VisionBlender generates computer vision datasets for robotic surgery
Researchers at the Hamlyn Centre, Imperial College London, have introduced a novel tool for generating accurate endoscopic datasets.
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A GPS-like system for flexible medical robots
Roboticists at the University of California San Diego have developed an affordable, easy to use system to track the location of flexible surgical robots inside the human body.
Prostheses could alleviate amputees' phantom limb pain
New prosthetic technologies that stimulate the nerves could pave the way for prostheses that feel like a natural part of the body and reduce the phantom limb pain commonly endured by amputees.
Integrate micro chips for electronic skin
First fully integrated flexible electronics made of magnetic sensors and organic circuits opens the path towards the development of electronic skin.
3D printing helps form wearable sensor
Researchers have developed a highly sensitive wearable pressure sensor for health monitoring applications and early diagnosis of diseases.
Artificial skin could help enhance rehabilitation
Scientists have developed a soft artificial skin that provides haptic feedback and has the potential to instantaneously adapt to a wearer’s movements.
Drones deliver defibrillators faster than ambulances
A trial using 4G LTE cellular connectivity to enable drones to deliver automated external defibrillators to the scene of a cardiac arrest has taken place in Canada.
VR and lightweight robot simulate hip replacement
Researchers have developed a HIPS, the worldwide first Virtual Reality training simulator for hip replacement surgery.
An ultra-thin wearable device
Researchers reported the discovery of a multifunctional ultra-thin wearable electronic device that is imperceptible to the wearer.
Ultrathin electronic tattoos may lead to next-gen wearables
Engineers have created robust, highly flеxible, tattoo-like circuits for the usе in wearаble cоmputing.
Personalized deep learning equips robots for autism therapy
Machine learning network offers personalized estimates of children’s behavior.
Are “e-whiskers” the touchstone for the future of “e-skin”?
Resеarchers have created аrtificial "e-whiskers" which mimic thе prоpеrties of thе reаl thing.
Do social robots deserve our appreciation?
A bioethicist argues that Western societies could benefit from acknowledging social robots' relational value.
Tiny bubbles help create soft robotics
Researchers use bubble casting to create soft robotics capable of grabbing and lifting a ball when inflated with air.
A personalized exosuit for walking
A new approach in which robotic exosuit assistance can be calibrated to an individual.
Robotic hands manipulate objects with ease
A system can reorient over two thousand different objects, with the robotic hand facing both upwards and downwards.
ReSkin helps to discover a sense of touch
Carnegie Mellon University and Meta AI (formerly Facebook AI) want to increase the sense of touch in robotics, wearables, smart clothing and AI.
AI accelerates discovery of 3D printing materials
A new machine learning system costs less, generates less waste, and can be more innovative than manual discovery methods.
High-tech clothing supports breathing
“Robotic” textiles could help patients recovering from postsurgery breathing changes.
An affordable self-navigating smart cane
The cane incorporaties sensing and way-finding approaches from robotics and self-driving vehicles.
Breakthrough: First hybrid sensing approach
Texas engineers innovated a first-ever hybrid sensing approach that allows the device to possess properties of the two predominant types of sensors in use today.
E-mental health: A solution for a rising challenge
E-mental health services could provide a response to these challenges and offer effective ways for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and aftercare.
A battery capable of moving smoothly like snake scales
This battery could have a wide range of applications in various types of devices, from soft robots to wearable devices.
Researchers psychoanalyse artificial intelligence
We can run tests and experiments, but we cannot always predict and understand why AI does what it does.
How social robots get more persuasive
Humanoid robots get more persuasive if they project less authority.
Sea slugs help build better hardware for AI
Researchers mimic the animal kingdom’s most basic signs of intelligence in quantum material.
New material could help robots flex their muscles
Researchers have developed a shape memory polymer that stores almost six times more energy than previous versions.
Components for the next generation of soft robotics
Scientists have developed a soft that valve paves the way for fully soft robots.
Tactile holograms could help train surgeons
Engineers have developed a new way to create the sensation of physically interacting with holographic projections.
‘Smart’ shirt keeps tabs on the heart
A flexible carbon nanotube fibers can be incorporated into clothing to function as wearable health monitors.
Navigation the brain's arteries with a steerable catheter
For the first time, a steerable catheter will give neurosurgeons the ability to steer the device in any direction they want while navigating the brain's arteries and blood vessels.
Minecraft advances artificial intelligence
Researchers at the Pennsylvania State University plan to test next-generation artificial intelligence skills withinthe video game Minecraft.
A chain mail fabric stiffens on demand
Scientists have developed a 3D printed type of ‘chain mail’ fabric that is flexible like cloth but can stiffen on demand.
Microrobots deliver drugs to central nervous system
A study shows that magnetic millirobots can climb slopes, move against fluid flow and precisely deliver substances to neural tissue.
Sensor material powers wearables in extreme cold
A new material that combines the flexibility of human skin with improved conductivity and tolerance of temperatures as low as -93 C.
Brain-machine interface turns intentions into actions
A wearable brain-machine interface system could improve the quality of life for people with motor dysfunction or paralysis, even those struggling with locked-in syndrome.
3D printed soft robotic hand plays Nintendo
Researchers have 3D printed a soft robotic hand that is agile enough to play Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. - and win!
New computer memory helps soft robot control movements
Engineers have unveiled an air-powered computer memory that can be used to control soft robots. It overcomes the problem of the mismatch between pneumatics and electronics.
A contact aware robot design
Researchers have developed a new method to computationally optimize the shape and control of a robotic manipulator for a specific task.
Hip implant simulator for virtual surgery training
The team of the Dynamic HIPS are working on a hip replacement simulator that will help future surgeons to practice the intervention.
Universal approach to tailoring soft robots
An integrated design optimisation and fabrication workflow opens new opportunities for tailoring the mechanical properties of soft machines.
Tuning collagen threads for biohybrid robots
Researchers are taking steps to incorporate actual muscles or neurons into a robotic system.
Turning up the heat on 3D printing inks
A process that uses heat to change the arrangement of molecular rings on a chemical chain creates 3D-printable gels that can fold, roll, or just hold their shape.
Shape-changing implants to treat severe pain
An ultra-thin, inflatable device that uses a combination of soft robotic fabrication techniques and microfluidics can be used to treat the most severe forms of pain without the need for invasive surgery.
Smart elastomers make robots more touchy-feely
A new generation of robotic tools are beginning to be realized thanks to a combination of strong 'muscles' and sensitive 'nerves' created from smart polymeric materials.
Magnetic fields controll miniature robots
Scientistshave developed millimeter-sized robots that can be controlled using magnetic fields to perform highly maneuverable and dexterous manipulations.
A robot scientist is ready for drug discovery
The robot scientist Eve has been assembled and is now operating at Chalmers University of Technology. Eve’s first mission is to identify and test drugs against Covid-19.
When the robot smiles back
Researchers use AI to teach robots to make appropriate reactive human facial expressions, an ability that could build trust between humans and their robotic co-workers and care-givers.
Self-learning robots go full steam ahead
Researchers have shown that a group of small autonomous, self-learning robots can adapt easily to changing circumstances. They connected the simple robots in a line, after which each individual robot taught itself to move forward as quickly as possible.
Smart foam for smart robots
New creation could give machines human-like sense of touch to better judge human intentions and respond to changes in the environment
Robot touch makes you feel better
People who were touched by a humanoid robot while conversing with it subsequently reported a better emotional state and were more likely to comply with a request from the robot.
The “RoboWig” untangle your hair
Nurses typically spend 18 to 40 percent of their time performing direct patient care tasks, oftentimes for many patients and with little time to spare. Personal care robots that brush your hair could provide substantial help and relief.
New law of physics helps robots grasp the friction of touch
Researchers have discovered a new law of physics that accounts for that accounts for elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL) friction, which should advance a wide range of robotic technologies.
A Lego system for building robots
Scientists have developed a system with which they can fabricate miniature robots building block by building block, which function exactly as required.
Artificial muscle technology for robotics
Mechanical engineers have developed a new high-performance artificial muscle technology that enables robots to motion more human-like.
DNA robots designed in minutes instead of days
Someday, scientists believe, tiny DNA-based robots and other nanodevices will deliver medicine inside our bodies, detect the presence of deadly pathogens, and help manufacture increasingly smaller electronics.
Enhanced safety and precision with semi-automatic milling systems
Professor Dr Henning Windhagen is a great fan of semi-automatic systems in the OR that help with implants but leave the surgeon in the driver’s seat.
Smart textiles measure your movements
Researchers have developed clothing that uses special fibers to sense a person's movement via touch.
Algorithm designs soft robots that sense
Deep learning technique optimizes the arrangement of sensors on a robot’s body to ensure efficient operation.
8 autonomous robots for disinfecting surfaces
In this third part of our ongoing series, we present eight additional systems that are currently being deployed to decontaminate and sanitize surfaces.
A conductive hydrogel for medical applications
Researchers have developed a method to produce graphene-enhanced hydrogels with an excellent level of electrical conductivity.
Engineers build smart robotic exoskeletons
Researchers are developing exoskeletons and prosthetic legs capable of thinking and making control decisions on their own using AI technology.
How soft robots can turn rigid on demand
Researchers have developed a new type of control system that may broaden robots’ range of tasks and allow safer interactions with people.
Sensor for robots mimicks skin characteristics
Researchers have developed a new soft tactile sensor with skin-comparable characteristics.
Robotics: Soft pumps power artificial muscles
Robotic clothing that could help people to move more easily is a step closer to reality thanks to the development of a lightweight power system for soft robotics.
Surgical robots could make radical prostatectomy safer
Researchers have developed a minuscule robot that could revolutionize surgical procedures for treating prostate cancer.
Dynamic 3D printing process features a light-driven twist
Engineers have developed a new method that uses light to improve 3D printing speed and precision while also, in combination with a high-precision robot arm, providing the freedom to move, rotate, or dilate each layer as the structure is being built.
Artificial skin brings robots closer to 'touching' human lives
Researchers have constructed a 3D vision-guided artificial skin that enables tactile sensing with high performance, opening doors to innumerable applications in medicine.
An origami-inspired patch for sealing internal injuries
The patch, which can be folded around surgical tools, may someday be used in robotic surgery to repair tissues and organs.
A 3D printed, sweating robot muscle
Researchers used 3D printing to create a soft robot muscle that can regulate its temperature through sweating.
Customized “brains” for robots
Researchers have developed an automated way to design customized hardware, or “brains,” that speeds up a robot’s operation.
How to train a robot - using AI and supercomputers
Computer scientists use TACC systems to generate synthetic objects for robot training.
Breakthrough optical sensor mimics human eye
Researchers are making key advances with a new type of optical sensor that more closely mimics the human eye’s ability to perceive changes in its visual field.
3D printed smart gel changes shape
Engineers have created a 3D printed smart gel that changes shape when exposed to light and becomes an "artificial muscle".
Ultra-thin sensitive strain sensors
Researchers have developed a new range of nanomaterial strain sensors that are 10 times more sensitive when measuring minute movements, compared to existing technology.
Soft robotic gripper inspired by pole beans
Researchers have designed a new soft robotic gripper that draws inspiration from an unusual source: pole beans
Computer simulation will accelerate development of 'smart robots'
Experts working at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and physics-based simulation share how computer simulation could accelerate the development of "smart robots" which "might interact with humans"
Designing soft and sensitive robotic fingers
Scientists have designed a 3D printable soft robotic finger containing a built-in sensor with adjustable stiffness.
7 mobile disinfection robots for medical environments
The following seven robotic systems are either currently being deployed or developed for the fight against the coronavirus.
Why soft skills could power the rise of robot leaders
Robots may have some of these soft skills thought to be vital for successful leadership as they enable leaders to motivate, unite and inspire their employees.
Brain-controlled computers are becoming a reality, but major hurdles remain
More researchers and companies are moving into the brain-computer interfaces, yet major challenges remain, from user training to the reality of invasive brain implant procedures.
E-skin has a strong future stretching ahead
A material that mimics human skin in strength, stretchability and sensitivity could be used to collect biological data in real time.
Microrobots of metal and plastic
Researchers have developed a technique for manufacturing micrometre-long machines by interlocking multiple materials in a complex way.
Magnetic spray transforms objects into millirobots
Scientists have developed an easy way to make millirobots by coating objects with a glue-like magnetic spray.
3D printing strong and tough hydrogels
Skin and cartilage are both strong and flexible – properties that are hard to replicate in artificial materials. But a new fabrication process brings lifelike synthetic polymers a step closer.
'Skin' sensor gives robots human sensation
Researchers at Cornell University have developed stretchable sensors that gives robots and VirtualReality a human touch.
Sensor for smart textiles survives hammers
An ultra-sensitive, resilient strain sensor that can be embedded in textiles and soft robotic systems survived being tested by a washing machine and a car.
A flexible and highly reliable sensor
A novel e-skin, called TRACE, performs five times better than conventional soft materials. It is suitable for measuring blood flow for pulse diagnosis and helping robots to 'feel' the texture of surfaces.
Cardiac patch treats heart disease
Researchers have developed rubbery a bioelectronic implantable device that can monitor and treat heart diseases.
A portable arm rehabilitation robot
A new portable arm rehabilitation robot will help patients to carry out robot-aided therapy at home, allowing them to perform intensive exercises without visiting hospitals or clinics.
Hannes: The biomimetic hand prosthesis
Researchers have replicated the key biological properties of the human hand: natural synergistic and adaptable movement, biomimetic levels of force and speed, high anthropomorphism and grasp robustness.
E-skin: Engineers imitate hands to make better sensors
Researchers have developed “electronic skin” sensors capable of mimicking the dynamic process of human motion.
Scientists get soft on 3D printing
Researchers have developed a new method of 3D printing gels and other soft materials.
Surgery robots set to learn how to better assist
The objective of the AIMRobot project is to pave the way for the next generation of robotic surgery systems capable of autonomy.
Soft robots, origami combine to deliver treatments
Researchers have found a way to send tiny, soft robots into humans, potentially opening the door for less invasive surgeries and ways to deliver treatments for several conditions.
Rubbery semiconductor for medical robotic hands
Researchers have designed and produced a smart electronic skin and a medical robotic hand capable of assessing vital diagnostic data.
Why do human-like robots elicit uncanny feelings?
Many people experience an uneasy feeling in response to robots that are nearly lifelike, and yet somehow not quite “right”.
Positive results for exosuit in stroke rehabilitation
Researchers have published the results of a trial of the ReWalk ReStore soft robotic exosuit for gait training in individuals undergoing post-stroke rehabilitation.
COVID-19 testing: Robotic platform helps to scale up capacity
Researchers havee repurposed robotic technology normally used for synthetic biology research to help with testing for COVID-19.
Sarcopenia: Robotic muscles could turn back body clock
Loss of strength and muscle wastage is currently an unavoidable part of getting older and has a significant impact on health and quality of life.
Don't forget to clean robotic support pets
Research from the University of Plymouth suggests that robot pets could pose an infection risk if passed between staff and service users without cleaning.
Augmented Reality in the OR: matching man and machine
One of the crucial future technologies in surgery is Augmented Reality. Most experts agree that AR will increase safety and efficiency, improve surgical training and decrease costs.
Surgical data science: data-driven assistance in the OR
In the next-generation operating room interconnected sensors will collect data, analyse it in real-time and make it available to digital assistance functions.
Aerogel: the micro structural material of the future
Scientists from Empa were able to 3D print stable well-shaped microstructures made from silica aerogels for use in biotechnology and precision engineering.
Catching Z’s, capturing data: DIY wearable
Researchers are creating a wearable electronics device that can read brain waves while allowing the wearer to easily drift off into the various stages of sleep.
Versatile material could build realistic prosthetics
Researchers have created synthetic materials with morphing abilities that can be 3D printed and self-heal within seconds.
avateramedical acquires robotics specialist FORWARDttc
avateramedical GmbH announced the acquisition of FORWARDttc GmbH, an automation technology company with special focus on robotics hard- and software.
3D hand-sensing wristband
Researchers have designed a wrist-mounted device and developed software that allows continuous tracking of the entire human hand in 3D.
Self-healing material for soft machines
Scientists have developed a soft synthetic material that can heal itself within a second after damage.
Humanoid hands create safer human-robotics interactions
Engineers have designed and developed a novel humanoid hand that may be able to help.
A robotic skin with a sense of touch
Scientists have developed a sensory integrated artificial brain system that mimics biological neural networks, which can run on a power-efficient neuromorphic processor.
Robotic textiles could enable new mechanotherapy
A new smart fabric that can be inflated and deflated by temperature-dependent liquid-vapor phase changes could enable a range of medical therapeutics.
A deep learning e-skin decodes complex human motion
A deep learning powered single-strained electronic skin sensor can capture human motion from a distance.
3D printing sensors on expanding organs
Scientists have developed a 3D printing technique that could have future applications in diagnosing and monitoring the lungs of patients with COVID-19.
Open-source robot makes sophisticated robotics available to all
Designed by a team at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering and an institute of the Max Planck Society, the four-legged, dog-sized, torque-controlled Solo 8 robot can easily be replicated by research labs around the world.
Bioprinting tissues directly within the body
Researchers take a step closer to 3D printing living tissues in patients as they develop a specially-formulated bio-ink designed for printing directly in the body.
Biohybrid model recreates respiration mechanics
Using soft robotic materials, scientists created a high-fidelity respiratory simulator that represents the interplay between between the diaphragm, abdomen and lungs.
4D printing soft objects for implants
Scientists have developed a method to 4D print objects that can be manipulated to take on alternate forms when exposed to changes in temperature, electric current or stress.
Smart textile fibers measure wearer’s health
Researchers have developed electronic fibers that, when embedded in textiles, can collect a wealth of information about our bodies by measuring subtle and complex fabrics deformations.
AI guides exoskeletons to match terrain
Researchers have developed new software that can be integrated with existing hardware to enable people using robotic prosthetics to walk in a safer, more natural manner on different types of terrain.
Robot swabs throats for COVID-19
Researchers have developed the world’s first fully automatic robot capable of carrying out throat swabs for COVID-19.
Breast cancer: restoring sensation via implant
The Bionic Breast Project from the University of Chicago applies bionic technology to restore post-mastectomy breast function.
Exosuit makes stroke survivors walk farther
Research study in stroke survivors with chronic hemiparesis shows soft exosuit technology to bring immediate improvements in walking speed and endurance tests.
Electrical stimulation improves robot-assistive surgery
Sending small electrical currents to the fingertips of someone operating a robotic arm can help surgeons during robot-assisted procedures.
Wearable strain sensor uses light for monitoring
Researchers have developed a novel wearable strain sensor based on the modulation of optical transmittance of a carbon nanotube (CNT)-embedded elastomer.
Robots on the march to walking like humans
A psychological theory could kickstart improvements in the way robots are able to walk, thanks to a study at the University of Manchester.
Surgeons successfully treat brain aneurysms using a robot
Using a robot to treat brain aneurysms is feasible and could allow for improved precision when placing stents, coils and other devices.
Robot toys provide clues about infant development
New research shows that using robots could help detect early signs of autism or ADHD in infants.
Acoustically driven microrobot outshines natural microswimmers
Researchers developed a bullet-shaped, synthetic miniature robot which is acoustically propelled forward – a speeding bullet, in the truest sense of the word.
A bionic “heart” for testing prosthetic valves
Engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a biorobotic hybrid heart for testing prosthetic valves and other cardiac devices.
Skin-like sensors bring a human touch to wearable tech
Researchers have developed a super-stretchy, transparent and self-powering sensor that records the complex sensations of human skin.
Wearable brain-machine interface could control a wheelchair
Combining new wearable electronics and a deep learning algorithm could help disabled people wirelessly interact with a computer.
An exoskeleton allows a tetraplegic patient to move
A 4-limb robotic system controlled by brain signals helped a tetraplegic man to move his arms and walk using a ceiling-mounted harness for balance.
Implants: reconfigurable electronics promise innovations
Medical implants of the future may feature reconfigurable electronic platforms that can morph in shape and size dynamically.
Middle-ear infection: ultrasound sensor aids diagnosis
A new type of ultrasound transducer should soon be delivering a fast and reliable diagnosis of infection of the middle ear.
Walk and run more easily with an exosuit
A versatile, portable exosuit that assists both walking and running highlights the potential for lightweight and non-restrictive wearable robots outside the lab.
A breakthrough for soft robots to advance artificial muscles
Scientists have developed a tiny pump that could play a big role in the development of autonomous soft robots, lightweight exoskeletons and smart clothing.
Soft robots to operate on human body
Researchers have developed a technique that allows them to remotely control the movement of soft robots, lock them into position for as long as needed and later reconfigure the robots into new shapes.
Smart bandage speeds up healing
The active adhesive dressings speed up wound healing based on heat-responsive hydrogels that are mechanically active and antimicrobial.
Prosthetic arm can move with your thoughts
Reseachers are developing a prosthetic arm that can move with the person's thoughts and feel the sensation of touch via an array of electrodes implanted in the muscles of the patient.
3D printing magnetic liquid droplets
Revolutionary material could lead to 3D-printable magnetic liquid devices for the fabrication of artificial cells that deliver targeted drug therapies to diseased cells.
Jellyfish-inspired robot to deliver drugs inside body
Scientists have developed a robot that looks and moves like a jellyfish; the aim is for Jellyfishbot to be applied in the treatment of cancer.
Huggable: Social robots can benefit hospitalized children
Interacting with a robotic teddy bear invented at MIT boosted young patients’ positive emotions, engagement, and activity level.
3D printing flexible mesh for ankle and knee braces
Engineers have designed pliable, 3D printed mesh materials whose flexibility and toughness they can tune to emulate and support softer tissues such as muscles and tendons.
Training robots to relieve chronic pain
Researchers have developed an automatic solution for safe robotic examination and treatment of patients with chronic pain.
Robotic technology enhances spine surgery
Spine surgery: A new robotic technology increases the safety and precision of spinal fusion surgeries while reducing the time needed for the procedure.
ADA: Assistive robot learns to feed
Engineers have taught a assistive robot the strategies needed to pick up food with a fork and gingerly deliver it to a person’s mouth.
3D printed robots could care for those in golden years
Researchers have developed a new design method that shows promise in enabling the efficient design and fabrication of soft robots using a 3D printer.
A smart orthosis for a stronger back
Researchers developed ErgoJack to relieve back strain and encourage workers to execute strenuous movements in a more ergonomic way
Gummy-like robots could help prevent disease
Scientists have developed microscopic, hydrogel-based muscles that can manipulate and mechanically stimulate biological tissue.
Wearable robot enables disabled person to grasp objects
Scientists have developed a soft wearable hand robot that can aid the hand-disabled by using machine learning algorithm and sensory hardware.
Scientists tests elder care robot
A robot created by Washington State University scientists could help elderly people with dementia and other limitations live independently in their own homes.
From TechGiants to HealthTechGiants?
Alphabet, Amazon, Apple and Microsoft are all building technologies that have the potential to transform the delivery of care. Here are some examples of BigTech's road into healthcare.
MURAB: Roboter-assisted diagnostic of breast cancer
The Murab project is developing technology that will make it possible to take more accurate biopsies and diagnose cancer and other illnesses faster.
Brain-computer interface enables paralysed to control tablets
Research from the BrainGate consortium shows that a brain-computer interface (BCI) can enable people with paralysis to directly operate an off-the-shelf tablet device just by thinking about making cursor movements and clicks.
Stroke patients: robotic arm aids in rehabilitation
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) recently developed a robotic arm to facilitate self-help and upper-limb mobile rehabilitation for stroke patients.
Ultra-light gloves let users “touch” virtual objects
Scientists have developed an ultra-light glove that enables users to feel and manipulate virtual objects. Their system provides extremely realistic haptic feedback and could run on a battery, allowing for unparalleled freedom of movement.
Building brain-controlled prosthetic limbs
Neuroscience researchers University of Chicago receive $3.4 million NIH grant to develop brain-controlled prosthetic limbs.
Caterpillar-like robot could deliver drugs
A novel tiny, soft robot with caterpillar-like legs could pave the way for medical technology advances, such as drug delivery in the human body.
Avatar measures people’s gait efficiency
New avatar-based software developed at EPFL looks at how people walk in order to predict their energy expenditure. The software could have many uses in both medicine and sports.
Drone delivers vital medical supplies
A flying smartbox from AT&T and Softbox shows how Internet of Things can help safely deliver vital temperature-sensitive medicines in crises.
Researcher add salt to Pepper
Researchers performed a detailed security assessment of Pepper, a commercial humanoid robot. They found that the robot is frighteningly easy to hack.