Chinese scientists create robot with brain from human stem cells
Chinese scientists have created a robot with a human stem cell-based artificial brain, using brain-on-chip tech for tasks like object gripping. The innovation merges brain organoids and neural interface chips, advancing brain-computer interfaces for human-robot intelligence and medical uses.
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Chinese scientists have developed a robot with an artificial brain made from human stem cells, using brain-on-chip technology to train it in tasks like gripping objects. The technology combines a brain organoid derived from human stem cells with a neural interface chip to power the robot. This innovation falls under brain-computer interfaces (BCI) and could lead to brain-like computing advancements. The research team from Tianjin University and the Southern University of Science and Technology aims to create hybrid human-robot intelligence. Brain organoids, developed from human pluripotent stem cells, can establish functional connections with the host brain when grafted. The team also discovered that low-intensity ultrasound treatment on implanted brain organoids could improve neural network formation and potentially aid in treating neurodevelopmental disorders. This breakthrough represents a significant step towards integrating human stem cells into robotics for enhanced functionality and potential medical applications.
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