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Singapore-MIT’s New AI System Helps Soft Robots Adapt Like Humans

Researchers from the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology have developed an AI control system that helps soft robotic arms learn multiple tasks at once and adapt instantly to new conditions without retraining. The system, tested on two physical platforms, reduced tracking errors by over 44 percent and maintained 92 percent accuracy during disturbances. This brings soft robotics closer to real-world use in healthcare, assistive devices, and manufacturing.

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White robotic vehicle with sensors and equipment driving on a paved path with university buildings and trees in the background.

Spain’s UMH Researchers Build AI System to Solve ‘Kidnapped Robot’ Problem

Researchers at Spain’s Miguel Hernández University have developed an AI system that helps kidnapped robots regain their sense of location. The method uses 3D LiDAR and deep learning to position robots in changing environments without GPS. Tested for months on campus, the system could make autonomous vehicles and service robots more reliable in real-world conditions where satellite navigation fails.

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