Intelligent Systems and Robotics - Page 14 of 39

Microrobots show their true colors

by David Cappelleri | Apr 13, 2020 | Features, Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Using a micro-3D-printing technique, researchers were able to print detailed robotic parts that are smaller than the diameter of a human hair and display color-expressing features for microrobot tracking and identification.

Scientists create supervised randomness to mimic our own neural network

by Advanced Science News | Mar 26, 2020 | Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Controlling the probability of a series of seemingly random events is the key to mimicking the human brain to optimize neuromorphic learning.

The soft touch of intelligent, robotic systems

by Valentina Lombardo | Mar 23, 2020 | Features, Intelligent Systems and Robotics, Sensors

A new, flexible, and self-powered sensor made by magnetoelectric materials can convert mechanical stimuli to electrical signals for robots with a “soft touch”.

Creating versatile artificial muscles for life-like robots

by Shengqiang Cai | Mar 11, 2020 | Intelligent Systems and Robotics

To mimic the fluid and versatile movement of soft-bodied animals, soft robots require their own “muscles” to function.

Vulnerable robots change the social dynamics of a group

by Aaron Brown | Mar 10, 2020 | Intelligent Systems and Robotics, Technology

Hello HAL, do you read me HAL?

Prof-Bot: The autonomous chemistry professor

by Geoffrey Ozin | Mar 10, 2020 | Commentary, Features, Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Will artificial intelligence expand and enhance its teaching prowess to the point where it can replace the professor in his or her traditional role?

A new material for thermal camouflage

by Aaron Brown | Mar 4, 2020 | Intelligent Systems and Robotics, Technology

Masking heat signatures from prying eyes, researchers develop a new material that functions as a cloaking device.

A resilient robotic bug

by Advanced Science News | Mar 4, 2020 | Intelligent Systems and Robotics, Micro-/Nanotechnology

Researchers at Dartmouth have developed a miniature robotic bug that has a flexible body, is easily maneuverable, and can be completely flattened without damaging its functionality.

Autonomous chemical synthesis

by Geoffrey Ozin | Feb 28, 2020 | Chemistry, Commentary, Features, Intelligent Systems and Robotics

AI is being leveraged to provide machines with the capacity to match or even outperform humans in many endeavors. So what does this mean for the synthetic chemist?