Researchers from Harvard University and the University of Cambridge have conducted a study examining the impact of potato consumption and cooking methods on the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The findings will be published in the British Medical Journal (The BMJ) in September 2025. This research draws on data from three cohort studies conducted in the United States, alongside a meta-analysis of prospective cohorts, to assess how different levels of potato intake may influence diabetes risk. The motivation behind this study stems from the increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes and the need to understand dietary factors that could mitigate this health issue. By analyzing various preparation methods and consumption patterns, the researchers aim to provide insights that could inform dietary guidelines and public health recommendations.
Eating fried potatoes three times a week increases diabetes risk by 20%, study finds.
Robotics needs a service framework.
RSF defines a common language for robot service capability, lifecycle operations, certification pathways, and service-provider networks.
Soft Exosuit Increases Arm Mobility by 80-180% for Patients with Brachial Plexus Injuries
A team from the BioRobotics Institute of Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, University of Turin, and CTO Hospital in Turin has developed a soft exosuit that significantly enhances arm mobility for patients with chronic brachial plexus injuries (BPI). The exosuit, weighing approximately 0.6 kg, was tested on 14 patients, resulting in an 80% to 180% increase in ac...
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Healthcare Bureau Urges Caution in Surgical Robot Operations to Prevent Misuse
The installation of surgical robots in China is projected to rise significantly, with 97 units expected in 2025 and 136 in 2026, marking a 40% increase. The market size is anticipated to grow from 3.9 billion to 4.4 billion. Notably, domestic systems have surpassed 41% of new installations, with prices 30-40% lower than imported models. The Healthcare Bur...
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Anthropic Disrupts Five Cases of Claude Misuse for Potential Bioweapons Research
Anthropic reported that it intervened in five instances where researchers misused its AI model, Claude, in ways that could have facilitated biological weapons development. These incidents occurred between December 2025 and August 2026, highlighting the challenges of distinguishing legitimate scientific research from potentially harmful activities. The sig...
AI and Robotics
Sixth Graders Program Robots to Breakdance, Highlighting Shift in Robotics Education
At Punahou School in Hawaii, a group of sixth graders successfully programmed wheeled robots to perform breakdancing moves. This project involved translating complex physical movements into sequences of commands that machines can understand, encompassing concepts like coordinate transformation and feedback control. With the right educational tools, these ...
Robotics Education Programming Algorithm Development
MIT Media Lab Develops Injectable Nanoantennas for Treating Drug-Resistant Glioblastoma
Researchers at the MIT Media Lab have created injectable nanoantennas designed to treat glioblastoma, a highly aggressive brain cancer. These nanoantennas can be magnetically activated to generate localized electric fields that effectively target and kill cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. In studies, this method significantly reduced tumor growth...
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NOAA Selects Mississippi State University to Lead New Northern Gulf Research Institute
NOAA has appointed Mississippi State University to host the Cooperative Institute in the Gulf of America (CINGA), aimed at enhancing research collaboration on Gulf ecosystems. This initiative builds on a 20-year partnership with NOAA, focusing on science-based decision-making for the northern Gulf region. The establishment of CINGA is significant as it co...
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Teledyne Webb Research Secures U.S. Navy Contract for APEX Profiling Floats
Teledyne Webb Research has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy for the provision of APEX profiling floats. This contract highlights the Navy's commitment to enhancing oceanographic research capabilities through advanced technology. The APEX profiling floats are designed to collect critical ocean data, which is essential for various applications, incl...
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China’s Dexterous Hand Industry, 2026 Part 3 — The Players
Five vendor archetypes, MIR’s composite top ten, eight company profiles and six field deployments — every firm linked to the RobotToday supplier directory.
Components and Hardware Humanoids
AGIBOT Open-Sources 11,430 Robot Trajectories to Enhance Reinforcement Learning Research
AGIBOT, a Chinese robotics company, has released its WORLD 2026 dataset, featuring 11,430 robot trajectories aimed at advancing research in reinforcement learning for embodied AI. This dataset emphasizes learning from real-world interactions, capturing a range of experiences including successes, failures, and human interventions. The significance of this ...
AI and Robotics
China’s Dexterous Hand Industry, 2026 Part 1 — The Demand Picture
MIR Databank puts China dexterous hand shipments above 30,000 units in 2026, yet only 3.5% of 2025 demand came from factory production. Part 1 of 3.
Components and Hardware Humanoids
Uber Announces Job Cuts While Dell Increases Revenue Forecast Amid Strong Demand
Uber Technologies is set to reduce its workforce by approximately 3,300 positions, which accounts for 10% of its global staff. This significant restructuring aims to streamline management layers and redirect funds towards its ride-sharing, delivery, and robotaxi operations. This move is crucial for Uber as it seeks to enhance efficiency and focus on its c...
Robotics Investing: Intuitive Surgical or Unitree?
Unitree (STAR 688836) trades near 410x earnings after a 46% drawdown; Intuitive Surgical sits at 42.5x. A definition-aligned comparison of both companies.
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BioRobotics Laboratory, Korea University of Technology and Education
Korea, Republic of (South)
South Korean university research laboratory focusing on haptics, exoskeletons, rehabilitation robotics, and autonomous ground vehicles.
Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL)
United States
VA–Univ. of Pittsburgh research center founded 1994, developing wheelchair robotics and assistive mobility tech for veterans and people with disabilities.
Robotics Education & Competition Foundation
United States
The REC Foundation is a US nonprofit that runs VEX-based robotics and drone competitions reaching 1.1 million students across 70 countries.
Aiyuwencheng 江苏艾雨文承养老机器人有限公司
China
Chinese eldercare robot maker behind 'Datou A Liang', China's first home-based companion robot for seniors with active patrol and sleep monitoring.
Blue Frog Robotics
France
French social robotics company developing Buddy, an emotional AI companion robot for education, eldercare, inclusion, and hospitality.
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