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MIT roboticists develop smarter robotic helpers
News Apr 25, 2025

MIT roboticists develop smarter robotic helpers

MIT researchers create a method called Relevance to help robots understand human needs and assist safely in real-world tasks.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Would you trust a robot to look after your cat?
News May 13, 2024

Would you trust a robot to look after your cat?

Designing robots involves interior design as well as engineering and AI

Amara Angelica 2 min read
Robots learn about their bodies by watching themselves
News Feb 26, 2025

Robots learn about their bodies by watching themselves

Using a camera, robots build body-awareness, adapt to damage, and plan actions without constant human help.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Learning dance moves could help humanoid robots work better with humans
News Jul 12, 2024

Learning dance moves could help humanoid robots work better with humans

Improving human-robot interactions in settings such as factory assembly lines, hospitals and homes

Amara Angelica 1 min read
First realistic robot faces
News Jun 25, 2024

First realistic robot faces

Imagine super-self-healing robots with humanlike dexterity and realistic, durable skin—perhaps better than human's one day

Amara Angelica 3 min read
Melodies in the Machine: The AI Symphony of Desdemona's Dream in Music Generation | Highlights from S2EP3
Podcast Jan 8, 2024

Melodies in the Machine: The AI Symphony of Desdemona's Dream in Music Generation | Highlights from S2EP3

Discover how Desdemona's Dream incorporates AI-generated music into their creative process, opening up a whole new world of possibilities for their sound.

Mindplex Magazine 1 min read
Sarah's New Lease on Life: AI-Powered Bionic Arm
Mindbytes Jan 5, 2024

Sarah's New Lease on Life: AI-Powered Bionic Arm

Meet Sarah's AI-powered bionic arm ??! A life-changing blend of human resilience and cutting-edge tech, transforming daily tasks and inspiring a future full of possibilities! #BionicRevolution #AITransforms

Lewis Farrell 2 min read
Grimes' AI Adventure: Introducing the Grok Doll
Mindbytes Dec 15, 2023

Grimes' AI Adventure: Introducing the Grok Doll


?? Grimes launches AI toy Grok! ?✨ A plush, interactive adventure in AI learning for kids, amidst intriguing brand overlap with Elon Musk. #AIPlaytime #GrokDoll ??

Lewis Farrell 2 min read
You can learn to control a robotic arm in one hour
News Sep 26, 2023

You can learn to control a robotic arm in one hour

Multitask much? Read on.

Amara Angelica 2 min read
Space Medicine Revolution: How Blue Origin's Innovations Are Transforming Astronaut Health
News Mar 20, 2023

Space Medicine Revolution: How Blue Origin's Innovations Are Transforming Astronaut Health

Exploring the final frontier of medicine: how space travel impacts our health and wellbeing.
Lewis Farrell 1 min read