Robots can now grasp transparent and reflective objects using a new RGB-based vision method without depth sensors.

Abstract: Clustered-object environments challenge robotic grasp planning and implementation mainly for two reasons: (i) the limited inter-object clearance leaves insufficient space for conventional ...

Abstract: Recognizing the physical properties of deformable objects poses great challenges to the density and sensitivity of tactile sensors. Monolithic active layer inevitably introduces large ...

A law in effect for less than two weeks is already wreaking havoc all over the internet. The United Kingdom law—called the Online Safety Act—is purportedly about protecting children. The best I can ...

Java 25 integrates Compact Object Headers as a product feature through JEP 519, offering developers a potential 30% CPU reduction and significant memory savings without requiring any code changes. The ...

Community driven content discussing all aspects of software development from DevOps to design patterns. Here are the most important concepts developers must know when they size Java arrays and deal ...

Method references are a shorthand way to write lambda expressions that call a single method. Rather than implementing a method in a functional interface, a method reference simply points to an ...

Generics make your code more flexible and easier to read, and they help you avoid ClassCastExceptions at runtime. Get started with this introduction to using generics with the Java Collections ...

Introduced with the Java 17 release, pattern matching enhances the instanceof operator so Java developers can better check and object's type and extract its components, and more efficiently deal with ...

While details surrounding a spate of thefts at the British Museum continue to emerge, Greek officials are using the scandal to politick for the return of the Parthenon Marbles. The security questions ...