Researchers have developed a framework that can break down complex problems that agentic AI is tasked with solving. This framework, called "calculus of intelligence" or COIN, works by breaking up the AI agent's overall goal into smaller tasks within a mathematical logic system.

A research paper by scientists from Harbin Institute of Technology proposed an integrate the characteristics of different animals, an insect-scale tripedal piezoelectric robot incorporating multiple biomimetic features.

The new research paper, published on Jul. 23 in the journal Cyborg and Bionic Systems, provided an insect‑scale piezoelectric robot that combines multiple biomimetic features inspired by both fish and seals.

In multicore optical fibers, a key research question was whether low-power and high-power laser pulses would distribute light differently among seven cores. Researchers from Russia found that low power gave random, unstable distribution, whereas higher power produced equal sharing across all cores and stability against bending and vibrations. The far-field pattern changed from speckled to bell-shaped. Modeling showed a statistical mechanism, where the pulse broke into many sub-pulses whose averaging produced stable equalization.

Small flapping-wing (FW) robots could support applications such as inspection and search and rescue. However, they are highly susceptible to disturbances such as wind gusts, making stable flight challenging. Researchers from Chiba University investigated the flight dynamics of a commercial FW robot and discovered a behavior that limits how quickly its control system can correct disturbances. They developed a control method that accounts for this limitation, helping the robot achieve more stable and accurate flight.

As part of the plans to build a fusion reactor in Germany, the Federal Government is establishing new research hubs. The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) will play a significant role in this effort: KIT researchers are developing key technologies for the fuel cycle, high-performance materials, and essential reactor components. By contributing its broad expertise, KIT helps turn fusion technology into a practical reality and plays a leading role in advancing it from fundamental research to real-world application.