https://neurosciencenews.com/neuroscience-topics/robotics/ Neuroscience News provides research news for neuroscience, neurology, psychology, AI, brain science, mental health, robotics and cognitive sciences. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:26:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://neurosciencenews.com/files/2020/08/cropped-Neuroscience-News-Site-Icon-512-comp-32x32.jpg https://neurosciencenews.com/neuroscience-topics/robotics/ 32 32 66008408 https://neurosciencenews.com/dog-inspired-robot-gesture-30316/ https://neurosciencenews.com/dog-inspired-robot-gesture-30316/#respond Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:26:21 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=115442 Teaching robots new tricks. By modeling the way dogs read human gestures, Brown University scientists have created a robot that can find objects in cluttered rooms with nearly 90% accuracy.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/dog-inspired-robot-gesture-30316/feed/ 0 115442 https://neurosciencenews.com/robotic-prosthetic-body-image-30133/ https://neurosciencenews.com/robotic-prosthetic-body-image-30133/#respond Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:53:23 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=114726 Researchers find that people using robotic prosthetics consistently misjudge their own movement, shifting from initial awkwardness to later overconfidence.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/robotic-prosthetic-body-image-30133/feed/ 0 114726 https://neurosciencenews.com/talking-musical-robot-empathy-ai-30129/ https://neurosciencenews.com/talking-musical-robot-empathy-ai-30129/#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:55:10 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=114709 Researchers find that combining music and empathetic speech makes social robots significantly more effective at bonding with humans and reducing loneliness.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/talking-musical-robot-empathy-ai-30129/feed/ 1 114709 https://neurosciencenews.com/robotic-arm-speed-embodiment-30121/ https://neurosciencenews.com/robotic-arm-speed-embodiment-30121/#respond Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:59:28 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=114677 New research reveals that for an AI-powered robotic arm to feel like part of your own body, it has to move at a very specific, human-like speed.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/robotic-arm-speed-embodiment-30121/feed/ 0 114677 https://neurosciencenews.com/ai-bionic-hand-30031/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:26:46 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=114301 A new study shows that integrating artificial intelligence with advanced proximity and pressure sensors allows a commercial bionic hand to grasp objects in a natural, intuitive way—reducing cognitive effort for amputees. By training an artificial neural network on grasping postures, each finger could independently “see” objects and automatically move into the correct position, improving grip security and precision. ]]> 114301 https://neurosciencenews.com/neurotech-wearable-movement-29945/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:56:30 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=113940 A new wearable system uses stretchable electronics and artificial intelligence to interpret human gestures with high accuracy even in chaotic, high-motion environments. Unlike traditional gesture-based wearables that fail under movement noise, this patch-based device filters interference in real time, allowing gestures to reliably control machines such as robotic arms.]]> 113940 https://neurosciencenews.com/remote-touch-neuroscience-29911/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:01:30 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=113795 A new study shows that humans possess a form of “remote touch,” allowing them to detect hidden objects in sand before making direct contact. Participants sensed buried cubes by perceiving tiny mechanical reflections generated as they moved their fingertips through the sand. ]]> 113795 https://neurosciencenews.com/octopus-arm-movement-robot-29678/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:40:21 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=112764 Researchers have compiled the first complete catalog of octopus arm movements from 25 wild octopuses filmed in their natural habitats. The study revealed 12 types of arm motions, including elongation, shortening, bending, and probing, with specific regions of the arm specialized for certain actions. ]]> 112764 https://neurosciencenews.com/ai-robots-vision-touch-29659/ https://neurosciencenews.com/ai-robots-vision-touch-29659/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:12:54 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=112635 A new breakthrough shows how robots can now integrate both sight and touch to handle objects with greater accuracy, similar to humans. Researchers developed TactileAloha, a system that combines visual and tactile inputs, enabling robotic arms to adapt more flexibly to real-world tasks. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/ai-robots-vision-touch-29659/feed/ 3 112635 https://neurosciencenews.com/robotics-sound-swarming-29568/ https://neurosciencenews.com/robotics-sound-swarming-29568/#comments Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:59:10 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=112191 Researchers have developed a model for micro-sized robots that use sound waves to communicate, allowing them to self-organize into swarms with collective intelligence. These sonic swarms can adapt their shape, navigate complex spaces, and re-form if disrupted, making them potentially useful for environmental, medical, and sensor applications. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/robotics-sound-swarming-29568/feed/ 1 112191 https://neurosciencenews.com/eye-contact-connection-29475/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:41:45 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=111703 A new study reveals that the sequence of eye movements—not just eye contact itself—plays a key role in how we interpret social cues, even with robots. Researchers found that looking at an object, making eye contact, then looking back at the object was the most effective way to signal a request for help. ]]> 111703 https://neurosciencenews.com/robot-ai-surgery-neurotech-29435/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:08:44 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=111550 A surgical robot trained on real procedure videos performed a critical phase of gallbladder removal autonomously, adapting to unexpected situations and responding to voice commands. This breakthrough shows how artificial intelligence can combine precision with the flexibility needed for real-world medicine. ]]> 111550