robotics
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.
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.
Brain-controlled bionic legs are here
Posted in Hardware on 21st May, 2015
by Alex Muller
This is a bigger breakthrough in the field of robotics and advanced prosthetics than it might appear.
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.
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.