British scientists have created a biological robot that is controlled by rat neurons.
A biological robot that is controlled by rat neurons has been developed British scientists.
The robot can be wheeled around and is linked wirelessly to a bundle of neurons kept at body temperature in a sterile cabinet.
Biological Brain in a 'Frankenrobot'
Gordon is probably the world's first robot controlled exclusively by living brain tissue.
Gordon is probably the world's first robot controlled exclusively by living brain tissue.
Developed by researchers at the University of Reading, the robot is now being taught to become familiar with its surroundings.
"This new research is tremendously exciting as firstly the biological brain controls its own moving robot body, and secondly it will enable us to investigate how the brain learns and memorises its experiences," The Independent quoted Professor Kevin Warwick, who led the project, as saying.
Artificial Mouth That Chews Apples Like Humans Developed
French scientists have successfully developed an artificial mouth that chews apples like humans.
French scientists have successfully developed an artificial mouth that chews apples like humans.
It won't be long, that the robot will be able to recognise familiar surroundings it has memorised.
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Breakthrough in Autonomous Robot Surgeries
The day when robots will perform surgery on patients in dangerous situations or in remote locations, such as on the battlefield is drawing close.
The day when robots will perform surgery on patients in dangerous situations or in remote locations, such as on the battlefield is drawing close.
According to New Scientist magazine, US team was training the robot as if it was an animal learning tricks.
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Tendon Injuries' Diagnosis may Be Revolutionised by Pneumatic Robot
Initial trials on four healthy volunteers suggest that a pneumatic robot can position patients' limbs inside an MRI scanner, and allow physicians to get sharp images of tendons that
Initial trials on four healthy volunteers suggest that a pneumatic robot can position patients' limbs inside an MRI scanner, and allow physicians to get sharp images of tendons that
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