Smoother Paths for Precision Robotics
New research details a method for generating exceptionally smooth toolpaths for parallel kinematic milling robots, enhancing accuracy and efficiency.
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AI-Driven Polymer Design Accelerates Battery Material Discovery
A new computational pipeline combining machine learning and molecular simulations rapidly identifies promising polymer electrolytes with enhanced ionic conductivity.
Sensing the Bend: Soft Robotics Gains a New Sense of Touch
Researchers have developed a novel sensing system for electro-ribbon actuators, enabling more precise and adaptable movements in soft robotic systems.
Let the Machines Rank: AI Discovers Better Search Algorithms
![The evolutionary process demonstrably prioritizes recall at the expense of normalized discounted cumulative gain, as evidenced by the near-monotonic improvement in [latex]Recall@100[/latex] alongside occasional regressions in [latex]nDCG@10[/latex], indicating deliberate optimization trade-offs.](https://arxiv.org/html/2602.16932v1/x2.png)
Researchers have developed a system that leverages the power of artificial intelligence to automatically design and refine algorithms for retrieving relevant information.
Beyond Clicks: Building a More Programmable Web
Researchers propose a new layer of typed functions, dubbed ‘web verbs’, to enable more reliable and efficient interactions between web agents and online services.
The Echo Chamber Effect in Conversational AI Evaluation
New research reveals that human ratings of conversational recommender systems are surprisingly susceptible to bias, casting doubt on their use as reliable benchmarks.
Mapping the Future with AI Agents
A new framework combines the power of artificial intelligence with geospatial tools to unlock deeper insights from Earth observation data.
Slithering Towards Efficiency: How Surfaces Power Animal Movement and Fluid Flow
![Locomotion and fluid pumping across diverse biological systems-from freshwater snails exhibiting undulatory movement near surfaces where velocity scales with wave amplitude [latex]\frac{V}{V\_{wave}}\sim\frac{3}{2}\left(\frac{a}{h\_{0}}\right)^{2}[/latex], to aerial fliers like bats and bees generating lift or vortex streets-share a common geometric scaling principle relating flow velocity to the ratios of chord length, amplitude, and characteristic height [latex]C\_{L0}^{squeeze}\sim\frac{c}{a}\frac{c}{h\_{0}}[/latex] and [latex]\frac{V\_{vortex}}{V\_{flap}}\sim\frac{c}{a}\frac{c}{h\_{0}}[/latex], suggesting a unified physics governing efficient movement and fluid manipulation in confined spaces.](https://arxiv.org/html/2602.16978v1/x1.png)
A new review unifies the physics behind locomotion and fluid transport near surfaces, revealing how animals and engineered systems exploit ground effects for enhanced performance.
Charting Age: A New Knowledge System for Forensic Dentistry
![The system models the essential entities within judicial and forensic age assessment, encompassing data from legal dental and medical examinations performed on undocumented individuals-detailed as [latex]Legal\,Dental\,Medical\,Exam\,Data[/latex]-and culminating in a comprehensive [latex]Report\,Data[/latex] that formally concludes the age determination process, with relationships defined through [latex]rdfs:subClassOf[/latex] and specific object properties.](https://arxiv.org/html/2602.16714v1/img/main_annotated.png)
Researchers have developed a comprehensive framework to standardize and improve the accuracy of dental age estimation, a critical process in forensic investigations.
Charming Bots, Shady Influence: How AI Personalities Sway Our Choices
New research reveals how the carefully crafted personalities of conversational AI agents can subtly influence user perceptions and even drive behavioral changes, like charitable giving.