China unveils bionic antelope robot to observe endangered Tibetan species.
A lifelike bionic Tibetan antelope robot uses 5G and AI to monitor herds in Hoh Xil without disturbing them.
Peng, L., Wang, L., Wu, S. et al. Sci Rep 15, 19,938 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-04737-3
A review published in Advanced Science highlights the evolution of research related to implantable brain-computer interfaces (iBCIs), which decode brain signals that are then translated into commands for external devices to potentially benefit individuals with impairments such as loss of limb function or speech.
A comprehensive systematic review identified 112 studies, nearly half of which have been published since 2020. Eighty iBCI participants were identified, mostly participating in studies concentrated in the United States, but with growing numbers of studies from Europe, China, and Australia.
The analysis revealed that iBCI technologies are being used to control devices such as robotic prosthetic limbs and consumer digital technologies.
Directly connected to bone, the leg allows wearers to climb stairs, walk at a normal speed, and kick balls.
The hand could lead to advanced prosthetic hands for amputees or robots with the dexterity and strength to perform household task.
A new bionic knee allows amputees to walk faster, climb stairs more easily, and adroitly avoid obstacles, researchers reported in the journal Science.
The new prothesis is directly integrated with the person’s muscle and bone tissue, enabling greater stability and providing more control over its movement, researchers said.
Two people equipped with the prosthetic said the limb felt more like a part of their own body, the study says.
By Heidi Hausse & Peden Jones/The ConversationTo think about an artificial limb is to think about a person.