Bionic hand data could help ABB robots grip delicate objects better, raising big questions about the next wave of factory automation ahead.

Today:Early fog in the far southwest clears quickly. Most areas stay dry with sunshine and variable cloud, though northern and northeastern regions may see isolated showers. Light winds overall, ...

Data is a crucial part of investigative journalism: It helps journalists verify hypotheses, reveal hidden insights, follow the money, scale investigations, and add credibility to stories. The Pulitzer ...

Tactile MNIST is a benchmark for learning-based active perception algorithms. It introduces four simulated tactile perception tasks, ranging from classification and counting to pose and volume ...

When I was searching up ideas for my weekly column, “Listen to Joey talk ad nauseam about topics so niche you question his mental stability” (a working title,) I was having some trouble thinking of a ...

Previous research shows that eating together (i.e., commensality) impacts food choice, time spent eating, and enjoyment. Conversely, eating alone is considered a possible cause of unhappiness. In this ...

Underwater images are used to explore and monitor ocean habitats, generating huge datasets with unusual data characteristics that preclude traditional data management strategies. Due to the lack of ...

Recent advances in computer vision and machine learning underpin a collection of algorithms with an impressive ability to decipher the content of images. These deep learning algorithms are being ...

Generating complex, human-like behavior in a humanoid robot like the iCub requires the integration of a wide range of open source components and a scalable cognitive architecture. Hence, we present ...

This café in Hanoi is following an emerging global trend in which more and more humans are being replaced by robots. This coffee shop in Hanoi has drawn attention for employing a robot waiter, making ...