Source: spectrum.ieee.org THE INSTITUTE Scientists around the world are pushing hard to develop new technologies to support frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. While much of this tech includes assistive tools to support frontline workers with their tasks, some researchers have their eye on ways to reduce the need for these employees to conduct high-risk tasks—by Read More
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Source: which-50.com Rocos, an Auckland based robot operations software platform, is partnering with US robotics leader Boston Dynamics to provide remote mission design and execution as well as teleoperation functionality, for the famous “Spot” autonomous robots. As a mobile, durable, and customisable robot, Spot was built by Boston Dynamics to go where other robots cannot. Read More
Source: venturebeat.com In a paper published this week on the preprint server Arxiv.org, scientists at DeepMind introduce the idea of simple sensor intentions (SSIs), a way to reduce the knowledge needed to define rewards (functions describing how AI ought to behave) in reinforcement learning systems. They claim that SSIs can help to solve a range of complex robotic tasks Read More
Source: When chasing a bouncing ball, a human will head where they anticipate the ball is going. If things change — for example a cat swats the ball and it bounces off in a new direction — the human will correct to an appropriate new route in real time. Robots can have a hard time Read More
Source: roboticsbusinessreview.com In many parts of the U.S., robots have been replacing workers over the last few decades. But to what extent, really? Some technologists have forecast that automation will lead to a future without work, while other observers have been more skeptical about such scenarios. Now a study co-authored by an MIT professor puts Read More
Source: zdnet.com One of the big regulatory hurdles to the commercial adoption of drones — the kind that fly as well as the kind that roll down sidewalks and may one day deliver you a pizza — is collision safety. A small handful of safety incidents could have major consequences for adoption, and many regulatory bodies are loath to Read More
Source: theconversation.com The economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented crisis in journalism that could decimate media organizations around the world. The future of journalism — and its survival — could lie in artificial intelligence (AI). AI refers “to intelligent machines that learn from experience and perform tasks like humans,” according to Read More
Source: techxplore.com Researchers at Google Research and the University of California, Berkeley, have recently developed an imitation learning system that could enable a variety of agile locomotion behaviors in robots. Their technique, presented in a paper pre-published on arXiv, allows robots to acquire new skills by imitating animals. “This project builds on some previous works from computer Read More
Source: therobotreport.com Most robots are as good as or even better than humans at certain repetitive tasks. However, autonomous systems operating in complex, dynamic environments can benefit from human judgment in edge-case situations. Synthiam Inc. has developed Exosphere, which bids out tasks for cloud-based robots to artificial intelligence and human controllers. Calgary, Alberta-based Synthiam also offers Autonomous Read More
Source: news18.com Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the world and it is being believed that by 2050 the effects of AI would be felt in every sphere of human lives. Now, David Wood, president of the London Futurists and treasurer of the Transhumanist Party UK, has said robots might be carrying out all human tasks Read More
Source: Artificial intelligence is currently one of the hottest technologies that is believed to hold immense potential to benefit the human society. That said, there are inherent issues that raise concerns about the potential dangers of the technology. Some of the most discussed concerns around artificial intelligence include: Bias: Probably one of the biggest concerns, Read More
Source: venturebeat.com In a recent paper published on the preprint server Arxiv.org, researchers at Carnegie Mellon, Facebook, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign propose Active Neural Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (Active Neural SLAM), a hierarchical approach for teaching AI agents to explore environments. They say that it leverages the strength of both classical and AI-based path- and Read More
Source: asianscientist.com In a study published in IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, researchers have shown that walking robots spontaneously developed coordinated limb control when trained using deep learning. Human motor control can execute complex movements naturally, efficiently and without much thought involved. This is because of motor synergy in the central nervous system (CNS), which Read More
Source: venturebeat.com Google researchers developed an AI system that learns from the motions of animals to give robots greater agility, reveals a preprint paper and blog post published this week. The coauthors believe their approach could bolster the development of robots that can complete tasks in the real world, for instance transporting materials between multilevel warehouses and fulfillment centers. The teams’ Read More
Source: ozy.com Technology and artificial intelligence, we’re told, are creating a New Economy, where algorithms and robots do all our work for us, increasing productivity like never before. Go by the evidence, though, and the reality looks far different. For decades, U.S. productivity grew by about 3 percent a year. After 1970, it slowed to 1.5 Read More
Source: scroll.in Social isolation and loneliness are concerns for many older adults, and can be triggered by the need to transition to a condo, rental accommodation, long-term care facility or retirement home. Sometimes, the only thing standing between an older adult and loneliness may be a beloved pet. This reciprocal relationship of affection and attention between Read More
Source: venturebeat.com In a study published this week on the preprint server Arxiv.org, Google and University of California, Berkely researchers propose a framework that combines learning-based perception with model-based controls to enable wheeled robots to autonomously navigate around obstacles. They say it generalizes well to avoiding unseen buildings and humans in both simulation and real-world environments and that it Read More
Source: lawgazette.co.uk Despite much hype – and many millions of pounds in investments – artificial intelligence has yet to take over even the most mundane aspects of legal professionals’ work, according to new research. Just 16% of respondents to a survey of solicitors say they are applying AI technology to due diligence and 12% for ‘e-discovery/e-disclosure/technology Read More
Source: syfy.com As next-generation personal robots, digital voice assistants like Apple’s Siri, and interactive Artificial Intelligence devices similar to Amazon’s Alexa become more a part of humans’ daily lives, their ability to interact with individuals and groups can be fostered by machines admitting mistakes and learning the simple act of humility. In a new study published last week in the Proceedings Read More
Source: asiaone.com On Feb 3, medical workers at Wuhan Pulmonary Hospital in the central province of Hubei welcomed a new “comrade”, one who had no fear of the novel coronavirus even though he wasn’t wearing protective clothing － a robot designed to deliver medication and meals. “Please wear masks and wash your hands frequently during Read More
Source: screenshot-magazine.com In the last few years, advancements in technologies have opened up promising new ways for humans to utilise robots. And although many people still fear AI and robotics by only perceiving them as what will replace humans altogether and take our jobs, a few have already realised their potential in helping the sector Read More
Source: techxplore.com The field of robotics took one step forward—followed by another, then several more—when a robot called Rainbow Dash recently taught itself to walk. The four-legged machine only required a few hours to learn to walk backward and forward, and turn right and left while doing so. Researchers from Google, UC Berkeley and the Read More
Source: nakedsecurity.sophos.com According to its maker, Trifo, the Ironpie home surveillance robot vacuum isn’t just your dust bunnies’ worst nightmare. It also chases intruders away with its “advanced vision system”. Funny thing about that always alert thing. It’s true, the artificial intelligence (AI) -enhanced internet of things (IoT) robot vacuum can indeed be connected to Read More
Source: Roybi, the maker of a pill-shaped robot to teach language and math skills to young children, has acquired additional technology to power its educational features. The Mountain View, Calif.-based company has acquired the KidSense artificial intelligence engine developed by Kadho. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Based in Irvine, Calif., Kadho has spent Read More
Google researchers use multiple cameras to reduce error rates for robot insertion and stacking tasks
Source: venturebeat.com Object-manipulating robots rely on cameras to make sense of the world around them, but these cameras often require careful installation and ongoing calibration and maintenance. A new study published by researchers at Google’s Robotics division and Columbia University proposes a solution, which involves a technique that learns to accomplish tasks using multiple color cameras without Read More
Source: tahawultech.com Sophia, the world’s first humanoid robot citizen, is set to speak at a specialised professional forum of internal auditors in Dubai. The event, which will be held on 12th to 14th April 2020 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, will see Sophia conduct a session “AI in the Internal Audit Profession” on the Read More
Source: gulftoday.ae Robots are coming increasingly under the scanner not just at the government level but also in social circles. They are believed to be able to perform a range of tasks, from doing domestic chores to taking care of the elderly and even conducting a human orchestra! In the south Indian blockbuster Enthiran (Robot), Read More
Source: thespoon.tech With e-commerce consumer expectations constantly rising with the ubiquity of same-day delivery, startups and established corporations alike are focusing on developing and investing in efficient last-mile delivery and e-commerce fulfillment solutions. Specifically, online grocery retail is one of the most rapidly growing e-commerce sectors for home delivery, with a projected 70 percent of consumers purchasing Read More
Source: analyticsindiamag.com From microelectronics to mechanics and machine learning, the modern-day robots are a marvel of multiple engineering disciplines. They use sensors, image processing and reinforcement learning algorithms to move the objects around and move around the obstacles as well. However, this is not the case when it comes to handling objects such as glass. Read More
Source: bu.edu Craving a bite out of a freshly grilled ballpark frank? Two robots named Jaco and Baxter can serve one up. Boston University engineers have made a jump in using machine learning to teach robots to perform complex tasks, a framework that could be applied to a host of tasks, like identifying cancerous spots Read More