Tesla’s ‘2.5 Gen’ Optimus Humanoid Robot Struggles Through Its First Demo Tesla has unveiled a gold-colored iteration of its Optimus humanoid robot and clarified that the recent demonstration was simply a “fun” side project rather than a serious venture into the robotics industry. The tech giant, known for its groundbreaking electric vehicles and renewable energy […]
Roboballet: New AI system choreographs robotic arms for faster factory operations
Roboballet: New AI system choreographs robotic arms for faster factory operations Coordinating fleets of robotic arms remains one of the toughest problems in modern manufacturing. One company, however, is revolutionizing this process with a groundbreaking AI system known as Roboballet. This innovative technology is set to transform factory operations by streamlining the movement of robotic […]
New figures show record investment in British AI companies
Record Investment in British AI Companies Signals Growth and Innovation In a remarkable display of confidence and support for the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence (AI), new figures reveal that investment in British AI companies has surged to unprecedented levels. The latest data shows that backing for these innovative enterprises hit an all-time high last […]
AI-powered brain chips let paralyzed patients steer robot arm with thoughtsÂ
AI-powered brain chips let paralyzed patients steer robot arm with thoughts A new wearable, noninvasive brain-computer interface (BCI) system that uses artificial intelligence has been designed to revolutionize the lives of paralyzed patients. This groundbreaking technology allows individuals with paralysis to control a robotic arm through the power of their thoughts, offering newfound independence and […]
Unique box-like robot welded from online parts walks on two legs with ease
Unique Box-Like Robot Welded from Online Parts Walks on Two Legs with Ease A new open-source bipedal robot, dubbed MEVITA, has been designed by engineers at the JSK Robotics Laboratory at the University of Tokyo. This innovative creation showcases a remarkable blend of advanced technology and creative design, offering a glimpse into the future of […]
Beijing seeks to curb excess AI investment while sustaining growth
Beijing’s Strategic Approach to AI Investment: Aligning Development with Local Strengths Amidst the global race towards harnessing the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Beijing stands out as a key player seeking to strike a delicate balance. While the world looks towards AI as the technology of the future, Beijing’s planners are taking a strategic approach […]
3D-printed auxetic design delivers breakthrough in sensitive and wearable tactile sensors
3D-Printed Auxetic Design Delivers Breakthrough in Sensitive and Wearable Tactile Sensors Tactile sensors have become essential in robotics, prosthetics, wearable devices, and healthcare monitoring. By detecting pressure, vibration, temperature, and other stimuli, these sensors play a crucial role in providing feedback and enabling interaction between humans and machines. In recent years, the demand for tactile […]
Robots learn to prioritize human safety with smarter decision-making system
Robots Learn to Prioritize Human Safety with Smarter Decision-Making System A new algorithm has been designed to enable robots to make safer decisions around humans. This innovative technology marks a significant step forward in the field of robotics, where ensuring human safety has always been a top priority. With the increasing integration of robots into […]
9,500-year-old weaving craft could help make resilient metamaterials for robots
Ancient Weaving Craft Unlocks Potential for Resilient Metamaterials in Robotics Engineers at the University of Michigan have found that ancient basket-weaving techniques could be the key to creating highly resilient metamaterials for use in robotics. By studying a 9,500-year-old weaving craft known as twining, researchers have discovered a new approach to designing materials that are […]
How Elon Musk’s humanoid robot vision runs into a 100,000-year wall of data
Elon Musk’s Humanoid Robot Vision Faces a 100,000-Year Data Challenge Two new papers in Science Robotics, published on August 27 by UC Berkeley roboticist Ken Goldberg and his team, shed light on a significant roadblock in Elon Musk’s ambitious plan to develop humanoid robots. Musk’s company, Tesla, aims to create robots that can perform tasks […]