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Making robots social butterflies

16/11/2021

Robots can deliver food on a college campus and hit a hole in one on the golf course, but even the most sophisticated robot hasn't been able to perform basic social interactions that are critical to everyday human life...until now.

Can't stop this feeling: Enhanced touch screen lets you feel textures of objects

12/11/2021

Researchers are working on touch screen technology that would allow people to “feel” physical objects – including, for example, the texture of an item of clothing’s fabric while shopping online.

Hydrogen train showcased for COP26

12/11/2021

During COP26, the University of St Andrews’ hydrogen train project was showcased to invited guests from around the world.

"A new industrial revolution": What happened at COP26?

11/11/2021

From 31 October to 12 November 2021, the UK Government hosted the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow. Heads of state, climate experts, businesses and campaigners from nearly 200 countries were asked to outline their plans to tackle climate change and reach net zero by 2050.

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