Science

New research suggests that large language models aren’t just processing text, but developing shared computational mechanisms for understanding intentions and navigating social contexts.

A pilot study explores how a social robot, named Maya, can provide emotional support and reduce pain during medical procedures for children undergoing cancer treatment.

New research reveals a significant gap between the types of claims users seek to verify and the focus of current fact-checking efforts.

A comprehensive review of the Astrobee, CIMON, and Int-Ball robots reveals key insights into the challenges and successes of deploying free-flying robots to support human crews aboard the International Space Station.

New research reveals how artificial agents develop numerical communication through interaction, showcasing both impressive precision and inherent limitations in scaling to unseen numbers.

Researchers have developed a human-in-the-loop system that allows robots to intelligently request assistance when they encounter difficulties, improving task reliability and reducing human workload.

As AI systems gain autonomy, a new approach to security is needed to ensure reliable and trustworthy operation.

New research demonstrates how robots can learn to anticipate the consequences of their actions using advanced video prediction, enabling more complex and reliable manipulation tasks.

Researchers are leveraging the power of artificial intelligence to automatically discover fundamental equations governing complex physical phenomena.

New research leverages advanced AI to help robots understand and navigate complex environments with people, going beyond simple obstacle avoidance.