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Bird-Inspired RAVEN Robot Has Specialised Legs to Help it Jump Into Flight
Researchers at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a bird-like robot named RAVEN (Robotic Avian-inspired Vehicle for multiple ENvironments), designed to launch into flight using spring-loaded legs. This innovative design was inspired by the flight mechanics of crows, which use their legs to spring into the air, allowin...
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New Device Used In Monkeys Sparks Hope Of Paralysis Cure
A new device has allowed two monkeys to regain use of their paralysed legs by transmitting brain signals wirelessly, bypassing their spinal cord lesions, a study released Wednesday by the journal Nature said.
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Soft Robots That Mimic Human Muscles May Aid Stroke Patients
Scientists, including one of Indian origin, are developing soft, flexible robots that behave like human muscles and may help people with movement impairments, such as stroke victims.
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This janitor satellite could help clean up space
Swiss scientists plan to launch a "janitor satellite" specially designed to get rid of orbiting debris known as space junk.
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Bird-Inspired RAVEN Robot Has Specialised Legs to Help it Jump Into Flight
Researchers at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a bird-like robot named RAVEN (Robotic Avian-inspired Vehicle for multiple ENvironments), designed to launch into flight using spring-loaded legs. This innovative design was inspired by the flight mechanics of crows, which use their legs to spring into the air, allowin...
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New Device Used In Monkeys Sparks Hope Of Paralysis Cure
A new device has allowed two monkeys to regain use of their paralysed legs by transmitting brain signals wirelessly, bypassing their spinal cord lesions, a study released Wednesday by the journal Nature said.
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Soft Robots That Mimic Human Muscles May Aid Stroke Patients
Scientists, including one of Indian origin, are developing soft, flexible robots that behave like human muscles and may help people with movement impairments, such as stroke victims.
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This janitor satellite could help clean up space
Swiss scientists plan to launch a "janitor satellite" specially designed to get rid of orbiting debris known as space junk.
