New research helps robots combine language and gestures to find objects in cluttered spaces, improving how they understand human intent.

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People and computers perceive the world differently, which can lead AI to make mistakes no human would. Researchers are working on how to bring human and AI vision into alignment.

Apple researchers have created an AI model that reconstructs a 3D object from a single image, while keeping light effects consistent across viewing angles.

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Creative hobbies are a great way to minimize screen time, and these ideas will produce items you can display in your home, from textiles or paper crafts.

3D printing has changed a lot over the years, and the innovations just keep coming. Here are some exciting gadgets and upgrades to watch for in 2026.

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Engineers at the University of Oxford have developed a remarkably simple and inexpensive way to build soft robots. Using common laboratory tools and low-cost materials, the new method allows ...