This Fingertip for Robots Uses Magnets to ‘Feel’ Things
By sensing the subtle changes in the finger’s own magnetic field, this new technology could one day make for ultra-sensitive prosthetic hands......»»
Amazon to spend $1 billion on startups that combine AI with robots
“We’re also a long way off from replacing all humans.” Enlarge / Digit, a bipedal robot, is being tested at an Amazon facility in the US. (credit: Financial Times) Amazon’s $1 billion industrial innovation fund.....»»
Dark Forces Remastered makes a classic Star Wars shooter feel fast and fluid
A faithful but generous repackaging of LucasArts' early Doom-alike. Enlarge / Do you ever wonder why no contractor has been able to deliver to the Empire a standardized blaster rifle that shoots right where the crosshairs are aim.....»»
Alabama IVF Patients Are Running Out of Time
“I feel so powerless in this state.”.....»»
Apple wants you to be able to touch and feel things in AR or VR
It's not enough to be able to see digital elements in the real world through the Apple Vision Pro, Apple wants a complete sensory experience, including feel.If it's for a smart ring, Apple wants us to buy ten of themA newly-granted patent appears to.....»»
Saturday Citations: The neurology of pair bonding and one small step for robots
From enraptured voles and space robots on the moon to brain gears and dense objects, it was a heck of a week in science. Let's take a look at some of the most interesting developments over the past seven days......»»
Mass shooting lockdown drills help schoolchildren feel safer, US study suggests
Lockdown drills, practiced to help prepare children for shooting incidents at school, make those who have been exposed to violence feel safer, a new study of thousands of students in the US indicates......»»
Commercial US spaceship hours from attempted Moon landing
A Houston-based company is set Thursday to land America's first spaceship on the Moon in more than 50 years, part of a new fleet of NASA-funded, uncrewed, commercial robots meant to pave the way for astronaut missions this decade......»»
Honda’s first US-market EV is here—the 2024 Prologue, driven
The Honda Prologue uses General Motors' Ultium platform. Enlarge / Honda definitely doesn't want you to think of the Prologue as a rebadged Chevy Blazer EV, and it has worked quite hard to make it feel like a Honda. (credit: Rob.....»»
New realistic computer model will help robots collect moon dust
A new computer model mimics moon dust so well that it could lead to smoother and safer lunar robot teleoperations. The tool, developed by researchers at the University of Bristol and based at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, could be used to train as.....»»
How Americans really feel about the teaching of controversial topics in schools
While Americans overwhelmingly agree on the fundamental value of public education, a new study by researchers at USC reveals deep partisan divides on sensitive topics like LGBTQ+ inclusion and racial justice in K-12 curricula......»»
Here’s the New Google Account Sign In Page
If you have been asked to sign in to your Google Account in recent days, you likely saw the notice at the top that read, “A new look is coming soon,” and that Google was “improving the sign-in page with a more modern look and feel.&.....»»
Spinning, magnetic micro-robots help researchers probe immune cell recognition
Researchers at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and the Department of Chemistry at the University of Chicago have engineered tiny, spinning micro-robots that bind to immune cells to probe their function. The robot, or "hexapod," gives sci.....»»
Learning how cells dispose of unwanted materials is key to potential new therapeutics, say scientists
Are you sick and tired of getting sick and tired? A UNLV-led research team is exploring whether the reason we sometimes feel ill in the first place is because our body's cells suffer from trash that accumulates within them......»»
Study finds students, designers have different perceptions of masculine, feminine traits of classrooms
The way people interact with the built environment can influence whether they feel comfortable in a space or if they feel they belong among people who gather there. However, the people who design learning spaces and those who use them might not feel.....»»
Accelerating the discovery of single-molecule magnets with deep learning
Synthesizing or studying certain materials in a laboratory setting often poses challenges due to safety concerns, impractical experimental conditions, or cost constraints. In response, scientists are increasingly turning to deep learning methods that.....»»
Guinness video celebrates robotic record breakers
Guinness World Records says more and more robots are entering the record books and it's knocked together a video to celebrate the fact......»»
Fraudsters have found creative ways to scam some businesses
70% of businesses report that fraud losses have increased in recent years and over half of consumers feel they’re more of a fraud target than a year ago, according to Experian. To thwart fraudulent activity in 2024, businesses need to deploy more s.....»»
Best Presidents’ Day soundbar deals: Samsung, Bose, and more
Vizio, Samsung, and Bose are highlighted in our roundup of the best Presidents' Day soundbar deals, so feel free to take a look at the available discounts......»»
How to add Bluetooth to an older car
Make an old ride feel young again thanks to independent kits, vehicle adapters, or aftermarket head units......»»
The 6 best internet speed tests for desktop and mobile in 2024
Feel like your bandwidth is holding you back? Regardless of what device you're using, these speed tests will find out how fast your connection really is......»»