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Researchers to Develop Autonomous Flying Robot by Simulating Honey Bee Brain

Scientists at the Universities of Sheffield and Sussex are embarking on an ambitious project to produce the first accurate computer models of a honey bee brain in a bid to advance our understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and how animals think.

3 Oct 2012

Homeland Security Supports Development of Battery-Powered Robotic Tuna

The development of ‘BIOSwimmer’, an unmanned underwater vehicle with its design similar to a tuna, has been funded by the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T).

21 Sep 2012

General Public Help Select Four Robots for Hall of Fame

For the first time members of the general public will help select four robots for induction into the Robot Hall of Fame® from a slate of a dozen nominees.

21 Aug 2012

Researchers Develop Automated System to Examine Mutant Worms

Multi-cellular animals like fruit flies, nematodes, or zebra fish serve as major tools for carrying out research on genetic factors involved in disease process, response to new drugs etc.

21 Aug 2012

Researchers Develop Soft Robots Based on Color-Layer Technology

A research team led by George Whitesides, the Woodford L. and Ann A. Flowers University Professor, has succeeded in innovating soft, silicone-based robots that can camouflage themselves or stand out from their environment. Scientists are making efforts to make the robots capable enough to disguise themselves.

18 Aug 2012

Soft Autonomous Robot Crawls Like an Earthworm

MIT, Seoul National University, and Harvard University and researchers have designed a soft, highly flexible autonomous robot that performs peristalsis movement similar to that of an earthworm.

13 Aug 2012

Researchers Develop First Bio-Inspired Water Jumping Robot

ACS scientists have developed the first biomimetic microrobot that can leap constantly in a vertical vacillating fashion similar to a real water strider.

30 Jul 2012

Eye-Tracking Device Takes Control over Computer

A newly-developed cost-effective device enables individuals affected with spinal cord injuries, Parkinson’s, amputees, multiple Sclerosis, or muscular dystrophy to interact with their computers and surroundings through their eyes.

16 Jul 2012

Muscle-Like Action Can Help Make Robotic Tools Safer and More Effective

In order to control the camera systems for better operation of robots, the muscle motion of the human eye was simulated by researchers using piezoelectric materials. The muscle replicating action will enable creating safe and highly efficient robotic tools for robotic rehabilitation and MRI-guided surgery.

7 Jul 2012

Researchers Develop Robotic Legs that Imitate Human Walking Gait

The US research team has developed a robotic set of legs. This is the first model to have biologically precise, complete walking capability, claimed the researchers.

6 Jul 2012