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Caturo: The smallest concentric tube robot ever made
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Artificial neural networks made from memristors for brain-inspired computing
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Machine learning corrects 3D printing in real time
To optimize 3D printing, researchers apply machine learning to minimize waste and optimize structure during the printing process.
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Rigid elements are holding soft robots back from their full potential, and new research suggests swapping in fluid-based systems.
Indoor 5G gets a much-needed signal boost
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The power demands of the Internet of Things could be combated with computing systems that mimic biological neurons.
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