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1 week, 6 days ago

China's spherical robot takes crime fighting to a new level: 'Not only stops, detects crime too'

Robots are increasingly becoming a part of everyday life, transforming industries and daily routines. The latest addition to that list is an eerie crime-fighting spherical robot introduced in China to assist the police. “China’s just rolled out a spherical police robot that can chase down criminals, shoot nets, and even handle falls from heights! Reportedly, the AI-based balls can detect …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

NASA develops OWLAT and OceanWATERS robotics for autonomous ocean world exploration

Firstpost

OWLAT is a physical testing platform equipped with a robotic arm, sensors, and interchangeable tools for sampling, which mimics low-gravity dynamics using a specialised Stewart platform. OceanWATERS, on the other hand, provides a virtual testing ground NASA’s progress with OWLAT and OceanWATERS is a major leap toward autonomous missions capable of exploring distant ocean worlds. Collaboration driving innovation These advanced …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

AI powered by quantum computers will create human-level robots, scientists say

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A new field of quantum robotics is expected to emerge that will address the technological limitations of …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Xiong'an New Area becoming mecca for AI enterprises

China Daily

By ZHANG YU in Xiong'an, Hebei | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-03 09:38 With an increasing number of artificial intelligence-related enterprises setting up in Xiong'an New Area — an emerging innovation center near Beijing — AI sector players are rapidly converging in the area, intensifying its innovative atmosphere and inspiring entrepreneurial passion in talent, local officials said. "The area is …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

IIT Kharagpur, TCS launch advanced research centre in digital health and robotics

India Today

The Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Kharagpur partners with Tata Consultancy Services, a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, to set up an advanced research centre to produce high-quality research in the areas of digital health, robotics and intelligent systems leveraging cutting-edge computing, embedded systems, and AI. Located in IIT Kharagpur Research Park in New Town, Kolkata, …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

US scientists develop 'syllabus,' for robots, allowing them to transfer skills without human intervention

Firstpost

Scientists at UC Berkeley have unveiled a game-changing tool called RoVi-Aug. This clever framework allows engineers to simplify how robots learn by allowing them to transfer skills between models without needing human guidance. t’s a step closer to making robots more independent Robots are becoming more common in real-world settings, but there’s still a major hurdle — how to get …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Eyewitnesses in Gaza say Israel is using sniper drones to shoot Palestinians

NPR

Eyewitnesses in Gaza say Israel is using sniper drones to shoot Palestinians toggle caption Dawoud Abo Alkas/Anadolu via Getty Images TEL AVIV, Israel — "The shelling isn't far from us at all," says Fatma Daama. Eyewitness accounts point to use of sniper drones in different parts of Gaza The Israeli military tells NPR it is unaware of this incident, which …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Mint Primer | What happens when rebel robots take charge

Live Mint

What just happened in the world of robots? In a striking parallel to sci-fi films such as iRobot and Enthiran, tiny AI-powered robot Erbai recently orchestrated an unprecedented event by convincing 12 larger “overworked" robots to walk out of their showroom in Shanghai. While Microsoft’s Bing chatbot made bizarre emotional statements, Google’s Gemini generated offensive images, and Facebook AI agents …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

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

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy South Korea has become the first country in the world to replace more …

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1 month ago

Government starts robotics, software in 12 schools

Deccan Chronicle

Kakinada:Education department has introduced RISE scheme in 12 schools of Kakinada district, including Zilla Parishad High School at Bendapudi, under which technical training is being imparted to students of Class VI to X in areas like robotics, engineering, software computing, mathematics and science. Depending on how the RISE scheme is implemented in the 12 schools, technical training in robotics and …

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1 month ago

AI is transforming smart factory automation – how can manufacturers prepare?

The Independent

Delta Electronics is a Business Reporter client AI is fundamentally changing smart factory automation – here’s how manufacturers, especially Europe’s SMEs, can prepare for the transformation Smart factory automation is projected to double by 2029, driven by the growing demand for resilience, efficiency and sustainability in a rapidly evolving industrial landscape. AI promises to take the smart factory to the …

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1 month ago

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

Wired

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 the teams without huge modifications to the warehouse or current equipment,” he says. “The team hated pushing the carts, which are very heavy, and they welcome the robots doing it.” …

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1 month ago

Hyderabad: ISB’s BIPP to set up centre of excellence for aerial and water robotics

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Indian School of Business’s Bharti Institute of Public Policy is all set to establish a Centre of Excellence for Research in Aerial and Water Robotics. The trio — Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi, Delhi Research Implementation and Innovation Foundation and Bharti Institute of Public Policy — will collaborate to conduct research and address critical social development and …

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1 month ago

Rehabilitation robots awaiting large-scale use

China Daily

SONG CHEN/CHINA DAILY Thanks to the rapid development of technology, robotic devices are transforming healthcare, showing promise especially in rehabilitation. Robotic rehabilitation devices offer targeted, repetitive movement therapy, helping patients to recover from stroke, injuries or surgery. Robotic rehabilitation devices vary in design and function, from exoskeletons for limb support to smaller end-effectors aiding wrist and finger movements. For patients …

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1 month ago

IIIT Hyderabad fuses AI and Robotics for intelligent self-driving systems

India Today

IIIT Hyderabad has developed an electric self-driving car designed to autonomously navigate point-to-point routes with advanced collision avoidance mechanisms. While these maps are metrically less accurate, IIITH enhances their usability by integrating them with contextual language landmarks, such as “under the bridge” or “near the playground.” This technique enables the car to navigate dynamically to new locations without explicit prior …

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1 month ago

Rehabilitation robots awaiting large-scale use

China Daily

SONG CHEN/CHINA DAILY Thanks to the rapid development of technology, robotic devices are transforming healthcare, showing promise especially in rehabilitation. Robotic rehabilitation devices offer targeted, repetitive movement therapy, helping patients to recover from stroke, injuries or surgery. Robotic rehabilitation devices vary in design and function, from exoskeletons for limb support to smaller end-effectors aiding wrist and finger movements. For patients …

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1 month ago

Witnesses say Israel is using sniper drones in Gaza and they're shooting civilians

NPR

Witnesses say Israel is using sniper drones in Gaza and they're shooting civilians Eyewitnesses in Gaza say that Israel's military is using guns attached to drones to carry out attacks JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: Last week British surgeon Nizam Mamode testified in front of a committee in the U.K. Parliament. SUMMERS: For months, NPR has been collecting eyewitness accounts from Gaza …

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1 month ago

At BOSE, students design an AI teacher

New Indian Express

CUTTACK: An ‘AI Teacher’ may soon take classes and help students under engineering fundamentals at the Bhubanananda Odisha School of Engineering. A group of three final-year diploma students of Electronics and Telecommunication branch - Amarendra Swain, Sadakant Jena and Zaheer Shaikh - have developed a Pi Robot model AI teacher that, they said, can be used for enhancing the learning …

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1 month, 1 week ago

T.N. Health Minister inaugurates Institute of Robotics Surgery at MIOT Hospitals

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma. The Minister toured the hospital’s operation theatre complex and experienced the Da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System, along with Prithvi Mohandas, Managing Director of MIOT Hospitals. Following the launch, MIOT doctors — Senthil Kumar Ravichander, Director of Surgical Oncology, R. Manikandan, Director, Department of Urology, MIOT International, and Perungo T., Surgeon, Department of Bariatric, Metabolic, …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Nvidia readies Jetson Thor computers for humanoid robots in 2025

Live Mint

Nvidia is set to bring its new technology for powering humanoid robots to market in the first half of 2025, aiming to stake its claim in the fast-growing robotics sector, a senior company executive said. First unveiled earlier this year, the Jetson Thor computers are part of Nvidia’s approach to developing humanlike robots, where advances in artificial intelligence have improved …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Nvidia’s R2-D2-like robot should focus on developing its AI brain and not body

Live Mint

One of the memorable moments of Nvidia Corp’s most recent conference for developers came towards the end of the chip giant’s semi-annual event. Having captured one of the most lucrative markets in recent times for chips that can train and run Generative AI systems, Huang has been talking up three other areas he’s now eyeing for growth: autonomous vehicles, quantum …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Humanoid robots play football in Qingdao

China Daily

Visitors were captivated recently by soccer matches played by humanoids in Qingdao, Shandong province. This was the first RoboCup event hosted in a world-class film studio at China Movie Metropolis in the Qingdao West Coast New Area, providing a unique and immersive experience that blended the excitement of robotics with the art of filmmaking. Qingdao West Coast New Area is …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Humanoid robots play football in Qingdao

China Daily

Visitors were captivated recently by soccer matches played by humanoids in Qingdao, Shandong province. This was the first RoboCup event hosted in a world-class film studio at China Movie Metropolis in the Qingdao West Coast New Area, providing a unique and immersive experience that blended the excitement of robotics with the art of filmmaking. Qingdao West Coast New Area is …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Global tech conference showcases Xi'an's innovation hub status

China Daily

The 2024 Global Key and Core Technology Conference & The China Robotics Competition opens in Xi'an on Nov 1, 2024. The 2024 Global Key and Core Technology Conference & The China Robotics Competition concluded in Xi'an on Nov 3, showcasing the city's pivotal role in converging innovative resources, driving technological advancements, and fostering industrial cooperation. The three-day conference, themed "Key …

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China's spherical robot takes crime fighting to a new level: 'Not only stops, detects crime too'

NASA develops OWLAT and OceanWATERS robotics for autonomous ocean world exploration

AI powered by quantum computers will create human-level robots, scientists say

Xiong'an New Area becoming mecca for AI enterprises

IIT Kharagpur, TCS launch advanced research centre in digital health and robotics

US scientists develop 'syllabus,' for robots, allowing them to transfer skills without human intervention

Eyewitnesses in Gaza say Israel is using sniper drones to shoot Palestinians

Mint Primer | What happens when rebel robots take charge

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

Government starts robotics, software in 12 schools

AI is transforming smart factory automation – how can manufacturers prepare?

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

Hyderabad: ISB’s BIPP to set up centre of excellence for aerial and water robotics

Rehabilitation robots awaiting large-scale use

IIIT Hyderabad fuses AI and Robotics for intelligent self-driving systems

Rehabilitation robots awaiting large-scale use

Witnesses say Israel is using sniper drones in Gaza and they're shooting civilians

At BOSE, students design an AI teacher

T.N. Health Minister inaugurates Institute of Robotics Surgery at MIOT Hospitals

Nvidia readies Jetson Thor computers for humanoid robots in 2025

Nvidia’s R2-D2-like robot should focus on developing its AI brain and not body

Humanoid robots play football in Qingdao

Humanoid robots play football in Qingdao

Global tech conference showcases Xi'an's innovation hub status