The development of an innovative, miniature swimming robot inspired by marine flatworms has set a new benchmark in the field of bioinspired robotics. This breakthrough robot was developed by researchers from the Soft Transducers Lab and the Unsteady Flow Diagnostics Laboratory at EPFL's School of
Microdrones, scarcely larger than a fingernail, have been visualized as essential tools navigating through tight spaces in disaster-stricken areas for years. However, their immense potential in disaster response has been hindered by a formidable technological barrier—sustaining sufficient power for
The evolving realm of robotics has witnessed a pioneering development that holds immense promise for revolutionizing stability and reliability in the specialized category of robots known as ballbots. Ballbots, unlike their traditional robot counterparts, boast distinctive mobility advantages,
Researchers from Shinshu University and Chiba University in Japan have made significant advancements in drone technology by developing a novel "bio-hybrid" drone. This drone employs odor-sensing antennae harvested from silkworm moths to enhance its navigation capabilities by detecting smells. This
Muse, the World and Human Action Model (WHAM), represents a groundbreaking advancement in the realm of generative AI, specifically tailored for video game ideation and creation. Developed collaboratively by Microsoft Research Game Intelligence, Teachable AI Experiences (Tai X) teams, and Xbox Game
DeepSeek, a Chinese startup, has gained significant attention with the launch of its artificial intelligence (AI) "reasoning" model, R1. The startup’s name emphasizes its promise of using "deep learning" to process large datasets and solve various problems. Enthusiasts have compared this event to
