https://neurosciencenews.com/neuroscience-topics/robotics/ Neuroscience News provides research news for neuroscience, neurology, psychology, AI, brain science, mental health, robotics and cognitive sciences. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:12:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://neurosciencenews.com/files/2020/08/cropped-Neuroscience-News-Site-Icon-512-comp-32x32.jpg https://neurosciencenews.com/neuroscience-topics/robotics/ 32 32 https://neurosciencenews.com/robotic-human-walking-25509/ https://neurosciencenews.com/robotic-human-walking-25509/#comments Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:12:35 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99624 Researchers achieved a significant advancement in robotics by replicating human-like variable speed walking using a musculoskeletal model. This model, steered by a reflex control method akin to the human nervous system, enhances our understanding of human locomotion and sets new standards for robotic technology. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/robotic-human-walking-25509/feed/ 1 https://neurosciencenews.com/parkinsons-robotic-suit-25427/ https://neurosciencenews.com/parkinsons-robotic-suit-25427/#comments Fri, 05 Jan 2024 14:59:57 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99265 Researchers deploy a soft, wearable robot to combat freezing, a common and debilitating symptom of Parkinson's disease. The robot, worn around the hips and thighs, provides a gentle push during leg swings, helping patients achieve longer strides.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/parkinsons-robotic-suit-25427/feed/ 2 https://neurosciencenews.com/robot-learning-child-development-25394/ https://neurosciencenews.com/robot-learning-child-development-25394/#comments Fri, 22 Dec 2023 22:42:51 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99119 A new study explores how children aged three to five gauge the reliability of information from humans and robots. The study found that children display selective trust based on an informant's past accuracy, with younger children more likely to accept information from an inaccurate human than a robot, whereas older children distrust unreliable informants regardless of their nature. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/robot-learning-child-development-25394/feed/ 1 https://neurosciencenews.com/anthrobots-cell-robot-neuron-healing-25296/ https://neurosciencenews.com/anthrobots-cell-robot-neuron-healing-25296/#comments Thu, 30 Nov 2023 22:17:36 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=98707 Researchers developed 'Anthrobots,' microscopic biological robots made from human tracheal cells, demonstrating potential in healing and regenerative medicine. These self-assembling multicellular robots, ranging from hair-width to pencil-point size, show remarkable healing effects, particularly in neuron growth across damaged areas in lab conditions. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/anthrobots-cell-robot-neuron-healing-25296/feed/ 5 https://neurosciencenews.com/ai-walking-robot-24911/ https://neurosciencenews.com/ai-walking-robot-24911/#comments Wed, 04 Oct 2023 13:51:00 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=97403 Pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) has astoundingly synthesized the design of a functional walking robot in a matter of seconds, illustrating a rapid-fire evolution in stark contrast to nature's billion-year journey. This AI, operational on a modest personal computer, crafts entirely innovative structures from scratch, distinguishing it from other AI models reliant on colossal data and high-power computing.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/ai-walking-robot-24911/feed/ 6 https://neurosciencenews.com/brainless-robots-navigation-23908/ https://neurosciencenews.com/brainless-robots-navigation-23908/#comments Fri, 08 Sep 2023 19:20:21 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=96931 Researchers designed a "brainless" soft robot that can autonomously navigate through complex environments using physical intelligence. Unlike their previous model, which could only turn upon encountering obstacles, this robot can turn on its own.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/brainless-robots-navigation-23908/feed/ 1 https://neurosciencenews.com/ai-religion-robots-23684/ Mon, 24 Jul 2023 21:06:12 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=95772 Religious groups may find their credibility and financial support undermined with the growing use of AI and robot preachers, according to researchers. The study involved experiments with the Mindar humanoid robot in Japan and Pepper in Singapore, both delivering sermons to audiences.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/ai-robot-loneliness-23616/ Wed, 12 Jul 2023 20:45:46 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=95448 A new report suggests that AI-enhanced companion robots could alleviate the growing loneliness epidemic. The study outlines the need for ethical considerations and guidelines regarding their use, and also proposes a novel way to measure a companion robot's impact. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/harmonizing-recovery-robotic-glove-helps-stroke-survivors-relearn-music/ Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:06:51 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=95178 A 'smart hand exoskeleton', a custom-made robotic glove, can aid stroke patients in relearning dexterity-based skills like playing music. The glove, equipped with integrated tactile sensors, soft actuators, and artificial intelligence, can mimic natural hand movements and provide tactile sensations. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/confucian-robot-rite-23345/ Thu, 25 May 2023 18:33:41 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=94150 As robots become more pervasive in our society, the question of whether they should be granted rights is a subject of increasing debate. A new analysis challenges this view. Instead of rights, researchers propose we view robots as 'rites bearers', drawing on principles from Confucianism that emphasize social harmony and role obligations. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/robot-charisma-creativity-23312/ https://neurosciencenews.com/robot-charisma-creativity-23312/#comments Mon, 22 May 2023 20:57:31 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=93997 Robotic voices with a charismatic tone can positively influence the creative performance of teams. Researchers designed a social robot's speech to sound charismatic, employing a confident, passionate tone and tested its effects on students during a creativity task. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/robot-charisma-creativity-23312/feed/ 2 https://neurosciencenews.com/eels-robot-23205/ Wed, 10 May 2023 15:44:14 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=93429 NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is developing an autonomous, snake-like robot named EELS (Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor) that can explore previously inaccessible terrains. Initially inspired by the objective of exploring oceans below the icy crust of Saturn's moon, Enceladus, EELS has evolved into a highly adaptable robot capable of traversing a wide variety of terrains on Earth, the Moon, and beyond. The robot uses screw threads for propulsion, traction, and grip, and employs an array of sensors and navigation algorithms to autonomously sense its environment, calculate risk, and determine the safest path forward. The team behind EELS emphasizes rapid iteration—build quickly, test often, learn, adjust, repeat—to continuously refine both the hardware and software, allowing the robot to tackle unprecedented challenges in robotic exploration.]]>