Two Natural-Language AI Algorithms Walk Into A Bar…
“So two guys walk into a bar”—it’s been a staple of stand-up comedy since the first comedians ever stood up. You’ve probably heard your share of these jokes—sometimes tasteless or insulting, … Read More
Lethal Autonomous Weapons Exist; They Must Be Banned
A chilling future that some had said might not arrive for many years to come is, in fact, already here. According to a recent UN report, a drone airstrike in … Read More
Scythe Robotics emerges from stealth, raises $13.8M and launches new autonomous mower
Scythe introduces a commercial-grade autonomous mowers for professional landscapers. | Image credit: Scythe Robotics Boulder Colorado based Scythe Robotics emerged from stealth today and launched their first commercial, autonomous … Read More
Japan sending transformable robot to Moon in 2022
Japan’s transformable lunar robot before (left) and after transformation. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is planning to send a transformable lunar robot to the Moon in 2022. JAXA said … Read More
RoboAds introduces the world’s first mobile advertising robot
Robotics startup, RoboAds, unveiled RoboSignage during the AIBC World BlockChain Summit in Dubai RoboAds develops a new generation of advertising robots by combining digital signage, robotics and AI under one … Read More
The path to more human-like robot object manipulation skills
What if a robot could organize your closet or chop your vegetables? A sous chef in every home could someday be a reality.
The robot smiled back (w/video)
Researchers use AI to teach robots to make appropriate reactive human facial expressions, an ability that could build trust between humans and their robotic co-workers and care-givers.
Can a Robot Be Arrested? Hold a Patent? Pay Income Taxes?
Steven Cherry When horses were replaced by engines, for work and transportation, we didn’t need to rethink our legal frameworks. So when a fixed-in-place factory machine is replaced by a … Read More
Slender robotic finger senses buried items (w/video)
The technology uses tactile sensing to identify objects underground, and might one day help disarm land mines or inspect cables.
Helping drone swarms avoid obstacles without hitting each other (w/video)
Engineers have developed a predictive control model that allows swarms of drones to fly in cluttered environments quickly and safely. It works by enabling individual drones to predict their own … Read More
Algorithm helps robot swarms complete missions with minimal wasted effort
MIT researchers developed an algorithm that coordinates the performance of robot teams for missions like mapping or search-and-rescue in complex, unpredictable environments. | Credit: Jose-Luis Olivares, MIT Sometimes, one robot … Read More
Magnetic spray transforms objects into millirobots (w/video)
A spray-on magnetic coat turns any object into a robot controlled by a magnetic field. The biocompatible robots can walk, crawl and roll, and switch motions on demand.
AI learns to type on a phone like humans (w/video)
Computational model precisely replicates eye and finger movements of touchscreen users – could lead to better auto-correct and keyboard usability for unique needs.
A robot that can help you untangle your hair
With rapidly growing demands on health care systems, nurses typically spend 18 to 40 percent of their time performing direct patient care tasks, oftentimes for many patients and with little … Read More
Robotic flexing: Biologically inspired artificial muscles made from motor proteins
Scientists develop a 3D printing-compatible strategy to actuate millimeter-scale robots using genetically modified biomolecular machinery.
Nano flashlight enables new applications of light
In work that could someday turn cell phones into sensors capable of detecting viruses and other minuscule objects, MIT researchers have built a powerful nanoscale flashlight on a chip. Their … Read More
Robotics next frontier to combat bacterial resistance to medicines
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been described as one of the greatest threats to global health and food security. Surveillance is a core component of managing AMR, yet surveillance methods have … Read More
NASA Extends Mars Helicopter Mission, Will Scout for Perseverance Rover
The Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has been doing an amazing job flying on Mars. Over the last several weeks it has far surpassed its original goal of proving that flight on … Read More
Bring fast issue resolution into view with remote video-enablement
By Mike Kelton, Business Development Manager, Lifecycle Support Services, Honeywell Robotics Unleash the potential of video-enabled technical support in your maintenance operations for rapid diagnosis and troubleshooting of critical issues. … Read More
