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Meet the floating robot inspired by Tinker Bell, Pokémon's Mew
14 Jul 2026
The lighter-than-air robot prototype was inspired by fictional characters like Tinker Bell, Pokémon’s Mew and Studio Ghibli’s Soot Sprites; it floats through the air and gently hovers indoors.
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Fooling Neural Networks -- On Purpose
16 Nov 2017Source: Jennifer D. BosavageWhat if something could be created that could “trick” machines into thinking they were “seeing” something else? -
SpotMini, the Robot Dog
16 Nov 2017Source: Tony PalloneThe new SpotMini is an adorable robot dog coming soon from Boston Dynamics. -
Video: Feeling Fireworks via Haptic Technology
13 Nov 2017Source: Nancy OrdmanVisually impaired Disney Resort visitors could soon experience the theme parks’ spectacular fireworks – courtesy of a haptic interface under development at Disney Research. -
Low-cost 3D Printed Reflectors Improve WiFi Signals
12 Nov 2017Source: Jennifer D. BosavageDartmouth College researchers have developed an economical 3D printing method for strengthening WiFi signals without buying a booster. -
Ford's 'Robutt' Tests Car Seats
12 Nov 2017Source: Jennifer D. BosavageFord has created a mechanical “Robutt” to simulate 10 years of getting into and out of automobiles. -
Neural Interfaces Will Allow Computers to Read Your Thoughts
10 Nov 2017Source: Eric OlsonIn addition to facilitating human interactions with computers, direct mind links with computing devices could enhance cognitive functions such as memory and the speed of thought processing. -
Watch: Fly this Virtual Drone
10 Nov 2017Source: Tony PalloneA new AR flight simulator app allows a user wearing Epson's Moverio smart glasses to fly a virtual 3D drone in the real world. -
Video: Low-Cost Melanoma Diagnostic Wins International James Dyson Award 2017
09 Nov 2017Source: S. HimmelsteinA group of engineering undergraduates at McMaster University in Canada has won the award for their low-cost, non-invasive melanoma detection device. -
Watch: Robot Training through Virtual Reality
09 Nov 2017Source: Tony PalloneUsing VR headsets and drawing on advancements in AI and deep reinforcement learning, a team from UC Berkeley can teach a task to an industrial robot in the same way one might move the arms of a puppet. -
Watch MantaDroid, a Bio-inspired AUV
09 Nov 2017Source: S. HimmelsteinMantaDroid offers a promising alternative to traditional propeller-based thrusters used in conventional AUVs. -
Video: Would You Buy a Self-cleaning Robot Toilet?
08 Nov 2017Source: Peter BrownSpinX has already reached its initial goal on Kickstarter, -
Watch: Researchers Have Solved the Age-Old Problem of Mixing Water and Oil
08 Nov 2017Source: Siobhan TreacyA new finding from researchers at MIT might turn that expression on its head, providing a way to get the two substances to mix and remain stable for a long period of time. The process may find applications in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and processed foods, among other areas. -
Graphene Enables Terahertz Communication on Flexible Materials
06 Nov 2017Source: Abe MichelenA group of researchers at the University of Chalmers in Sweden have developed, for the first time, a flexible terahertz detector using graphene transistors on plastic material substrates. The development can be used in applications that require flexible electronics, sensor networks and wearable devices. -
Watch: Picking Up the Pace of 3D Printing
06 Nov 2017Source: S. HimmelsteinA software algorithm speeds the 3D printing process by anticipating and correcting for machine vibrations. -
Virtual Reality Tech Can Ease Paraplegic Pain
04 Nov 2017Source: Jennifer D. BosavagePhantom body pain felt by paraplegics can be relieved through virtual reality technology. -
Watch: Leaning Toward the Flexible Future
03 Nov 2017Source: Tony PalloneResearchers have developed a graphene-based detector for terahertz frequencies, which can extend the technology to flexible-electronics applications. -
Video: 5G Explained in Five Minutes
02 Nov 2017Source: S. HimmelsteinDiscover the critical components for 5G and their importance in the evolution of 5G technologies. -
Watch: Fast, Untethered Virtual Reality
01 Nov 2017Source: Tony PalloneResearchers have created a platform that employs a "collaborative rendering" approach to achieve a high-quality, untethered VR experience on a smartphone. -
Watch: Steering Automotive Technology Into The Future
01 Nov 2017Source: Ken ThayerNeonode's zForce® DRIVE™ Steering Wheel Sensor introduces new technology to combat driver distraction. Feedback from the sensors built into the steering wheel allows the vehicle to whether the driver has both hands on the steering wheel. -
See Cassie the Biped Arrive at the University of Michigan
01 Nov 2017Source: S. HimmelsteinThe robot walks unassisted on rough and uneven terrain and may be further developed for search and rescue applications.
