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new ...(Nanowerk News) Roboticists have long aspired to match the dexterity and adaptability of animals with engineered creations. Soft-bodied creatures like octopuses can smoothly interact with uncertain environments thanks to sensitive skin and muscles. Now researchers from Beihang University, Tsinghua University, and the National University of Singapore have developed a soft robot that combines stretchable electronics with bioinspired motion. Their creation marks progress toward nimble robots that can perceive and manipulate the world around them. — nanowerk.com, 1d ago

new Boston Dynamics’ collaboration with AI software company Levatas integrates OpenAI’s ChatGPT into the Spot robots, enabling verbal communication with humans using Google Assistant’s voice technology. While not commercially available, these robots can identify leaks, spillage, and equipment damage in industrial settings. — Wonderful Engineering, 1d ago

new The effectiveness of hand and eye movement analysis in VR for early screening of MCI can be explained by the concept of embodied cognition [52-54]. Embodied cognition emphasizes that cognitive function is closely intertwined with action capacities and that assessing the relationship between cognition and action can provide additional insight into detecting early signs of neurodegenerative diseases. By analyzing hand and eye movements during the performance of a cognitively complex IADL task, such as ordering menu items using a kiosk, we could gain information about how cognition and action are tightly coupled. The complex hand movements and distracted eye movements exhibited by patients with MCI in this study can be viewed as digital markers that reflect the characteristics of embodied cognition. — Journal of Medical Internet Research, 20h ago

new Ino technology, this week has given us Martian robo-chemists, exceptionally "human-like" hands, and a pair of smart glasses that use sound instead of cameras to track the wearer's body movements, making them more accurate and cheaper to produce and providing a significant boost to privacy. — livescience.com, 1d ago

IIT researchers recognised that replicating tactile sensations in artificial wearable devices could find multiple important uses, such as reproducing sensory feedback in amputees using a robotic limb, controlling teleoperated robots with a higher precision, providing information to blind people through ‘Braille displays’, or as interfaces in virtual environments and gaming, enhancing user’s immersive experience. — The Engineer, 4d ago

Encompassing everything from exoskeletons, robotic prosthesis and bionic eye implants to brain-computer interfaces, neurochemical enhancement drugs and thought-controlled weapon systems, human augmentation can be defined as any medical or biological intervention designed to improve the performance of a person’s senses, motor functions or cognitive capabilities beyond what is necessary. — ComputerWeekly.com, 3d ago

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new Now, researchers at EPFL's School of Engineering's Reconfigurable Robotics Lab (RRL) have conceived of a sensor that can discern combinations of bending, stretching, compression, and temperature changes using color as the input data. — interestingengineering.com, 1d ago

The exoskeleton suit is a soft robotic wearable devices that is worn by those who require daily upper limb support. He further elaborated that the fourth kind of wearable are wearable companions like smartwatches and heart monitors. — Khaleej Times, 3d ago

Two Astrobee free-flying robotic assistants are pictured during an experiment demonstrating how the toaster-sized robotic devices can use a small robotic arm and grasp handrails to maneuver throughout the space station. Credit: NASA... — SciTechDaily, 3d ago

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Jan. 24, 2022 The next generation of soft robotics, smart clothing and biocompatible medical devices are going to need integrated soft sensors that can stretch and twist with the device or wearer. The challenge: ... — ScienceDaily, 6w ago

A team of researchers from the Beijing Institute of Technology has developed a new method to control robots that can assemble satellites in space. The technique is inspired by the human arm, which can adjust its damping to perform different tasks with precision and stability. The researchers published their findings in Cyborg and Bionic Systems. — interestingengineering.com, 5w ago

Lower limb prosthetics are also using AI for more organic locomotion. In close cooperation with scientists, industry leaders create bionic legs that use AI and onboard sensors to adapt to different terrains and adjust to the user’s gait in real time. — AI Time Journal - Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Work and Business, 7w ago

July 24, 2019 Biomedical engineers are helping develop a prosthetic arm for amputees that can move with the person's thoughts and feel the sensation of touch via an array of electrodes implanted in the muscles of ... — ScienceDaily, 6w ago

MIT researchers developed GelSight Svelte, a camera-based touch sensor shaped like a human finger, enabling robotic hands to perform versatile grasping tasks beyond simple pinching motions. — Control Engineering, 6w ago

Dr. Oxley, a vascular and interventional neurologist and world expert in brain-computer interfaces (BCI), will present the latest applications of BCI technology. Synchron, a neural interface technology company, has developed an internationally acclaimed stentrode device that can record brain activity from within a blood vessel and capture the user’s thoughts to enable the control of digital devices that allow movement and speech restoration to previously paralyzed patients. — sciencenewsnet.in | news, journals and articles from all over the world., 12w ago

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new The workforce of Japan could use help from robots such as Neura Robotics’ lightweight agile robotic assistant (LARA), mounted on a multi-sensing autonomous vehicle (MAV) for palletizing, said the IFR. | Source: Neura Robotics... — The Robot Report, 2d ago

new I recently wrote about the need for tactile sensing for evolving robotic dexterity from toddler to adult. In the piece, I make a case for designing with tactile sensing in mind to be able to achieve truly useful humanoid robots that can learn new skills in dexterity. Read More... — The Robot Report, 2d ago

Octopuses can whip their soft arms with a characteristic “bend propagation” motion to capture prey with sensitive suckers. This relatively simple strategy provides models for robotic grasping, controllable with a small number of inputs, and a highly deformable arm with sensing capabilities. Here, we implemented an electronics-integrated soft robotic octopus arm (E-SOAM) capable of reaching, sensing, grasping, and interacting in a large domain. On the basis of the biological bend propagation of octopuses, E-SOAM uses a bending-elongation propagation model to move, reach, and grasp in a simple but efficient way. E-SOAM’s distal part plays the role of a gripper and can process bending, suction, and temperature sensory information under highly deformed working states by integrating a stretchable, liquid-metal–based electronic circuit that can withstand uniaxial stretching of 710% and biaxial stretching of 270% to autonomously perform tasks in a confined environment. By combining this sensorized distal part with a soft arm, the E-SOAM can perform a reaching-grasping-withdrawing motion across range up to 1.5 times its original arm length, similar to the biological counterpart. Through a wearable finger glove that produces suction sensations, a human can use just one finger to remotely and interactively control the robot’s in-plane and out-of- plane reaching and grasping both in air and underwater. E-SOAM’s results not only contribute to our understanding of the function of the motion of an octopus arm but also provide design insights into creating stretchable electronics-integrated bioinspired autonomous systems that can interact with humans and their environments. — interestingengineering.com, 4d ago

VISIE is a 3D computer vision and spatial computing company developing deep tech optical scanners for use in robotic and navigated orthopedic, neuro, and spine surgery. The company's proprietary hardware and software produce snap registration and rich objective data that can be used in both image-dependent and imageless robotic, as well as navigated, surgery. — tmcnet.com, 4d ago

The main goal for NASA SUITS is creating an innovative spacesuit user interface (UI) that leverages AR. The UI demonstrates how AR can be used in a crew member’s display during extravehicular activity (EVA) operations in a non-obtrusive way. The design also may implement peripheral devices such as control devices, navigation sensors, network-connected devices, robotics and cameras. — Digital Engineering, 4d ago

MIT’s Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (MIT-CSAIL) offered three findings on robots. GenSim attempts to supersize the simulation tasks robots can be trained on; aGraphs of Convex Sets (GCS) Trajectory Optimization algorithm offers a scalable, collision-free motion planning system for robotic navigational needs; and a new method leverages crowd-sourced feedback to guide the robot as it learns to reach its goal. — Semiconductor Engineering, 3d ago

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Computer Vision MoCap: In contrast to wearing markers or gloves, Optimus might use computer vision for motion capture. Technologies like DexPilot from NVIDIA enable marker-less and glove-free data collection. Human operators can simply use their bare hands to perform tasks while cameras and GPUs translate their motions into data for robot learning. — Analytics India Magazine, 10w ago

These prosthetic devices can be controlled using the user’s remaining limb muscles or brain-computer interfaces. The ability to closely mimic real digits is crucial for their successful implementation, and GelSight Svelte’s advancements in sensory perception could play a pivotal role in improving the sense of touch for prosthetic users. — Wonderful Engineering, 8w ago

The next generation of wearables embedded with QTSS quantum sensors could enable products such as affordable helmet liners to monitor brain injuring impacts and clothing to monitor the infliction of wounds. QTSS quantum materials are currently being utilised in robotics to provide human-like touch sensing capability to robotic hands. — Med-Tech Innovation, 12w ago

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Neuralink’s N1 implant is about the size of a coin and remotely rechargeable. The implant goes along with electrode-laced threads that go further into the brain. Neuralink also has an R1 robot meant to be programmed to implant the BCI system while avoiding vasculature. The company designed its system to enable the user to control a computer or mobile device anywhere they go. — MassDevice, 4d ago

In the context of health and medicine, bioengineering applies engineering principles to biological systems and biomedical technologies. Examples of this in action include medical implants for drug delivery, robotic and laser assistive tools for surgery and prosthetics, and exoskeletons. — Silicon Republic, 5d ago

One of the most notable trends in pipe welding is the integration of robotics. Automated welding systems, equipped with advanced sensors and algorithms, ensure precision and efficiency in the welding process. These robotic systems can navigate complex pipe geometries, resulting in higher-quality welds and reduced material waste. The use of robotics also addresses the challenges posed by hazardous environments, making it safer for workers. And, of course, we have to mention our Spool Welding Robot as an example here. — Novarc, 4d ago

Some of the robotic dogs can speak after Boston Dynamics partnered with AI-software company Levatas to integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT into its robots called Spot. The robots can listen and respond verbally to humans using Google Assistant's voice technology, Fast Company reported. — Business Insider, 7d ago

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The best smart home devices are the best devices to invest in right now, and lucky for you (and your cold hands and toes), smart heaters are an actual thing. Smart heaters are space heaters that work with voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant so you can stay toasty without getting out of bed or lifting a finger. You can turn them on or off, adjust their target temperatures, and even toggle their swivel function with voice commands or via their respective apps. — TechRadar, 3d ago

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A new study has found that robotic prosthetic ankles, that are controlled by nerve impulses, allow amputees to move more ‘naturally’, improving overall stability. — The Engineer, 6w ago

The report gives the example of Cyberdyne’s Hybrid Assistive Limb exoskeleton, which uses sensors to detect electrical signals and responds by assisting the patient’s joint movement. The device can assist patients who have suffered spinal cord injuries, strokes or other limb disorders, offering support in their rehabilitation. — Verdict, 11w ago

Wearable smart glasses are an emerging technology gaining popularity in the assistive technologies industry. Smart glasses aids typically leverage computer vision and other sensory information to translate the warehouse surroundings into computer synthesized speech. In this work we explored the potential of a new technique known as acoustic touch to provide a wearable spatial audio solution for assisting people who are blind in finding objects. In contrast to traditional systems this technique uses smart glasses to sonify objects into distinct sound auditory icons when the object enters the device's field of view. We developed a variable Foveated Audio Device to study the efficacy and usability of using acoustic touch to search, memorize and reach items. Our evaluation study involved 14 participants, 7 blind or low-visioned, and 7 blindfolded sighted (as a control group) participants. We compared the wearable device to two idealized conditions, a verbal clock face description and a sequential audio presentation through external speakers. We found that the wearable device can effectively aid the recognition and reaching of an object. We also observed that the device does not significantly increase the user’s cognitive workload. These promising results suggest that acoustic touch can provide a variable and effective method of sensory augmentation. — interestingengineering.com, 5w ago

We’re creating robot muscles, so why not couple them with human-like dexterity? University of Tokyo researchers created robot limbs that mimic human arm movements. — INQUIRER.net, 4w ago

Scientists are working on technology that could alleviate the anxiety related to psychedelic sessions and aid in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Apollo Neuroscience has developed a wearable device called the Apollo wearable that can be worn on the ankle or wrist and produce silent vibrating waves that the company claims can aid in balancing the nervous system. — PsychedelicNewsWire (PNW), 6w ago

In contrast to startups that teach robots using virtual reality telepresence, where a human operator controls the robot through a VR headset, Toyota’s approach centers on haptics. Operators receive haptic feedback from the robot’s soft grippers, providing them with a tactile sense of the robot’s interactions with objects. — Wonderful Engineering, 10w ago

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The MediView XR90 platform – the first FDA-cleared product that brings mixed reality navigation to the procedural suite for clinical use – overcomes the limitations of twodimensional imaging technologies, with an unprecedented 3D-view inside the human body. Live ultrasound images are fused with the system’s 3D holographic display to guide surgeons as they perform minimally invasive procedures, such as biopsies and tumor ablations. The real-time holographic images allow clinicians to visualize a patient's internal anatomy in 3D underneath the skin, including bone, tissue, organs, and vasculature. The unique ‘x-ray vision’ technology has received clearance from the Food & Drug Administration for adjunctive (supplemental) use in minimally invasive ultrasound- and CT-guided needle-based procedures for soft tissue and bone and pre-surgery planning. — newswise.com, 3d ago

Touch is a fundamental sense, and touching the surrounding environment and perceiving tactile sensations from external stimuli is an almost fully automatic skill, fundamental to perform several daily tasks. Therefore, replicating tactile sensations in artificial wearable devices could find multiple important uses, such as reproducing sensory feedback in amputees using a robotic limb, controlling teleoperated robots with a higher precision, providing information to blind people through so-called ‘Braille displays’, or as interfaces in virtual environments and gaming, enhancing the immersive experience of users. — IO, 6d ago

Touch is a fundamental sense, and touching the surrounding environment and perceiving tactile sensations from external stimuli is an almost fully automatic skill, fundamental to daily tasks. Therefore, replicating tactile sensations in artificial wearable devices could find multiple important uses, such as reproducing sensory feedback in amputees using a robotic limb, controlling teleoperated robots with a higher precision, providing information to blind people through so-called "Braille displays," or as interfaces in virtual environments and gaming, enhancing the immersive experience of users. — techxplore.com, 6d ago

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During a Robotic Lung Biopsy, the patient is placed under general anesthesia. The surgeon makes small incisions in the chest, through which robotic arms with specialized instruments and a camera are inserted. The surgeon controls the robotic system from a console, manipulating the instruments with precision and accuracy. — marketresearchblog.org, 5d ago

In recent years, roboticists and computer scientists have thus been trying to develop computational methods that can recognize different terrains and modulate the movements of legged robots accordingly, to ensure their optimal locomotion. Yet many approaches proposed so far rely on sensors that are already integrated in the robots, such as LiDAR sensors and cameras, which offer only a limited view of the surrounding environment and of the terrain the robots are walking on. — techxplore.com, 6d ago

The integration of tactile feedback and haptic technologies enhances user experiences by providing a sense of touch in digital interactions. This can include sensations like vibrations, force feedback, and even temperature changes. — Healthcare Business Today, 4d ago

RoboCT is a developer of exoskeleton robot technology that helps patients with lower-body motor dysfunction learn to walk. — Robotics Business Review, 3d ago

AI-controlled robots: “Microsoft published a paper on how ChatGPT can streamline the process of programming software commands to control various robots, such as mechanical arms and drones. The research presents design principles for integrating ChatGPT with robotics, including creating high-level APIs, writing prompts for tasks, and using human feedback for refinement.”... — RTInsights, 6d ago

In a breakthrough study, scientists have created tiny robots from human cells that can move and heal neurons in a lab dish. These robots, called Anthrobots, are made from human tracheal cells and can self-assemble into different shapes and sizes. The researchers hope to use these biobots as new tools for regeneration, healing, and treatment of diseases. — interestingengineering.com, 3d ago

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Another project at DCU is helping people with paralysis to walk by incorporating the latest advancements in robotics and neuro-rehabilitation. The university’s Exoskeleton Programme is a physiotherapist-led service that supports people with reduced mobility to walk using wearable robotics technology – an exoskeleton, essentially a wearable robotic device that is designed to support an individual as they stand up and walk. — Silicon Republic, 6d ago

Touch is crucial for object manipulation, environmental interaction, and human-machine communication. Wearable devices simulating tactile sensations could benefit amputees controlling robotic arms, provide information to visually impaired individuals, and enhance experiences in virtual reality and gaming. — Wonderful Engineering, 6d ago

...(Nanowerk News) Artificial helical microswimmers with shape-morphing capabilities and adaptive locomotion are promising for precision medicine and noninvasive surgery. However, current fabrication methods are slow and limited. A new rotary holographic processing strategy can rapidly produce stimuli-responsive helical microswimmers of different sizes and morphologies. They can dynamically transition between tumbling and corkscrewing motions. It would allow them to navigate complex terrain and achieve targeted drug delivery. This holds considerable promise for diverse precision treatments and biomedical applications. — nanowerk.com, 4d ago

The sense of touch is essential for grasping and manipulating objects, experiencing the world, and enabling communication between machines and humans. Replicating tactile sensation via wearable devices would have multiple important uses, such as providing feedback to an amputee’s robotic arm or information to visually impaired people, as well as uses in virtual reality and gaming. — New Atlas, 6d ago

Her research on how artificial molecular machines can be incorporated into soft matter to perform useful functions has set the groundwork for designing unconventional functionalities in soft and adaptable materials. Her achievements in the field of plant-inspired soft robotics have inspired scientists to create soft, human-friendly artificial robots that incorporate molecular machines in their design. Her recent work focuses on the mechanochemistry of artificial molecular machines. — icmab.es, 7d ago

Now that voice assistants have become much smarter with the enhancements brought by artificial intelligence, seniors living independently experience greater comfort and convenience. Using AI voice assistants, they can automate simple tasks such as setting reminders, scheduling thermostat settings, and programming security systems. — electronichealthreporter.com, 6d ago

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...“Our wings can sense their own speed, deformation, and collisions, much like insects’ natural sensory bristles and veins do,” said Dr. Yan. “By directly integrating sensing with the flapping wings rather than relying solely on cameras and accelerometers, we can reduce aircraft weight and complexity substantially.”... — nanowerk.com, 5d ago

Headsets and haptic gloves could connect doctors and patients thousands of miles apart in a virtual hospital. Sensors could monitor someone’s health or help teachers know if their students are paying attention. Scanners could allow objects from a person’s home to appear in their favorite video game. Glasses could help people with visual impairments navigate the world around them. Extended reality (XR) technologies have the potential to complement or replace smartphones, laptops, tablets and other devices for many tasks. — SCIENMAG: Latest Science and Health News, 6d ago

Specializing in wearable robotics, PhD student Connor McCann focuses on developing assistive devices, particularly a soft wearable robot designed to aid shoulder joint movement. The robot incorporates textile components, that, when inflated with air, provide upward assistance to the shoulder joint, which can benefit individuals with ALS or stroke survivors, as well as healthy individuals seeking relief from shoulder strain. In this video, McCann delves into his journey with soft robotics, discussing the challenges and rewards of creating devices that seamlessly integrate with the human body. Watch to learn more about McCann’s cutting-edge research and its potential impact on assistive technology and the future of wearable robotics. — harvard.edu, 10d ago

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The trial, named the PRIME Study (Precise Robotically Implanted Brain-Computer Interface), is focused on evaluating the safety and functionality of Neuralink’s implant (N1) and surgical robot (R1). The aim is to enable individuals with paralysis, specifically quadriplegia due to spinal cord injury or ALS, to control external devices using their thoughts. The BCI is intended to allow users to control a computer cursor or keyboard through brain signals. — Wonderful Engineering, 10w ago

This harmonious blend of animation and robotics is made possible by a system developed by Disney Research. This system incorporates stylised movements designed by animators into the robot’s motion controls through machine reinforcement learning. As a result, the robots can walk with unique gaits and display distinct body language traits. — IO, 4w ago

The patent relates mainly to sensors for finger-mounted electronic devices. In the patent filing Apple notes that en virtual reality systems, force-feedback gloves can be used to control virtual objects. The tech giant’s idea is for a system that may include one or more finger devices that gather input from a user’s fingers. — Apple World Today, 11w ago

In a groundbreaking endeavor led by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, Neuralink, the startup focused on developing advanced neural interface technologies, has announced a pivotal stride in the application of brain-computer interface (BCI) implants. Neuralink’s intended aim is to create a bridge between the human brain and computers, wherein individuals can control digital interfaces, such as computer cursors and keyboards, using merely their thoughts. — Helsinki Times, 9w ago

Additionally, "smart gloves" with sensors and haptic feedback can help users with limited hand dexterity perform tasks like typing or grasping objects more easily. These gloves provide tactile feedback, making it easier to interact with digital interfaces and physical objects. — bbntimes.com, 8w ago

One of the applications of this new technology is the creation of soft robots, which have many advantages over traditional metal robots. They are safer, more adaptable, and more gentle when interacting with humans and delicate objects. For example, the researchers have printed a robotic hand with bones, ligaments, and tendons made of different polymers in one go. The hand can bend and flex like a human hand, thanks to the elastic ligaments made of thiolene polymers. "We wouldn't have been able to make this hand with the fast-curing polyacrylates we've been using in 3D printing so far," says Thomas Buchner, a doctoral student at ETH Zurich and the study's first author. — interestingengineering.com, 19d ago

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Another factor where e-textiles can truly leverage its unique strengths of comfort, softness and function are smart insoles. Smart insoles are applied for both gait monitoring and diabetes management applications. While other wearables can monitor gait, pressure-sensing insoles measure a person’s motion symmetry and force distribution, allowing medical professionals to assess progress in a person’s recovery from injuries that hinder mobility. When combined with temperature sensors, these smart insoles utilize points of elevated pressure and/or temperature to warn doctors of potential ulcer formation. Remote monitoring of ulcers can help people with diabetes, who are at risk for developing non-healing ulcers that eventually result in amputation. However, while the market for diabetes management technologies will be worth over $30 billion by 2033, it is unlikely that smart insoles will capture much of this market, leaving e-textiles manufacturers continuing their hunt for a runaway success. — Electronic Products & Technology, 7d ago

The robots are handling chopsticks for precise manipulation. Research continues with a snake-like robot created for NASA’s BIG Idea Challenge that can navigate in sandy environments like the moon. And the lab has fabrication rooms for electronics, 3D printing, and laser cutting. — The Robot Report, 5d ago

In a collaborative study entitled "Bioinspired self-assembled colloidal collectives drifting in three dimensions underwater," researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems have developed a bimodal actuation strategy for making bioinspired robots. They combined magnetic and optical fields to achieve controlled 3D movement of colloidal robot collectives. — Science Times, 7d ago

Physical limitations: Physical limitations, especially among older or chronically ill patients, can impede their effective use of wearables. Applying adhesive-based devices or maneuvering intricate wearables may prove challenging for individuals with limited dexterity or mobility. Patients with physical limitations may benefit from devices equipped with adhesive patches and adjustable straps. — MedTech Intelligence, 5d ago

Map Project Office and Modem conceptualized the Smart Aid Kit, an AI-powered diagnostics kit that gives patients the power to support their own health. The smart system includes four sensors based on the designs of a stethoscope, spirometer, ophthalmoscope and a skin scanner in order to diagnose and manage health conditions remotely. — TrendHunter.com, 5d ago

Soft Robotics Inc. specializes in developing soft robotic grippers that mimic the dexterity of the human hand. In 2024, their technology is poised to transform industries requiring delicate handlings, such as agriculture and food processing. The ability to grasp and manipulate fragile items with precision opens up new possibilities for automation in previously challenging environments. — Analytics Insight, 10d ago

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Unlike traditional methods that rely on motion capture cameras, these sensors can track shape changes in soft bodies, such as prosthetic tendons or internal organs, without the need for cameras. — Control Engineering, 12w ago

For anyone who has lost a hand, a functional prosthetic hand is of enormous benefit when it comes to everyday activities. So researchers at Fraunhofer are working as part of an EU research project to improve control of prosthetic hands down to individual fingers. Instead of conventional electrodes that detect nerve impulses in muscle tissue in the arm, these rely on ultrasonic sensors. This means commands can be executed with far greater accuracy and sensitivity. In the next stage, researchers want to make the design bidirectional, with the brain also receiving sensory stimuli from the prosthesis. — rehacare.com, 6w ago

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In the future, the robotic system developed by this team of researchers could be improved further and eventually commercialized, supporting both rehabilitation and everyday use. The robot could prove useful for older adults, patients who underwent leg or hip surgeries, and other people who experience difficulties walking. — techxplore.com, 12d ago

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In Vietnam, Medtronic has accelerated patient access to the latest medical technologies in cardiovascular, diabetes, medical surgical, and neuroscience. Take deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease, for example. DBS uses a small pacemaker-like device, placed under the skin of the chest, to send electrical signals through extensions and very thin wires to an area in the brain that controls movement. By managing some of the movement symptoms of Parkinson’s, DBS may help patients regain control. — Vietnam Investment Review - VIR, 6d ago

Researchers have developed a self-healing robotic gripper for use in soft robotics that is adaptable, recyclable and resilient to damage, thanks to heat-assisted autonomous healing. — techxplore.com, 6d ago

The study's key assumption is that walking's metabolic cost, or the energy spent, can be lowered through wearable robots that mirror the natural movement of hip abduction. Lee explains that their wearable robot that helps with hip abduction works on the notion that walking efficiency can be boosted by supporting the direction of the lateral body. — Science Times, 8d ago

Such technologies could enable users to control a computer with their brain, or even go beyond that. Countless immobile people someday could control a mouse cursor, keyboard, mobile device/tablet, wheelchair or prosthetic device by only thinking. — MassDevice, 13d ago

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Smart, stretchable and highly sensitive, a new soft sensor opens the door to a wide range of applications in robotics and prosthetics. When applied to the surface of a prosthetic arm or a robotic limb, the sensor skin provides touch sensitivity and dexterity, enabling tasks that can be difficult for machines such as picking up a piece of soft fruit. The sensor is also soft to the touch, like human skin, which helps make human interactions safer and more lifelike. — ScienceDaily, 5w ago

Firstly, let's define what robotic exoskeletons are. They are wearable devices designed to provide physical support and assistance to the wearer. These devices are typically made up of metal frames, sensors, motors, and hydraulics or pneumatics that mimic the movement of human joints. — WriteUpCafe.com, 4w ago

The invention can also find applications in prosthetics. Today, modern prosthetic hands and fingers are being created using robotic fingers. These prosthetic devices are designed to give people who have lost their hands or fingers due to injury or amputation a natural range of motion and usefulness. The user's remaining limb muscles or brain-computer interfaces may be used to control them and their ability to effectively mimic real digits is crucial to their fruitful implementation. — interestingengineering.com, 8w ago

Biofeedback and Neurorehabilitation: Advancements in neurorehabilitation and biofeedback technologies can play a significant role in future mobility aid devices. These technologies can enable devices to interface with the user's nervous system, providing sensory feedback and facilitating neural rehabilitation. Biofeedback systems can monitor muscle activity, gait patterns, and other physiological signals to optimize device performance and aid in the rehabilitation process. — marketsandmarkets.com, 6w ago

Hashemi and Mathewson have developed headsets with EEG sensors that, when worn by human workers, will feed brain-wave data into their predictive modeling, along with measurements of eye movement and other body language. It's research that will move robots one step closer to interacting like human beings. — techxplore.com, 8w ago

Last, they demonstrated the application of soft robotics with a biomimetic swarm of soft actuators that emitted colored light upon magnetic actuation. These living composites that glow when moved not only provide a way to study the bioluminescence of dinoflagellates in large numbers but could also be used in biohybrid sensors and robotics. — GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News, 6w ago

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Autoimmune diseases can be made worse by stress. Yoga, deep breathing exercises, massage, or biofeedback can help you manage these diseases. This therapy focuses on controlling bodily functions like heart rate and breathing. In a 2019 rheumatology study, it was found that 20 patients who have benefited from the combination of virtual reality and biofeedback experienced reduced pain and anxiety. — Modern Diplomacy, 10d ago

Also, MIT and ETH Zurich engineers 3D-printed robotic hands with realistic bones, ligaments, and tendons. They used slow-curing polymers instead of conventional fast-curing ones. — INQUIRER.net, 12d ago

This robotic hand is a tendon-driven hand modelled from MRI data and was produced by researchers at ETH Zurich’s Soft Robotics Lab, alongside researchers at MIT, to demonstrate how VCJ technology could fabricate complex, multi-functional systems in a single print without the need to assemble subcomponents. The researchers also printed a pneumatically actuated walking manipulator, a pump mimicking a heart and novel metamaterial structures. — TCT Magazine, 18d ago

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Explore the future of advanced computing technology with KAI — short for Kosmos Artificial Intelligence! Build and program an intelligent, six-legged, app-enabled robot that uses machine learning to react to the gestures and sounds that you make. — Smithsonian Magazine, 10d ago

Aug. 14, 2019 Scientists have developed a tiny pump that could play a big role in the development of autonomous soft robots, lightweight exoskeletons and smart clothing. Flexible, silent and weighing only one ... — ScienceDaily, 8d ago

The Swiss researchers have identified several uses for the robotic hand: in prosthetics, for one, but also in any field that requires the production of soft robotic structures. “Robots made of soft materials, such as the hand we developed, have advantages over conventional robots made of metal,” said ETH Zurich robotics professor Robert Katzschmann. “Because they’re soft, there is less risk of injury when they work with humans, and they are better suited to handling fragile goods.”... — Canadian Plastics, 17d ago

Festo’s educational systems are designed to mirror real-world human-machine interactions in the industrial sector. With the Cyber-Physical Factory, workpieces are recognized by AI algorithms, which are then either incorporated into the manufacturing line by a collaborative robot (cobot) or handed to a human worker for quality inspection. At the booth, Festo will demonstrate a cobot equipped with a UR3e robot and an AI-powered camera capable of gesture recognition. This setup enables object recognition and tracking, allowing the cobot to pick up items by sensing touch and then hand them over to booth visitors. It also provides an opportunity to explore neural networks, machine learning, and advanced gripping systems in detail. The entire process is facilitated by the ‘candy cobot’, along with Festo bionics kits. — Fluid Power World, 13d ago

Another factor where e-textiles can truly leverage its unique strengths of comfort, softness and function are smart insoles. Smart insoles are applied for both gait monitoring and diabetes management applications. While other wearables can monitor gait, pressure-sensing insoles measure a person's motion symmetry and force distribution, allowing medical professionals to assess progress in a person's recovery from injuries that hinder mobility. When combined with temperature sensors, these smart insoles utilize points of elevated pressure and/or temperature to warn doctors of potential ulcer formation. Remote monitoring of ulcers can help people with diabetes, who are at risk for developing non-healing ulcers that eventually result in amputation. However, while the market for diabetes management technologies will be worth over $30 billion by 2033, it is unlikely that smart insoles will capture much of this market, leaving e-textiles manufacturers continuing their hunt for a runaway success. — Wearable Technology Insights, 11d ago

To imitate the adaptability found in biological tissues, scientists are increasingly designing these robots with “soft” materials. Traditional robots, built from rigid parts connected by motorized joints, can move in highly coordinated ways, but they can’t mimic the more fluid and flexible motion of soft tissues and muscles. — Nautilus, 12d ago

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Using this smart plug’s companion app, you can control devices and appliances, like air purifiers and sound machines, remotely. Kasa Smart Plugs are compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can monitor, schedule and control your electronics using voice commands, too. — NBC News, 9d ago

These controllers shift the IR LEDs for tracking movement to the controller’s faceplate, reducing the need for bulky tracking rings. As companies continue to invest in spatial computing solutions, such as AI systems for tracking eye and hand movements, these controllers may become more advanced. Companies like “Tap” are already creating knuckle straps that allow users to interact with virtual keyboards with natural finger movements. — CoinGenius, 15d ago

...➢ Connectivity and IntegrationThe hallmark of smart cleaning appliances is their connectivity. These devices can be controlled and monitored through smartphone apps, allowing users to start, stop, or schedule cleaning sessions remotely. Integration with virtual assistants like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant adds another layer of convenience, enabling users to control their cleaning appliances through voice commands. — EIN Presswire, 13d ago

We aim to embed embodied intelligence in large-scale robots, including medical robotics for surgeries to assistive robotics for homecare applications. We also explore micro-robotic innovations at the cellular scale, including developing microsurgical tools for precise micro-manipulation. Beyond individual scales, we also explore how these multi-scale robotic systems can integrate and interface with each other, ensuring seamless operations across dimensions. — Imperial College London, 10d ago

In a recent study for Cyborg and Bionic Systems, Xiaopeng Si and colleagues from Tianjin University in China describe a brain imaging technique that can now be applied to emotion recognition research. While traditional methods are subjective and unexact, tracking emotions using brain-machine interfaces may introduce more objectivity to research. — Psychology Today, 13d ago

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The technology may also be useful for medical or assistive robots, such as those that care for the elderly, or even surgical robots that interact with soft tissues inside the body. “Our sensor uses weak electric fields to sense objects, even at a distance, much as touchscreens do,” said John Madden, another researcher involved in the study. “But unlike touchscreens, this sensor is supple and can detect forces into and along its surface. This unique combination is key to adoption of the technology for robots that are in contact with people.”... — Medgadget, 13d ago

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Zaki described some of the cutting-edge technologies and techniques that Touchlab uses in its robotics projects, “Touchlab’s flagship technology is the triaxial sensor – a low-profile multi-directional tactile sensor that can be wrapped around robots as ‘electronic skin’ (e-skin).”... — PAL Robotics Blog, 10w ago

Orthopaedic prostheses are custom-made for every patient to meet their unique needs, taking into account the level of amputation, the shape of the residual limb, and the functional requirements. Using cutting-edge materials and cutting-edge technology, these elaborately crafted devices—which could be a prosthetic limb, arm, hand, or even a sophisticated joint replacement—are created. Myoelectric prostheses, which use impulses from the user’s muscles to regulate movement, are one of the most ground-breaking recent advancements in orthopaedic prosthetics. These devices’ wider range of motion and more lifelike appearance enable users to precisely carry out difficult tasks. — marketresearchblog.org, 25d ago

Meta is building a wrist-based device with electromyography (EMG), a non-invasive neural interface technique. EMG translates electrical motor nerve signals into digital commands. This means that users could potentially operate smart glasses by thinking about an action or gesture (e.g., moving a hand or finger to scroll down a webpage). The device will work in conjunction with Meta’s upcoming smart glasses. Such technologies could potentially make metaverse experiences immersive, intuitive, and realistic. The movement of human avatars and digital goods in virtual spaces will require a combination of several AI technologies. — Verdict, 5w ago

While some startups have been teaching their robots through VR telepresence – giving a human operator exactly what the robot's eyes can see and allowing them to control the robot's hands and arms to accomplish the task – Toyota's approach is more focused on haptics. Operators don't wear a VR headset, but they receive haptic feedback from the robot's soft, flexible grippers through their hand controls, allowing them in some sense to feel what the robot feels as its manipulators come into contact with objects. — New Atlas, 10w ago

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Van Laake also applied the hysteretic valve he developed in robots with multiple artificial muscles that need to contract in a certain order to work properly. Among other things, he created a robotic hand that can drum its fingers and a walking mini-robot whose four legs take alternating steps. — techxplore.com, 6w ago

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As part of the study, ETH Zurich and Inkbit tested their approach in various application examples. They have produced a wide range of high-resolution composites and various robots, including robotic hands, heart pumps, and other metamaterial structures. One of the most notable examples is a robotic hand with artificial bones and ligaments. It is made of different polymers and has cavities to house the sensors. It was printed in one go and no further assembly was required. One of the reasons for this is the polymers used. “ We could not have produced this hand with the fast-curing polyacrylates we used for 3D printingexplains Thomas Buchner, doctoral student in the robotics group at ETH and first author of the study. We now use slow-curing thiolene polymers. They have very good elastic properties and return to their original state much faster than polyacrylates after being bent. » These properties also make thiolenic polymers ideal materials for producing the elastic bands of the robotic hand. In addition, the rigidity of the thiols can be adjusted very finely and therefore adapted to the requirements of soft robots. “ Robots made of soft materials such as the hand we developed have advantages over conventional metal robots: because they are flexible, the risk of injury is reduced when working with humans, and they are better adapted handling fragile goods“adds Robert Katzschmann, professor at ETH. — Archyde, 12d ago

An artificial sensory system that is able to recognize fine textures—such as twill, corduroy and wool—with a high resolution, similar to a human finger, is reported in a Nature Communications paper. The findings may help improve the subtle tactile sensation abilities of robots and human limb prosthetics and could be applied to virtual reality in the future, the authors suggest. — techxplore.com, 18d ago

The potential impact of Neuralink on remote work is also significant. By enabling direct mental control of computers and other devices, it could revolutionize how we interact with technology in our workplaces. For instance, individuals could control their work tools, such as keyboards or mice, using only their thoughts. This could lead to increased efficiency and productivity, as well as open up new possibilities for individuals with physical disabilities. — Allwork.Space, 11d ago

Founded by Mazor Robotics’ founder and surgical robotics visionary, Prof. Moshe Shoham, Tamar Robotics is developing the first endoscopic robotic system focusing on small cavity surgery. Based on innovative kinematics, the Tamar system enables highly accurate and safe robotic surgery in challenging workspaces where robotics currently cannot be used, offering improved clinical and economic benefits for millions of procedures annually worldwide. — Falling Walls, 11d ago

The impact of robotics extends beyond everyday tasks. Tania Morimoto, a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at UC San Diego, is developing soft, flexible snake-like robots for minimally invasive surgeries. These robots offer increased dexterity, precision and control for surgeons, especially when navigating through tight, highly curved areas inside the body. For example, they have the potential to make it easier to access occlusions in blood vessels of stroke patients. Additionally, these robots are more compliant, making them safer to use inside the body. — ucsd.edu, 14d ago

Fabric-based flexible electronics have countless potential applications. You could make ultra-thin filters or more comfortable, responsive prosthetic limbs. Graphene shoe inserts could track people’s steps or monitor pressure inside shoes for podiatry purposes. Perhaps flexible electronic sheets could be used in pressure mapping across a person’s entire back to prevent bedsores. Wearable patches attached to the skin could measure people’s heart rate, blood oxygen and levels of UV exposure from the sun. — bbntimes.com, 12d ago

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The device is based on research by Sliman Bensmaia, a pioneering neuroscientist at UChicago who died in August, shortly after he and Lindau received word of the NIH award. The two began collaborating on the idea in 2016, after Lindau heard about Bensmaia’s vision to develop prosthetic limbs that can restore a realistic sense of touch to amputees and paralyzed patients. His lab published a series of groundbreaking studies that provided blueprints for incorporating realistic sensory feedback into prosthetic limbs. They also worked with partners at the University of Pittsburgh and Case Western Reserve University to help build robotic prosthetic arms that patients can both move with their thoughts and receive realistic sensations of touch as the hand moves and grasps objects. — University of Chicago News, 27d ago

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