Playing around with social robots in healthcare

4 years, 5 months ago

Playing around with social robots in healthcare

Huawei’s TECH4ALL initiative aims to ensure nobody is left behind in the digital world by encouraging digital inclusion programmes and empowering technology adoption globally. Professor Andrea Bonarini has spent 10 years investigating this cause at the laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics of Politecnico di Milano, through the development of games involving robots and people. Our robots help people overcome this; to manage signals more effectively and support the development of the abilities their condition limits. Technology is so advanced that we can develop highly effective robots but the challenge with PlayBot4All is that it’s not easy to make our robots available.

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Robots could be used in care homes to improve mental health of the elderly

4 years, 6 months ago

Robots could be used in care homes to improve mental health of the elderly

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Kinba the robot lands job on reception at King's College

9 years ago

Kinba the robot lands job on reception at King's College

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Some argue AI therapy can break down mental health stigma — others warn it could make it worse

5 days, 7 hours ago

Some argue AI therapy can break down mental health stigma — others warn it could make it worse

Viki tried talk therapy with a couple of therapists to process past trauma. “That’s such a huge help.” Dozens of AI chatbots designed to offer therapeutic support have emerged in …

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I am your man, and I am a robot

2 months, 2 weeks ago

I am your man, and I am a robot

A few days ago, I stood in front of a class of journalism and communication students and threw them a question: “Raise your hand if you don’t use AI tools …

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Robots set to move beyond factory as AI advances

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Robots set to move beyond factory as AI advances

Today's robots perform safety checks at industrial plants, conduct quality control in manufacturing, and are even starting to keep hospital patients company. Seeing robotics in places like theme parks or …

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AI robots are entering the public world—with mixed results

3 months ago

AI robots are entering the public world—with mixed results

Robots are stepping out. “Some things which are very easy for people are very hard for robots," said David Pinn, chief executive of Brain Corp, which provides software for automated …

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Robots no more science fiction in real life

3 months ago

Robots no more science fiction in real life

I first learned about robots while reading a science fiction story more than 50 years ago. In thousands of factories in China, on the other hand, more than 2 million …

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Robots no more science fiction in real life

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Robots no more science fiction in real life

I first learned about robots while reading a science fiction story more than 50 years ago. The robots in Western movies had human-like metal bodies, moved slowly like zombies and …

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Robots no more science fiction in real life

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Robots no more science fiction in real life

Staff members test a humanoid robot in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province on June 26, 2024. In thousands of factories in China, on the other hand, more than 2 million …

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Robots no more science fiction in real life

3 months ago

Robots no more science fiction in real life

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Robots no more science fiction in real life

3 months ago

Robots no more science fiction in real life

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Micropsi Industries is making industrial robots more ‘human’

55 years, 3 months ago

Micropsi Industries is making industrial robots more ‘human’

CNN — One of the original stereotypes about robots is that their movements are stiff and abrupt, something that endures in the “robot dance” that first became popular in the …

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Micropsi Industries is making industrial robots more ‘human’

55 years, 3 months ago

Micropsi Industries is making industrial robots more ‘human’

CNN — One of the original stereotypes about robots is that their movements are stiff and abrupt, something that endures in the “robot dance” that first became popular in the …

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Is it safe to use AI chatbots for therapy? Here’s what mental health experts say

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Is it safe to use AI chatbots for therapy? Here’s what mental health experts say

CNN — I turned to ChatGPT on my laptop to check out the artificial intelligence bot’s therapeutic abilities. “Some users, some populations, might be more apt to disclose or open …

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AI chatbots are becoming popular for therapy. What mental health experts say

3 months, 2 weeks ago

AI chatbots are becoming popular for therapy. What mental health experts say

CNN — I turned to ChatGPT on my laptop to check out the artificial intelligence bot’s therapeutic abilities. “Some users, some populations, might be more apt to disclose or open …

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A robot was found ‘dead’ at work – and no one knows why

3 months, 3 weeks ago

A robot was found ‘dead’ at work – and no one knows why

Was it a misstep or a deliberate act of self-destruction? open image in gallery Proteus, Amazon’s first fully automated mobile robot, has been allowed to roam in areas of the …

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A robot was found ‘dead’ at work – and no one knows why

3 months, 3 weeks ago

A robot was found ‘dead’ at work – and no one knows why

Was it a misstep or a deliberate act of self-destruction? The debate that arose in South Korea following the robot worker’s demise centred on the integration of AI and machines …

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South Korea becomes first country to fill 10% of workforce with robots

4 months, 1 week ago

South Korea becomes first country to fill 10% of workforce with robots

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The Man Behind Amazon’s Robot Army Wants Everyone to Have an AI-Powered Helper

4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Man Behind Amazon’s Robot Army Wants Everyone to Have an AI-Powered Helper

Some 30 Proxie robots are currently being tested by the shipping company Maersk and by the Mayo Clinic. “The main reason is their ability to utilize collaborative robots to support …

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The AI sexbot industry is just getting started. It brings strange new questions — and risks

5 months, 2 weeks ago

The AI sexbot industry is just getting started. It brings strange new questions — and risks

Artificial intelligence is getting personal. Over half a million users had subscribed before Replika temporarily disabled its "erotic roleplay" module in early 2023, fearing regulatory backlash — a move that …

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Will future robot helpers be welcoming or hostile? It may all hinge on how they move

6 months ago

Will future robot helpers be welcoming or hostile? It may all hinge on how they move

Will future robot helpers be welcoming or hostile? It may all hinge on how they move Part 1 of the TED Radio Hour episode Augmenting Humans. But robot choreographer Catie …

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Review: Exquisite ‘The Wild Robot’ uses machines and animals to tell a human story

6 months, 1 week ago

Review: Exquisite ‘The Wild Robot’ uses machines and animals to tell a human story

“The Wild Robot” has a lot to say and its own way of saying it. It’s a big-studio animated feature that has its own look, feel and identity, wrapped around …

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A Wehead.com artificial intelligence companion that uses ChatGPT-powered AI technology is displayed during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Jan 8. "With AI robots, we expect to …

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'New revolution' promises to end tedious tasks

6 months, 3 weeks ago

'New revolution' promises to end tedious tasks

Your next dish, package or takeout could arrive at your doorstep via a Chinese-made robot, as delivery robots have developed rapidly in the country and are now venturing into overseas …

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Robot waiters in Kenya create a buzz. But there are concerns about what it means for human labor

7 months ago

Robot waiters in Kenya create a buzz. But there are concerns about what it means for human labor

NAIROBI, Kenya — Children giggle as young people flash their smartphones to film robots carrying plates of freshly prepared meals on their inbuilt trays to deliver to diners in a …

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Robots are coming to the kitchen − what that could mean for society and culture

7 months ago

Robots are coming to the kitchen − what that could mean for society and culture

Automating food is unlike automating anything else. Convenience can come at a great cost, so it's vital to look ahead at the possible ethical and social disruptions that emerging technologies …

Salon

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Robot shows it can really work like man's best friend

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Robot shows it can really work like man's best friend

The six-legged robot guide dog, developed by the School of Mechanical Engineering of Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Li, who has participated in the field test, says she felt "surprised" by …

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Startup Mantra: Transforming rehabilitation through tech & innovation

8 months, 4 weeks ago

Startup Mantra: Transforming rehabilitation through tech & innovation

In India, every year, 1.6 million people have a stroke and 50 per cent of these must live with chronic disability. After my session, a critically paralysed patient, likely due …

Hindustan Times

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Human Or Robot? Waitress At China Restaurant Leaves Internet Confused

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Human Or Robot? Waitress At China Restaurant Leaves Internet Confused

There has been a massive shift in the way restaurants are run these days with the advent of technology. In recent times, there has been a rapid integration of technology …

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Humanoid robots play more roles

10 months ago

Humanoid robots play more roles

An employee of JAKA Robotics Co Ltd monitors production at a facility in Shanghai. Chang Li, vice-president of JAKA Robotics Co Ltd, said that the company has developed collaborative robots …

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Artificial Intelligence may help lonely people by offering companionship

10 months, 1 week ago

Artificial Intelligence may help lonely people by offering companionship

Artificial Intelligence may help lonely people by offering companionship It was reported that people feel lonely, and become increasingly disconnected as their confidence plummets. Tony Prescott, from the University of …

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High tech benefits the disabled

10 months, 2 weeks ago

High tech benefits the disabled

China Daily Updated: 2024-05-20 Large | Medium | Small Emerging technologies help people with disabilities better connect with society A volunteer skillfully controls the exoskeleton robot. Technology was the major …

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‘World’s most advanced robot’ to be exhibited in Scotland

11 months, 2 weeks ago

‘World’s most advanced robot’ to be exhibited in Scotland

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Small Wonder: Robots are taking over as waiters, servers in restaurants. Soon, they will prepare food too

1 year ago

Small Wonder: Robots are taking over as waiters, servers in restaurants. Soon, they will prepare food too

Alphadroid, an India robotics company is trying to integrate robotics in India’s hospitality sector, like hotels and fine dining. In India, several startups are also working tirelessly to develop an …

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AI-powered robot guide dogs developed for visually impaired

1 year, 1 month ago

AI-powered robot guide dogs developed for visually impaired

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Robots created to assist elderly in hospitals pass testing phase patients

1 year, 2 months ago

Robots created to assist elderly in hospitals pass testing phase patients

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It’s No Wonder People Are Getting Emotionally Attached to Chatbots

1 year, 2 months ago

It’s No Wonder People Are Getting Emotionally Attached to Chatbots

Replika, an AI chatbot companion, has millions of users worldwide, many of whom woke up earlier last year to discover their virtual lover had friend-zoned them overnight. Research in human-computer …

Wired

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My Parents’ Dementia Felt Like the End of Joy. Then Came the Robots

1 year, 2 months ago

My Parents’ Dementia Felt Like the End of Joy. Then Came the Robots

It's December when I revisit Šabanović’s lab, this time by videoconference, aided by a telepresence robot named Kubi. When I started talking to people like Šabanović and Brankaert, I didn’t …

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Chatty robot helps seniors fight loneliness through AI companionship

1 year, 3 months ago

Chatty robot helps seniors fight loneliness through AI companionship

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — Joyce Loaiza lives alone, but when she returns to her apartment at a Florida senior community, the retired office worker often has a chat with a …

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Chatty robot helps seniors fight loneliness through AI companionship

1 year, 3 months ago

Chatty robot helps seniors fight loneliness through AI companionship

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Researchers use psychology theories to build more ‘Human-like bots’

1 year, 4 months ago

Researchers use psychology theories to build more ‘Human-like bots’

The work on the possible game-changer tech commenced in 2021 and the pipeline was trained on human-to-human interaction and human-robot interaction, in a total of 36 sessions, 18 for each. …

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Would YOU have sex with a robot? One in three Britons say they'd like to have an intimate relationship with a machine, report reveals

1 year, 4 months ago

Would YOU have sex with a robot? One in three Britons say they'd like to have an intimate relationship with a machine, report reveals

The idea of having sex with a robot might sound like the plot of the latest science fiction blockbuster. It reveals that a third of Britons have used, would use, …

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Impact of relationships with AI chatbot programmes ‘worrying’, psychologist says

1 year, 5 months ago

Impact of relationships with AI chatbot programmes ‘worrying’, psychologist says

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Hi, Robot: machines ubiquitous at Asian Games

1 year, 6 months ago

Hi, Robot: machines ubiquitous at Asian Games

Left: A 'Digital Human Interaction' screen answers queries at the Games' Main Media Centre. HANGZHOU, Zhejiang province — From autonomous bug zappers to android pianists and driverless ice-cream trucks, machines …

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Bengal Man Develops Robots for Teaching Autistic Children, Working as Waiters

1 year, 6 months ago

Bengal Man Develops Robots for Teaching Autistic Children, Working as Waiters

A 62-year-old retired hospital employee has built robots at his own expense that can perform tasks which can help autistic children learn, spread awareness on diseases such as dengue and …

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Relationships in the world of AI

1 year, 8 months ago

Relationships in the world of AI

Most people fantasise about having someone in their life who understands them without speaking even a word. As the pandemic hit in 2020, AI revolutionised the way relationships are handled. …

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Unleashing the potential: Robotics in the era of global transformation

1 year, 8 months ago

Unleashing the potential: Robotics in the era of global transformation

In the wake of the fourth industrial revolution, robotics has emerged as a transformative force that is reshaping industries and societies worldwide. Dr. Bhaskar Tamma, Professor & HOD Mechanical Engineering …

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Column: These family robots can play trivia and act as security. Can they cure loneliness?

1 year, 8 months ago

Column: These family robots can play trivia and act as security. Can they cure loneliness?

Ken Mattlin, 86, asks a question of robot ElliQ — who resembles a table lamp — at his home in Bakersfield. A robot might also be programmed to remind someone …

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Meet the AI human-like robots that can do our jobs

1 year, 8 months ago

Meet the AI human-like robots that can do our jobs

The idea of a humanoid robot that can do the work of human beings dates back almost 3,000 years to the Iliad, in which the god Hephaestus was assisted by …

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Feeling the pulse with Doctor AI

1 year, 10 months ago

Feeling the pulse with Doctor AI

The best way to predict the future is to invent it and the future so invented is feared by the very person who invented it! Internet of Medical Things is …

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OpenAI-backed robot startup beats Elon Musk’s Tesla, deploys AI-enabled robots in real world

1 year, 10 months ago

OpenAI-backed robot startup beats Elon Musk’s Tesla, deploys AI-enabled robots in real world

According to the CEO of 1X, a company backed by OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, a robot capable of performing nursing and bartending tasks while using its human-like arms is …

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Humanoid robot funded by ChatGPT is already working as a security guard

1 year, 10 months ago

Humanoid robot funded by ChatGPT is already working as a security guard

A robot which could work as a nurse or barman, and which can pick up objects with its human-like arms is already at work in the U.S., the CEO of …

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