4 h. ago Robotaxi Revolution Hits a Snag: Waymo's Fatal Encounter with San Francisco's Beloved Cat

Robotaxi Revolution Hits a Snag: Waymo's Fatal Encounter with San Francisco's Beloved Cat  WebProNews

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35 h. ago Fox News AI Newsletter: Russian robot faceplants in humiliating debut

Fox News Digital's artificial intelligence newsletter digs into a robot in Russia that faceplanted, George Clooney's alarm and OpenAI's rivalry with the New York Times.

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35 h. ago There was another battle in Seattle this week — This one involved warring robots on Capitol Hill

There was another battle in Seattle this week — This one involved warring robots on Capitol Hill  CHS Capitol Hill Seattle News

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35 h. ago Miniature masterpiece captures the soul of Easy Street Records at West Seattle Art Walk

Miniature masterpiece captures the soul of Easy Street Records at West Seattle Art Walk  Westside Seattle

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38 h. ago Russian AI Robot Faceplants During Grand Moscow Unveiling, Flails Helplessly on Ground

A highly anticipated Russian robot, touted as the country's first human-like AI-powered android, stumbled and fell flat on its face during its grand debut in Moscow. As the robot flailed helplessly on the ground, workers rushed out to hide it behind a black curtain. The post Russian AI Robot Faceplants During Grand Moscow Unveiling, Flails Helplessly on Ground appeared first on Breitbart.

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54 h. ago Robots trained with spatial dataset show improved object handling and awareness

When it comes to navigating their surroundings, machines have a natural disadvantage compared to humans. To help hone the visual perception abilities they need to understand the world, researchers have developed a novel training dataset for improving spatial awareness in robots.

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54 h. ago Novel 3D nanofabrication techniques enable miniaturized robots

In the 1980s when micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) were first created, computer engineers were excited by the idea that these new devices that combine electrical and mechanical components at the microscale could be used to build miniature robots.

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55 h. ago Image compression method combines classic techniques for greater efficiency and flexibility

In his research, Professor Marko Huhtanen from the University of Oulu, who specializes in applied and computational mathematics, introduces a new method for compressing images. This technique combines several well-known compression methods, leveraging their best features. The study has been published in IEEE Signal Processing Letters.

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56 h. ago Elon Musk Plans to End Prisons by Having His Robots Follow Crooks and Stop Them from 'Doing Crime'

Tesla CEO and notorious hypemaster Elon Musk has suggested a new use for the company's Optimus humanoid robots — having them track and surveil former criminals to prevent them from reoffending. Musk plans to end prisons in favor of a "more humane form of containment of future crime." The post Elon Musk Plans to End Prisons by Having His Robots Follow Crooks and Stop Them from ‘Doing Crime’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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60 h. ago Google’s SIMA 2 agent uses Gemini to reason and act in virtual worlds

“SIMA 2 is a more general agent. It can complete complex tasks in previously unseen environments. And it's a self-improving agent... which is a step toward more genera- purpose robots and AGI systems more generally.”

Technology

61 h. ago Humanoid robots still face hurdles in replacing human labor, says robotics leader

Flashy humanoid robots that have awed attendees at Web Summit in Lisbon this week are still far from revolutionizing physical labor in factories and warehouses, Amazon's chief roboticist told AFP.

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61 h. ago Teen founders raise $6M to reinvent pesticides using AI — and convince Paul Graham to join in

Bindwell applies AI drug discovery techniques to invent new pesticide molecules.

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64 h. ago How can people hand over packages comfortably to delivery robots?

A research team from the Cognitive Neurotechnology Unit and the Visual Perception and Cognition Laboratory, Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Toyohashi University of Technology, investigated human behavior and comfort when handing over a package to an autonomous mobile delivery robot while walking—an interaction envisioned for logistics in future smart cities.

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3 d. ago Elizabeth Hurley's striking red bikini photos earn praise from supermodel Heidi Klum

Elizabeth Hurley shares stunning red bikini photos on Instagram with her secret posing tips. The actress reveals stretching techniques for perfect swimsuit shots.

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3 d. ago Waymo robotaxis begin using freeways in San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Phoenix

Waymo robotaxis begin using freeways in San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Phoenix  CBS News

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3 d. ago Why a researcher is building robots that look and act like bats 

These palm-sized robots use ultrasound signals to navigate harsh conditions in search and rescue missions.

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3 d. ago Waymo launches robotaxi freeway service in San Francisco, LA, Phoenix

Waymo launches robotaxi freeway service in San Francisco, LA, Phoenix  Reuters

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3 d. ago Waymo expands robotaxi service to Bay Area freeways and airports

Waymo expands robotaxi service to Bay Area freeways and airports  San Francisco Chronicle

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3 d. ago Waymo begins offering freeway robotaxi rides in San Francisco, LA and Phoenix

Waymo begins offering freeway robotaxi rides in San Francisco, LA and Phoenix  CNBC

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3 d. ago Waymo robotaxis are now giving rides on freeways in LA, San Francisco, and Phoenix

Waymo robotaxis will use freeways in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco - an expansion that could reduce ride times by 50%.

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