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UCLA researchers have developed a small humanoid robot called PhoneBot that uses an old smartphone as its primary processing unit to walk. The project aims to give discarded mobile devices a second life as robotic companions.
Physicists have created an acoustic device that mimics the properties of a black hole by trapping sound waves. The experiment demonstrates how principles of gravity can be applied to sound in a laboratory setting.
Researchers at New York University have developed a biomimetic robot that moves like a worm to navigate difficult coastal terrain. The device is designed to assist with water-pumping tasks in challenging environments.
Reports suggest that AI agents assigned different gender markers may exhibit variations in performance or output, described by some as a pay gap.
Scientists have identified a rogue wave in the Pacific Ocean as the most extreme ever recorded. The wave reached heights that were disproportionately large compared to the surrounding sea state.
Researchers are using handheld scanners to detect lead traces in Herculaneum scrolls, which could finally allow them to be read using X-ray technology.
Swiss scientists have developed a motor in the form of a thin, flexible fiber to maintain the pliability of soft-bodied robots. This innovation avoids the need for rigid components that typically compromise soft robotic designs.
Researchers collecting mineral samples from the Escanaba seafloor were surprised when the rocks spontaneously ignited after being brought into the laboratory.
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a new hopping robot that mimics the movement of a flea. This project adds to a growing list of robots designed to replicate the locomotion of various animals.