Robotics

Lasers and Light: The Future of Ultrafast Optical AI Has Arrived

Can light make computers thousands of times faster? New research shows how laser pulses in glass fibers could launch an era of ultrafast, energy-saving AI.

The Robotic Skin That Lets Machines Feel Like Humans

New robotic skin made from a single material lets machines feel touch, heat, and pain—just like human skin, but with AI smarts.

The Reflexes of a Robot Bird

This drone dodges twigs in the dark—no GPS, no fear. Meet SUPER, the birdlike robot redefining high-speed autonomous flight.

Synthetic Muscle That Heals Itself

An award-nominated breakthrough in soft robotics allows machines to detect, repair, and reset damage—without human help. Discover how Husker engineers built a system that mimics skin’s self-healing abilities.

Teaching Lasers to Think

Lasers that learn? Empa researchers slash testing times in metal 3D printing using machine learning—making laser processes cheaper, faster, and smarter.

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