The key to making such tiny devices, which the team calls “syncells” (short for synthetic cells), in large quantities lies in controlling the natural fracturing process of atomically-thin, brittle materials. The process, called “autoperforation,” directs the fracture lines so that they produce miniscule pockets of a predictable size and shape. Embedded inside these pockets are … Read more
Young children are significantly more likely than adults to have their opinions and decisions influenced by robots, according to new research. The study, conducted at the University of Plymouth, compared how adults and children respond to an identical task when in the presence of both their peers and humanoid robots. It showed that while adults … Read more
The researchers are on a quest to mimic how skin can stretch, repair itself and act like a smart sensory network that knows not only how to transmit pleasant sensations to the brain, but also when to order the muscles to react reflexively to make prompt decisions. The study, published in the journal Science, describes … Read more
Udaipur : The pollution level in major rivers across the country would be monitored with the help of duck-shaped hi-tech robots. The union ministry for water resource has ordered to install 17 such robots in the first phase, at industrial towns where major rivers like the Ganga, Yamuna etc pass through. Interestingly, the robots are being … Read more
The objective of the military is to protect the nation’s sovereignty by securing its borders and keeping its people safe. With the advent of the Internet of Things, Artificial intelligence is greatly advancing the sector of military intelligence. Military might is now measured by its intelligence and robots, and less by its weapons. In May … Read more
