Looking for something fun, free and completely different to do this weekend? Hop on over to Maker Faire Happy Valley, happening Saturday, Sept. 20, and Sunday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each ...

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Researchers found that working with a humanoid robot can change how our brains map the body, making its hand feel like part of our own.

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The human hand is amazingly complex. With 34 muscles, more than 30 tendons, and 27 bones, hands can grasp objects, express emotion, create works of art, and accomplish many of the tasks that drive ...

Elon Musk's prediction that Optimus could make up 80% of Tesla's valuation might not be far-fetched. However, it could take decades for his prediction to come true. Several obstacles could get in the ...

Strawberries are delicate and hard to harvest—easily bruised and often hidden under a canopy of leaves. This creates headaches for scientists trying to design robotic harvesters. Now a Washington ...

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