Abstract: Accurate measurement of contact force/torque (CFT) is critical for robotic manipulators to interact effectively with their environment. This article introduces an adaptive ...

The Trump Administration's push to increase deportations has had expected consequences in major cities: construction labor is scarce and immigrant communities are receding from the public sphere. But ...

Legged robot performing analogue tests in Marslabor at the University of Basel. Credit: Dr Tomaso Bontognali. Dr Gabriela Ligeza is a former PhD student from the University of Basel and now a ...

Abstract: Continuum robots are widely used in endoluminal intervention and treatment due to their dexterity and compliance. However, it is challenging to achieve simultaneous shape and force ...

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The San Bernardino County Fire Department has unveiled its new robotic dog, meant to help firefighters search and map dangerous areas during firefighting and rescue efforts. The four-legged robot was ...

A four-legged robot dog designed to detect toxic substances could soon become the first responder sent into dangerous areas and help firefighting crews assess the damage without risking their own ...

Firefighters battled a massive blaze at a plastic warehouse in Tuscany, Italy on June 8. Alongside fire engines, crews also deployed a firefighting robot. A nearby school was evacuated, surrounding ...

Scientists sometimes release sterilized male insects to breed with females in the wild, which produces no viable offspring. By interrupting harmful pests’ reproduction, these projects aim to reduce ...

A total of 215 community-dwelling older adults (170 in the 2024 cohort and 45 in the 2025 cohort) who used Hyodol were recruited. User responses to Hyodol’s daily health check-in questions and free ...