Robot Named Sorty McSortface Uses Mechanical Claws and AI to Sort Tons of Recyclables in Minutes
It's already deployed in 80 recycling facilities and is 99% accurate, becoming more accurate every year the waste is being sorted
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Robot Medic Can Roll Into Hazardous Environments to Provide Medical Treatment Where Doctors Can't (WATCH)
A new robotic medic could save lives in places, like radiation zones, too dangerous for doctors to enter–but operated by humans remotely.
Scientists Have Developed New Material That is as Flexible as Elastic But Tough as Steel
We may soon have fabrics and clothing that is as stretchy as a rubber band while simultaneously being as durable as steel.
Robotic Glove that 'Feels' Lends a 'Hand' to Those Relearning to Play Piano After a Stroke
Using AI to help coordinate the fingers, they programmed the glove to detect twelve different errors that can occur when striking a piano key.
Tiny Scaled Robot Inspired by a Pangolin Can Roll About and Could Deliver Lifesaving Medications
When most of us think of the word "robot" we think of something made of hard metal and wires but that's not entirely accurate.
For New Rover, NASA is Swapping Buggy Shape for a Giant Snake in Hopes it Can Explore Icy Moon of Saturn
The autonomous robot is being tested in sand and ice, along steep cliffs, craters, underground lava tubes, and even within glaciers.
Italian-Made Exoskeleton Gets Disabled Users Walking and Standing
Motors located at the knee and hip joints power normal motion based on three different modes, Walk mode, Retrain mode, and TwinCare mode.
Shape-Shifting Fiber Produces Fabrics That Shrink or Expand in Real-Time and Fit into Existing Manufacturing
The fiber contracts in response to an increase in temperature, and then reverses when the temperature decreases, without any hard components.
Indian Teen Invents Gadget to Transform Dementia Care - Out of Concern for His Grandmother
His victory also won the admiration of his country's Prime Minister, Nardendra Modi, who posted on X that he "really admired" the young man.
Here It Is: Stricken Mars Helicopter is Spotted by Rover-Then NASA Retired it With Honors
Originally designed as a technology demonstration to perform up to five experimental test flights, Ingenuity flew two hours over three years.
Spacefaring Japan May Become the 5th Country to Land on the Moon This Month
JAXA, or the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, has already accomplished a number of impressive spacefaring feats over the last three decades
Robotic Hand with Bones, Ligaments and Tendons Created for First Time Using 3D Printing
They say these materials have "decisive" advantages as they have enhanced elastic properties and are more durable and robust.
Boy Invents Smart Spoon for His Uncle's Trembling Hands that Is Affordable in India
Anil's spoon costs less than half of what similar spoons go for, making it possible for 7 million Indian Parkinson's patients to afford it.
Hollywood Drones Are Being Repurposed to Study the Amazon Rainforest Like Never Before
Scientists have had to rely on satellites and aircrafts to monitor Amazon ecosystems—but now, these specialized drones are changing the game.
Robotic Arm Named After Luke Skywalker Enables Amputee to Touch and Feel Again: 'It almost put me to tears'
After 17 years, this amputee was finally able to feel his wife's hand in his own thanks to a new mind-controlled robotic arm with a sensory system..
Researchers Have Successfully Made First-Ever Robotic Arm That Can Be Controlled By Your Mind
For the first time ever, researchers have created a robotic arm that can be non-invasively controlled by the user's mind.
Robert Downey Jr. is Creating a Foundation That Will Use Robots to Clean Up the Environment
This latest announcement from the Marvel actor is just another example of how Robert Downey Jr. is indeed the real-life Tony Stark.
Robot Caregivers Could Soon Move Your Plants Around the House So They Get Proper Amount of Sunlight
This adorable little robot caregiver could one day save your household plants from ever dying over a lack of sunlight or water.
Irish Researchers Have Developed Hospital Robot That Uses UV Light to Kill Viruses, Bacteria, and Germs
Irish scientists have invented a robot that kills viruses and other germs by emitting UV light—and will be ready for production in one week's time.
Microsoft is Spending $25 Million to Harness AI and Make Life Better for the Disabled
"By innovating for people with disabilities, we are innovating for us all," said Microsoft President Brad Smith about the huge tech investment.
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