A new slip-prevention method has been shown to improve how robots grip and handle fragile, slippery or asymmetric objects, according to a University of Surrey–led study published in Nature ...

It may seem straight out of "Star Trek," but it's real: Scientists have created a sonic "tractor beam" that can pull, push and pirouette objects that levitate in thin air ...

New AI technology enables 3D capture and editing of real-life objects Date: March 14, 2024 Source: Simon Fraser University Summary: Imagine performing a sweep around an object with your smartphone ...

A new technology could change the way we view real-life static images and objects.

Researchers built a prototype display that can arrange a digital teapot in front of some objects and behind others, controlling which pixels are occluded.

The device relies on a precisely timed sequence of sound waves that create a region of low pressure that traps tiny objects, which can then be manipulated solely by sound waves ...

Researchers at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Canada have unveiled new AI technology for doing exactly this. Soon, rather than merely taking 2D photos, everyday consumers will be able to take 3D ...