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·June 30, 2022·6 min read

Robot Nose That Can “Smell” Disease on Your Breath

A new robotic system can identify volatile organic compounds associated with diseases by analyzing bodily emissions.

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·February 15, 2013·2 min read

Nanomachines for Bionic Proteins

Researchers developed nanomachines which recreate principal activities of proteins. They present the first versatile and modular example of a fully artificial protein-mimetic model system.

This shows the researcher with the robodog and a real dog

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·December 10, 2020·3 min read

Robots Could Replace Real Therapy Dogs

Biomimetic robot dogs may be just as effective as therapy dogs for some people.

This shows a drawing of a woman with a human face and a metallic, robot-like head

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·April 17, 2021·5 min read

Female Robots Are Seen as Being the Most Human. Why?

Researchers investigate why feminine robots and AI systems, such as Siri and Alexa, are considered to be more humanistic than their male counterparts.

This image shows the researchers and caregivers of dementia patients

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·March 18, 2019·5 min read

The robots that dementia caregivers want: Robots for joy, robots for sorrow

Working with caregivers, researchers have identified a number of characteristics required for robots to support both dementia patients and those who provide supportive care.

This illustration depicts a person with a prosthetic leg walking n a treadmill. Above him are two thought bubbles, one has the outline of a brain and the other, an outline of a "full body".

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·February 17, 2026·8 min read

Brain’s Body Image Misjudges Robotic Limbs

Researchers find that people using robotic prosthetics consistently misjudge their own movement, shifting from initial awkwardness to later overconfidence.

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·March 10, 2020·4 min read

Robots that admit mistakes foster better conversation in humans

Robots that express vulnerability influences conversational dynamics between humans.

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·August 31, 2016·4 min read

Machines Can Learn By Simply Observing

Researchers report it is now possible for machines to learn how artificial and natural systems work by simply observing them.

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·January 19, 2017·5 min read

Soft Robot Helps the Heart Beat

Researchers have developed a soft robotic sleeve that is able to fit around the heart and help it beat.

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·August 6, 2015·2 min read

Robotic Whiskers Mimic Animals Exploring their Surroundings

Roboticists have developed a robotic whisker tactile sensory array designed to produce tomographic images by measuring fluid flow.

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·January 5, 2024·5 min read

Soft Robotic Garment Defeats Parkinson’s Freezing

Researchers deploy a soft, wearable robot to combat freezing, a common and debilitating symptom of Parkinson's disease. The robot, worn around the hips and thighs, provides a gentle push during leg swings, helping patients achieve longer strides.