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Tech Xplore / Newly developed robot can play the drums, listen and learn
It seems simple: The robot ZRob, a small machine easily placed on a table, holds a drumstick and beats a drum. In reality, it is anything but simple. ZRob's arm has a flexible grip, just like the human wrist. It also has ...
Tech Xplore / Protective coating significantly extends perovskite solar cell life
Northwestern University scientists have developed a new protective coating that significantly extends the life of perovskite solar cells, making them more practical for applications outside the lab.
Tech Xplore / AI allows new robot to manipulate soft and pliable objects
Say hello to the robot called Bifrost. With the help of AI technology, it uses its tactile capabilities to manipulate soft and pliable objects to order.
Tech Xplore / Novel electrolyte shows promise for realizing sulfide-based all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries
All-solid-state batteries using flame-retardant inorganic solid electrolytes are expected to be the next-generation batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), owing to their high safety and output characteristics. For that reason, ...
Tech Xplore / Adobe announces development of SLM that can run locally on a phone with no cloud connection
A small team of AI researchers at Adobe Inc., working with a colleague from Auburn University and another from Georgia Tech, has developed a small language model (SLM) that they claim can be run locally on a smart phone with ...
Tech Xplore / Robotic model with real pigeon feathers can fly like a bird
Have you ever wondered why an airplane has a vertical tailfin? The plane needs it to stabilize its flight. Since flying without a vertical tail is much more energy-efficient, the aviation industry has worked hard to accomplish ...
Tech Xplore / Lithium composite material enhances performance and safety of next-gen lithium rechargeable batteries
Amid the global pursuit of next-generation secondary battery solutions to replace current lithium-ion technology, Korean researchers have pioneered a lithium composite material that dramatically enhances both safety and lifespan, ...
Tech Xplore / Nvidia rivals focus on building a different kind of chip to power AI products
Building the current crop of artificial intelligence chatbots has relied on specialized computer chips pioneered by Nvidia, which dominates the market and made itself the poster child of the AI boom.
Tech Xplore / Innovative device could power electronics using body movements
A new technology that can generate electricity from vibrations or even small body movements means you could charge your laptop by typing or power your smartphone's battery on your morning run.
Tech Xplore / In the 'Wild West' of AI chatbots, subtle biases related to race and caste often go unchecked
Recently, LinkedIn announced its Hiring Assistant, an artificial intelligence "agent" that performs the most repetitious parts of recruiters' jobs—including interacting with job candidates before and after interviews. LinkedIn's ...
Tech Xplore / Synchronized movement between robots and humans builds trust, study finds
Trust between humans and robots is improved when the movement between both is harmonized, researchers have discovered.
Tech Xplore / Researchers explore how to bring larger neural networks closer to the energy efficiency of biological brains
The more lottery tickets you buy, the higher your chances of winning, but spending more than you win is obviously not a wise strategy. Something similar happens in AI powered by deep learning: we know that the larger a neural ...