(Reuters) -Robotics startup Skild AI, backed by Amazon.com and Japan's SoftBank Group, on Tuesday unveiled a foundational artificial intelligence model designed to run on nearly any robot — from assembly-line machines to humanoids.
A team of artificial intelligence researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, US, recently unveiled LegoGPT, a system capable of generating construction models using the famous little bricks, from simple text descriptions. AI helps with the design, while robotic arms build them.
American robotics companies are pushing for a national robotics strategy, including establishing a federal office focused on promoting the industry at a time when China is making intelligent robots a national priority.
The Silicon Valley dream of building robots that can perform tasks on par with humans is attracting renewed attention and investment.
BEIJING: At the National Innovation Centre for Digital Fishery in Beijing, two robotic fish with a sleek, metallic finish swim gracefully in a breeding tank, showcasing cutting-edge research designed to revolutionise fish farming.
(Reuters) - Alphabet's Google launched two new AI models tailored for robotics applications on Wednesday based on its Gemini 2.0 model, as it looks to cater to the rapidly growing robotics industry.
Toxic pesticides, a changing climate and a sharp uptick in the invasive, disease-transmitting varroa mite since the 1980s have contributed to the rise of what's known as colony collapse disorder.
Scientists are developing tiny robots that can enter our sinus spaces to treat infections.
ISKANDAR PUTERI: What started as a love for animated science fiction has evolved to passion for robotics for 14-year-old Ethan Ling.
As farms across the United States face a shortage of laborers and weeds grow resistant to herbicides, startup Aigen says its robotic solution – named Element – can save farmers money, help the environment and keep harmful chemicals out of food.
Amazon has unveiled its first robot, which it says has a sense of touch that it calls a "fundamental leap forward in robotics," aimed at an international audience.
(Reuters) - FedEx said on Thursday it has invested in AI robotics and autonomous technology company Nimble to help scale up the delivery giant's Fulfillment unit which aids small and medium-sized businesses in fulfilling orders and managing inventory.
Unitree opened the 10,000-square-metre facility this year, located just 15 minutes from its headquarters.
If investment activity is anything to go by, the robotics industry is certainly having a moment.
When we think of robots, images of cold, rigid machines often spring to mind. However, according to US research, teaching bipedal robots to imitate human movements, including dancing, could shift our perceptions, facilitating their integration into society and improving their cooperation with humans.
The first shop in Hong Kong, scheduled to open in June, would be equipped with six of the second-generation hair washers.
Social distancing has changed everything, including how to care for a loved one with Alzheimer or dementia. There might be an increase of stress, confusion and behaviour issues during this time because of their disrupted routine, according to the Alzheimer Association.
It’s not just students who have turned to AI programs such as ChatGPT for help with assignments and essays.
(Reuters) - Amazon.com said on Wednesday it was using a robotic system at one of its Houston warehouses to improve inventory management and speed up deliveries, building on its years-long bet that automation will help boost sales and worker safety.
Yoshua Bengio, an artificial intelligence pioneer, is creating a new nonprofit research organisation to promote an alternative approach to developing cutting-edge AI systems, with the aim of mitigating the technology's potential risks.