Touched by a robot

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have found that people generally have a positive response toward being touched by a robotic nurse, but

'Frozen smoke' to lend robots a soft touch

Frozen Smoke' to Lend Robots a Soft Touch. Learn more about Frozen Smoke' to Lend Robots a Soft Touch in this article.

Quantum engineers remove roadblock in developing next-generation technologies

(PhysOrg.com) -- An international team has removed a major obstacle to engineer quantum systems that will play a key role in the computers, communication networks, and even biomedical devices of the future.

Extremely fast MRAM data storage within reach

Magnetic Random Access Memories (MRAM) are the most important new modules on the market of computer storage devices. Like the well known USB-sticks, they store information into static memory, but MRAM offer short access times and unlimited writing properties. Commercial MRAMs have been on the market since 2005. They are, however, still slower than the competitors they have among the volatile storage media.

Latest geminoid is incredibly realistic

Geminoid DK, an android built by Kokoro in Tokyo, was constructed to look exactly like Associate Professor Henrik Scharfe of Aalborg University in

New microscope produces 3-d movies of live cells

Scientists at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Janelia Farm Research Campus have created a microscope that lets researchers see the dynamic inner lives

NIST scientists make quantum computer

Quantum computing will create machines unbelievably faster and cleverer than anything ever made, using weird and wonderful physics. The latest...

Google ventures backs transphorm's efficient power conversion technology

Alternative energy sources are a big step on the way to a sustainable power grid, but efficient power conversion is just as important. Enter...

Infographic of the day: the next 25 years in emerging tech

Everyday, we blitz you with news of exotic technologies that will change the world -- and so does everyone else. You

Introducing the 3-d printed bicycle

EADS, the European aerospace and defense group, has figured out how to construct a 3-D printed bicycleout of nylon, no less.

Why all your bulbs may soon be LEDs

A breakthrough in producing light emitting diodes could bring LED production costs down as much as 75.

Robot butlers are finally a reality [+video]

PAL Robotics has been working on its REEM-x lineup of wheeled humanoid robots for some time. Now it