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Medical millirobots offer hope for less-invasive surgeries

Posted in Science on 1st Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller

To advance minimally invasive treatments, researchers have proposed using tiny robots, driven by magnetic potential energy from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners.
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Robots master skills with 'deep learning' technique

Posted in Hardware on 24th May, 2015
by Alex Muller

Researchers have developed new algorithms that enable robots to learn motor tasks by trial and error, using a process that more closely approximates the way humans learn.
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Robotic tentacle targets keyhole surgery

Posted in Hardware on 15th May, 2015
by Alex Muller

Italian engineers have built a robotic arm, aimed at improving surgical operations and inspired by the octopus.
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XPRIZE Contender Astrobotic Strives To Be FedEx To The Moon

Posted in Science on 20th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller

Astrobotic Technology, a leading Google Lunar XPRIZE competitor, is setting up to become the first delivery service to the Moon.
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Artificial muscles set for a stretch in space

Posted in Science on 13th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller

In addition to better prosthetic devices, it is hoped the material could find applications in robots on deep space missions.
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