Throat vibrations made by people who find it difficult to speak, such as after a stroke, can be analysed by AI and used to create sentences Throat vibrations made by people who find it difficult to speak, such as after a stroke, can be analysed by AI and used to create sentences Throat vibrations made by …
AI uses throat vibrations to work out what someone is trying to say Read More »
A quantum sensor based on a protein from bioluminescent jellyfish can be made by the body itself and it may be able to help us track how cells form or detect disease at an early stage A quantum sensor based on a protein from bioluminescent jellyfish can be made by the body itself and it …
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A new type of crystal that absorbs heat when released from extreme pressure could lead to climate-friendly refrigerators and air conditioners A new type of crystal that absorbs heat when released from extreme pressure could lead to climate-friendly refrigerators and air conditioners A new type of crystal that absorbs heat when released from extreme pressure could …
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A robotic hand uses fingertip sensors and AI to determine how firmly to grip before closing in on an object, overcoming a persistent problem for prosthetics A robotic hand uses fingertip sensors and AI to determine how firmly to grip before closing in on an object, overcoming a persistent problem for prosthetics A robotic hand uses …
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Although popular AI models score highly on medical exams, their accuracy drops significantly when making a diagnosis based on a conversation with a simulated patient Although popular AI models score highly on medical exams, their accuracy drops significantly when making a diagnosis based on a conversation with a simulated patient Although popular AI models score highly …
AI chatbots fail to diagnose patients by talking with them Read More »
Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are on track to start commercial passenger carrying services in 2025, but can they stand out from conventional helicopters? Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are on track to start commercial passenger carrying services in 2025, but can they stand out from conventional helicopters? Electric vertical take-off and …
Flying electric taxis look set to finally take off in 2025 Read More »
A robotic boom could see thousands of humanoid units entering workplaces and more in 2025, but whether they will have staying power remains to be seen A robotic boom could see thousands of humanoid units entering workplaces and more in 2025, but whether they will have staying power remains to be seen A robotic boom could …
Humanoid robots will march into factories and homes in 2025 Read More »
Following successful early demonstrations of linking two quantum computing chips, IBM is aiming to break records for the largest quantum computer yet by combining many of them in parallel Following successful early demonstrations of linking two quantum computing chips, IBM is aiming to break records for the largest quantum computer yet by combining many of …
IBM will release the largest ever quantum computer in 2025 Read More »
New Scientist’s round-up of some of the best new robots of 2024 New Scientist’s round-up of some of the best new robots of 2024 New Scientist’s round-up of some of the best new robots of 2024
An AI model that understands the interplay between human body language, speech and emotion enables digital avatars to move more realistically when speaking An AI model that understands the interplay between human body language, speech and emotion enables digital avatars to move more realistically when speaking An AI model that understands the interplay between human body …
AI-powered avatars can gesture naturally as they speak Read More »