An approach to plan the actions of robot teams in uncertain conditions

by Ingrid Fadelli | Nov 24, 2023 | Computer Sciences, Robotics, TECHXPLORE

While most robots are initially tested in laboratory settings and other controlled environments, they are designed to be deployed in real-world environments, helping humans to tackle various problems. Navigating real-world environments entails dealing with high levels...

Study resolves puzzles in gravitational collapse of gravitational waves

by Ingrid Fadelli | Nov 24, 2023 | General Physics, PHYS.ORG, Physics

Black holes are regions in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing can escape them, not even light. These fascinating regions have been the focus of countless studies, yet some of the physics underlying their formation is not yet fully...

Study unveils similarities between the auditory pathway and deep learning models for processing speech

by Ingrid Fadelli | Nov 24, 2023 | Biomedical technology, MEDICALXPRESS, Neuroscience

The human auditory pathway is a highly sophisticated biological system that includes both physical structures and brain regions specialized in the perception and processing of sounds. The sounds that humans pick up through their ears are processed in various brain...

A system that allows robots to use tools creatively by leveraging large language models

by Ingrid Fadelli | Nov 24, 2023 | Machine learning & AI, Robotics, TECHXPLORE

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and Google DeepMind recently developed RoboTool, a system that can broaden the capabilities of robots, allowing them to use tools in more creative ways. This system, introduced in a paper published on...

Integrated circuits based on a 2D semiconductor operating at GHz frequencies

by Ingrid Fadelli | Nov 24, 2023 | Electronics & Semiconductors, Engineering, TECHXPLORE

Transistors are crucial electronic components that regulate, amplify and control the flow of current inside most existing devices. In recent years, electronics engineers have been trying to identify materials and design strategies that could help to further improve...