Aug 19, 2025 | Healthcare, Robots
Scientists have designed swarms of microscopic robots that communicate and coordinate using sound waves, much like bees or birds. These self-organizing micromachines can adapt to their surroundings, reform if damaged, and potentially undertake complex tasks such as...
Jul 10, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Featured, Healthcare, Robots
An AI-powered robot was able to remove a gall bladder from a dead pig in what researchers claim is the first realistic surgery by a machine with almost no human intervention. The robot is powered by a two-tier AI system trained on 17 hours of video encompassing 16,000...
Jul 3, 2025 | Disabilities, Featured, Healthcare, Technology
When Scott Moorehead tells people he cannot smell, they usually make a joke about how lucky he is—he must not be troubled by dirty diapers or people passing gas. “All the jokes are hilarious,” Moorehead says, with a hint of sarcasm. But his lack of smell also means he...
May 22, 2025 | Emissions, Healthcare
Smart policies addressing road transport emissions could save 1.9 million lives and prevent 1.4 million new children’s asthma cases worldwide by 2040, according to a new study. This translates to preventing 310 premature deaths and 230 new children’s...
Apr 17, 2025 | Healthcare, Robots
State-of-the-art robotic systems that can help remove tumours or replace a patient’s knee have been approved for use on the NHS in a move that could transform treatment for thousands of people in England. Adoption of the technology could lead to shorter stays in...
Jan 9, 2025 | Featured, Healthcare, Robots
Patients are recovering quicker and receiving improved care, thanks to robotic assisted surgery, a hospital trust has said. More than 200 patients at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) have had the surgery, which uses a system called Da Vinci XI,...
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