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February 28, 2008
Robot Will Learn To Speak
In 4 years time, that robot dubbed iCub (seriously tho) will reach some level of cognitive intelligence. At least that's what A.I. researchers at the University of Plymouth hope. The 3 foot tall humanoid baby (not a bear) will develop language and basic motor skills. They promise nothing sinister; just another study on how babies learn language.
via Ubergizmo
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February 15, 2008
Heart Caught In A Web
Pretty interesting invention by scientists at Leeds University. It's synthetic webbing designed to wrap around the heart. It detects when the heart is about to pump and triggers a series of miniature motors to assist, causing the entire web to contract.
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Robots Replacing Rabbits
A lot of our modern conveniences owe thanks to rabbits since they are the "guinea pigs" for all sorts of medical, chemical, and biological testing. Thankfully the National Institute of Health and the EPA are instigating a new research program by where robots could take the place of rabbits. It's still a good 5 years away from fruition but hippity hops all around should rejoice since this a total win for rabbit rights, or is that wabbit wights?
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