Neuralink, the brain-computer interface (BCI) company founded by Elon Musk, has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining “breakthrough device” designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Blindsight implant. The…
Scientists have developed a “5D memory crystal” capable of storing the human genome with the aim of preserving the continuity of the species, even in the face of possible extinction. This innovative device…
Norwegian startup 1X Technologies has taken a significant step in humanoid robot development with the announcement of NEO Beta, a humanoid robot prototype designed to assist with daily tasks at home. With pilot…
Researchers at Cornell University have discovered a new way of controlling “biohybrid” robots using the natural electrical signals of mycelium, the vegetative structure of fungi. This method allows the robots to react more…
Adam Zewe | MIT News The most recent email you sent was likely encrypted using a tried-and-true method that relies on the idea that even the fastest computer would be unable to efficiently break a…
Anne Wilson | Department of Mechanical Engineering Pick-and-place machines are a type of automated equipment used to place objects into structured, organized locations. These machines are used for a variety of applications — from electronics…
Neuralink, the neurotechnology company founded by Elon Musk, has recently implanted its experimental N1 brain-computer interface (BCI) in a second patient. This development comes after the company’s first human trial, which began in…
Zoltan Nagy, The University of Texas at Austin My colleagues and I have developed an artificial intelligence system that helps buildings shift their energy use to times when the electric grid is cleaner….
Engineers at North Carolina State University have unveiled a new generation of shape-shifting robots that could transform the fields of space exploration and disaster relief. Taking inspiration from the ancient Japanese art of…
Artificial intelligence is experiencing a remarkable breakthrough. New research indicates that AI is beginning to “think” in a way that resembles human thought. Traditionally, the focus of AI development has been on precision…