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Engineers and scientists
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together to build a new
humanoid robot capable of
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people. Using leading edge
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Learning from the Brain: Computer Scientists Develop New Generation of Neuro-Computer
Intelligent machines that
not only think for
themselves but also actively
learn are the vision of
researchers who have been
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Computer Mimics Nature by Watching TV
Computer scientists in the
UK have developed a new way
of making life-like
animations of trees using
video footage of the real
thing. ... > full story

Walking Robot Switches Gaits Autonomously and Flexibly
Even simple insects can
generate quite different
movement patterns with their
six legs. The animal uses
various gaits depending on
whether it crawls uphill or
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Safety in Numbers: A Cloud-Based Immune System for Computers
January 28, 2010 A new approach for managing bugs in computer software has been developed by researchers in Switzerland. The latest version of Dimmunix, available for free download, enables entire networks of ... > full story -
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Learning the Art of Creating Computer Games Can Boot Student Skills
January 24, 2010 Computer games have a broad appeal that transcends gender, culture, age and socioeconomic status. Now, computer scientists think that creating computer games, rather than just playing them could ... > full story -
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'Wet' Computing Systems to Boost Processing Power
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New Treatment for Hyperactivity in Children: Thought-Operated Computer System
January 11, 2010 A new thought-operated computer system which can reduce the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children is being be rolled out across the ... > full story -
A Facial Expression Is Worth a Thousand Words
December 31, 2009 Moving pictures are more suitable to interpret the mood of a person than a static photograph. Communication is a central aspect of everyday life, a fact that is reflected in the wide variety of ways ... > full story -
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Moving Video to 'Captcha' Robot Hackers
December 31, 2009 Researchers have developed a synthesis technique that generates moving pictures of 3-D objects which will allow security developers to generate an infinite number of "emergence" images virtually ... > full story -
Cockroaches Offer Inspiration for Running Robots
December 29, 2009 The sight of a cockroach scurrying for cover may be nauseating, but the insect is also a biological and engineering marvel, and is providing researchers with what they call "bioinspiration" in a ... > full story -
Do Computers Understand Art?
December 25, 2009 Mathematical algorithms can provide clues about the artistic style of a painting. The composition of colors or certain aesthetic measurements can already be quantified by a computer, but machines are ... > full story -
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List Helps Computers Understand Expressions With More Than One Meaning
December 23, 2009 List helps computers understand expressions with more than one meaning Computers might well be 'with it', but 'they haven't got a clue' about expressions. Dutch researcher Nicole has come up with a ... > full story -
Understanding Interaction in Virtual Worlds
December 23, 2009 Millions are immersed in virtual worlds and multiplayer online games. Now researchers are examining online behavior in virtual gaming ... > full story
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