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In the early 1990s, researchers studying nonhuman primates discovered “mirror neurons,” brain cells that activate when an animal performs an action and when it observes the same action. The discovery suggested that we understand others’ actions by internally simulating them. But how could this explain imagining actions we have never performed, such as Superman flying? New research from Caltech provides evidence of mirror-like activity in individual human neurons, showing that mirroring is more context-dependent than previously thought. When observed actions became behaviorally relevant, neurons in the posterior parietal cortex encoded both observed and attempted actions, while motor cortex encoded only attempted actions. Video Credit: Caltech

What if a fitting-room mirror could understand what you’re wearing? A Smart Mirror built with the Arduino VENTUNO Q uses a camera and local vision-language AI to identify clothing, recognize colors, and generate styling suggestions in real time. The image is processed locally on the board, reducing reliance on cloud services and network latency. Connected to a retailer’s inventory system, the same architecture could recommend available products, sizes, colors, or accessories. The approach also has potential beyond retail, from hospitality and personal care to industrial operator assistance. Video Credit: Arduino