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Disney Research’s 360-Degree VR Application Helps Users Customize Haptic Effects

Disney Research has developed a 360-degree virtual reality application that enables users to enhance their experience by adding customized haptic effects that can be triggered by user movements, biofeedback or timelines.

7 Nov 2016

ASU Assistant Professor Creates Algorithms that Reduce Robots' Learning Time to a Matter of Hours

Engineering professor Heni Ben Amor creates algorithms that allow the device to program itself far faster than a human could

4 Nov 2016

Hyve-3D System Provides Unique Virtual Reality Experience

Professor Tomás Dorta compared the virtual reality experience with two different systems: the one with VR headsets versus one with an immersive projection system using a concave-spherical screen, developed by his research team and called Hybrid Virtual Environment 3D (Hyve-3D).

3 Nov 2016

First-Ever Robotic Cleaning Technique Could Facilitate Automation in Neuroscience Research

For scientists listening in on the faint whispers of brain neurons, a first-ever robotic technique for cleaning the tiny devices that record the signals could facilitate a new level of automation in neuroscience research.

26 Oct 2016

New Research Explores Social Touch Interaction Between Humans and Robots

A squeeze in the arm, a pat on the shoulder, or a slap in the face – touch is an important part of the social interaction between people.

25 Oct 2016

Robotic Tutors One Step Closer to Entering Classrooms

The use of robotic tutors in primary school classrooms is one step closer according to research recently published in the open access journal Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience.

25 Oct 2016

Artificial Intelligence Method Predicts Judicial Decisions of ECtHR

The judicial decisions of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) have been predicted to 79% accuracy using an artificial intelligence (AI) method developed by researchers in UCL, the University of Sheffield and the University of Pennsylvania.

25 Oct 2016

The Franklin Institute to Engage Audiences with Launch of Multi-tiered Virtual Reality Initiative of Museums Worldwide

The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia is transforming the way museums use digital technology to engage audiences with the launch of the most comprehensive, multi-tiered virtual reality initiative of museums worldwide.

24 Oct 2016

Researchers Finding Ways to Improve Reliability in Artificial Intelligence Systems

Computers that learn for themselves are with us now. As they become more common in ‘high-stakes’ applications like robotic surgery, terrorism detection and driverless cars, researchers ask what can be done to make sure we can trust them.

21 Oct 2016

Research Findings Could Contribute to Designs for Water-Skimming Robots

Water striders' ability to walk and jump on the surfaces of ponds and lakes has long amazed curious observers -- and inspired robot designers who want to mimic the bugs' talent. Now, scientists have measured for the first time key parameters that allow them to walk on water -- by studying their leg shadows.

20 Oct 2016