probe the darkest corners of unknown environments, and create more accurate and detailed maps. The systems allow robots to do all this autonomously, finding their way and creating a map without human intervention. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:59:36 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719145936.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230718164307.htm A new technique enables a human to efficiently fine-tune a robot that failed to complete a desired task with very little effort on the part of the human. Their system uses algorithms, counterfactual explanations, and feedback from the user to generate synthetic data it uses to quickly fine-tune the robot. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 16:43:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230718164307.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230718105624.htm This robot can swim under the sand and dig itself out too, thanks to two front limbs that mimic the oversized flippers of turtle hatchlings. It's the only robot that is able to travel in sand at a depth of 5 inches. It can also travel at a speed of 1.2 millimeters per second--roughly 4 meters, or 13 feet, per hour. This may seem slow but is comparable to other subterranean animals like worms and clams. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 10:56:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230718105624.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230717115843.htm Researchers have developed an automatic process for making soft sensors. These universal measurement cells can be attached to almost any kind of object. Applications are envisioned especially in robotics and prosthetics. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:58:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230717115843.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230714114801.htm Soft robotic grippers could greatly increase productivity in many fields. However, currently existing designs are overly complex and expensive. A research team has developed ROSE, a novel embracing soft gripper inspired by the blooming and closing of rose flowers. Bearing a surprisingly simple, inexpensive, and scalable design, ROSE can pick up many kinds of objects without damaging them, even in challenging environments and conditions. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 11:48:01 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230714114801.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712165138.htm For the first time, a person with an arm amputation can manipulate each finger of a bionic hand as if it was his own. Thanks to revolutionary surgical and engineering advancements that seamlessly merge humans with machines, this breakthrough offers new hope and possibilities for people with amputations worldwide. A study presents the first documented case of an individual whose body was surgically modified to incorporate implanted sensors and a skeletal implant. A.I. algorithms then translated the user's intentions into movement of the prosthesis. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:51:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712165138.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712165135.htm Engineers are training legged robots for future lunar missions that will search for minerals and raw materials. To ensure that the robots can continue to work even if one of them malfunctions, the researchers are teaching them teamwork. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:51:35 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712165135.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230711194443.htm Over the past several years, researchers have been developing soft analogues of traditionally rigid robotic components. In fluid-driven robotic systems, pumps control the pressure or flow of the liquid that powers the robot's movement. Most pumps available today for soft robotics are either too large and rigid to fit onboard, not powerful enough for actuation or only work with specific fluids. Researchers have now developed a compact, soft pump with adjustable pressure flow versatile enough to pump a variety of fluids with varying viscosity, including gin, juice, and coconut milk, and powerful enough to power soft haptic devices and a soft robotic finger. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:44:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230711194443.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230711194434.htm Mars rovers have teams of human experts on Earth telling them what to do. But robots on lander missions to moons orbiting Saturn or Jupiter are too far away to receive timely commands from Earth. Researchers developed a novel learning-based method so robots on extraterrestrial bodies can make decisions on their own about where and how to scoop up terrain samples. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:44:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230711194434.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230711133213.htm Researchers have made groundbreaking advancements in bionics with the development of a new electric variable-stiffness artificial muscle. This innovative technology possesses self-sensing capabilities and has the potential to revolutionize soft robotics and medical applications. The artificial muscle seamlessly transitions between soft and hard states, while also sensing forces and deformations. With flexibility and stretchability similar to natural muscle, it can be integrated into intricate soft robotic systems and adapt to various shapes. By adjusting voltages, the muscle rapidly changes its stiffness and can monitor its own deformation through resistance changes. The fabrication process is simple and reliable, making it ideal for a range of applications, including aiding individuals with disabilities or patients in rehabilitation training. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 13:32:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230711133213.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230711133136.htm connecti经历离开他们的跟踪vity of the brain has been known for a while, but a pioneering study now shows how massive these effects really are. The findings in mice provide unprecedented insights into the complexity of large-scale neural networks and brain plasticity. Moreover, they could pave the way for new brain-inspired artificial intelligence methods. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 13:31:36 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230711133136.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230710113848.htm Robots and artificial intelligence (AI) are expected to play a key role in nursing practice in the future. In this regard, researchers from Japan ask whether intelligent machines can replace humans as nurses. They investigate the potential of current advancements in robotics and AI to replicate the ethical concepts attributed to nurses, including advocacy, accountability, cooperation, and caring. While these technologies hold promise in enhancing healthcare practices, their integration into nursing requires careful consideration. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 11:38:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230710113848.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230710113824.htm Research reveals how millions of years of evolution has engineered honey bees to make fast decisions and reduce risk. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 11:38:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230710113824.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230706190150.htm Scientists have successfully developed a model that utilizes AI to accurately classify cardiac functions and valvular heart diseases from chest radiographs. The Area Under the Curve, or AUC, of the AI classification showed a high level of accuracy, exceeding 0.85 for almost all indicators and reaching 0.92 for detecting left ventricular ejection fraction -- an important measure for monitoring cardiac function. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 19:01:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230706190150.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230705105853.htm A solution for temporal asymmetry -- or entropy production -- in thermodynamics has been developed to further our understanding of the behavior of biological systems, machine learning, and AI tools. The researchers worked on the time-irreversible Ising model dynamics caused by asymmetric connections between neurons. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:58:53 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230705105853.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230704110933.htm The UK risks a growing divide between organizations who have invested in new, artificial intelligence-enabled digital technologies and those who haven’t, new research suggests. Tue, 04 Jul 2023 11:09:33 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230704110933.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230701135752.htm 灵活的显示,可以改变颜色,传达formation and even send veiled messages via infrared radiation are now possible, thanks to new research. Engineers inspired by the morphing skins of animals like chameleons and octopuses have developed capillary-controlled robotic flapping fins to create switchable optical and infrared light multipixel displays that are 1,000 times more energy efficient than light-emitting devices. Sat, 01 Jul 2023 13:57:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230701135752.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230630130152.htm 一个新的软机械手套贷款“手”和providing hope to piano players who have suffered a disabling stroke or other neurotrauma. Combining flexible tactile sensors, soft actuators and AI, this robotic glove is the first to 'feel' the difference between correct and incorrect versions of the same song and to combine these features into a single hand exoskeleton. Unlike prior exoskeletons, this new technology provides precise force and guidance in recovering the fine finger movements required for piano playing and other complex tasks. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 13:01:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230630130152.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627191547.htm Researchers have presented important first steps in building underwater navigation robots. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 19:15:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627191547.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230615183236.htm A team of researchers has developed a new method for controlling lower limb exoskeletons using deep reinforcement learning. The method enables more robust and natural walking control for users of lower limb exoskeletons. "Robust walking control of a lower limb rehabilitation exoskeleton coupled with a musculoskeletal model via deep reinforcement learning" is available open access. Thu, 15 Jun 2023 18:32:36 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230615183236.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230614220636.htm A new, AI-based technique for measuring fluid flow in the brain could lead to treatments for diseases such as Alzheimer's. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 22:06:36 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230614220636.htm