I tested a $125,000 robot with silicone flesh. Its jokes felt more human than anything else.

I tested a $125,000 humanoid robot. It couldn't read my emotions, but its jokes and sense of humor made it feel surprisingly human.
IEEE

Adaptive Interactive Control of Human and Quadruped Robot Load Motion

Abstract: In this article, we propose an adaptive control method for quadruped robots carrying unknown static loads and realizing dynamic human–robot interaction motion. To enhance the load capacity ...

Human red blood cells form without central 'hub' seen in mouse models, upending understanding of our physiology

Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered that one of the body's most fundamental biological processes—how red blood ...
New Atlas

$80 smart scale maps body fat and muscle by body part

Smart scales have moved beyond basic weigh-ins for years now. While basic BMI (Body Mass Index) and body-fat estimates are common on modern bathroom scales, Wyze is pitching the Scale BodyScan as a ...

15 Best Black Mirror Episodes, Ranked

From haunting cautionary tales to emotional character studies, these Black Mirror installments represent the series at its ...
IEEE

Automated Lane Change via Adaptive Interactive MPC: Human-in-the-Loop Experiments

Abstract: This article presents a new optimal control-based interactive motion planning algorithm for an autonomous vehicle interacting with a human-driven vehicle. The ego vehicle solves a joint ...
The New York Times

The 5 Best Body Washes

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Jennifer G. Sullivan and Amanda Rosenthal Our previous pick for oily and ...