Monday, February 2, 2026

Behavior tree generation and social robot control with LLMs#popularengin...

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Individual Differences Shape Young Children’s Engagement With Social Robots


Social robots  interactive machines designed to engage with humans in a lifelike way  are moving beyond science fiction and into real learning environments for young children. Researchers around the world are now uncovering how children’s individual traits influence their interactions, engagement, and even learning outcomes when they partner with robots.
 
Recent studies in human-robot interaction show that children between 5 and 8 years old often prefer interacting with a robot tutor over a human instructor during learning tasks like puzzles and problem-solving. In experiments where children worked on tasks with both robot and human instructors, researchers found that kids gazed longer at the robot and engaged in more social referencing  that is, looking to adults nearby for cues on how to interpret the robot’s behavior.

This suggests that robots capture attention in a unique way, partly due to their novelty and physical presence  characteristics different from tablets or non-interactive media.

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Sunday, February 1, 2026

Internal data validation in computer vision#popularengineerawards#Comput...

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RoboBees: Autonomous Flying Microrobots





Small flying robots inspired by insects  especially RoboBees continue to make headlines as researchers around the world push the boundaries of autonomous flight, maneuverability, and practical applications. These cutting-edge microrobots could one day transform fields from agriculture and environmental monitoring to disaster response and beyon

Just days ago, European researchers unveiled bee-inspired navigation chips designed to power fleets of insect-sized robots using extremely low energy. These chips could one day help swarms of micro-robots navigate complex environments autonomously  a major step toward real-world deployment.

In April 2025, the Harvard RoboBee project introduced crane fly-inspired legs that allow microrobots to land softly and reliably on a range of surfaces. Landing has been one of the biggest challenges for tiny flying robots, and this innovation lays important groundwork for operating outside controlled labs.

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Popular Engineer Awards celebrate groundbreaking contributions in the field of research data analysis. This year’s theme, "Popular Engineer Awards for a Connected Future," highlights the latest innovations, methodologies, and transformative applications that drive scientific discovery and practical solutions.

By recognizing outstanding researchers, teams, and organizations, these awards aim to:

Honor Excellence – Acknowledge remarkable achievements in data-driven research and innovation.


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