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Robotics and the Sense of Self in humans

In a review paper published recently in Science Robotics a cognitive roboticist, cognitive psychologist and a psychiatrist discuss the concept of “sense of self” in humans, and they explore how robots can be used to better understand the phenomenon

Green techniques and 3D electron diffraction for new MOF

Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) are porous crystalline materials whose structure resembles a scaffold of beams around a large empty space; this internal space can be used to store gases like hydrogen and methane or to absorb impurities

IIT’s Leg Prosthetic technologies took the podium at Cybathlon 2024

Two teams from Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT-Italian Institute of Technology) competed in Cybathlon 2024 “Leg Prosthesis” category in Switzerland from 25 to 27 October 2024. Omnia, the new lower limb prosthetic prototype consisting of a bionic knee and ankle, secured first place marking its first public appearance; the motorless artificial foot SoftFoot Pro secured […]

The Cybathlon returns with the 2024 Global Edition

IIT will be taking part in the arm prosthesis category, as well as in the leg prosthesis category, where it will be the only Italian competitor. The qualification rounds will take place on Friday 25 October, with the finals on Saturday 26.