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Robot artist tells lawmakers it can indeed make art
“Robot artist” Ai-Da tells British lawmakers that although it was an artificial creation, it was still capable of producing art. What a time to be alive. Read more…
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Tesla reveals its ‘Optimus’ robot to mixed reviews
Elon Musk shows off a prototype of humanoid robot ‘Optimus’, predicts Tesla would be able to produce millions and sell them for under $20,000. It can’t walk. Read more…
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Tesla’s biggest products this year: self-driving cars and a humanoid robot
Tesla’s most important products this year and next will not be cars, but autonomous driving software and a humanoid robot for factories: Musk Read more…
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Do we need middle management and HR for AI and software robots?
When we have more machines to work, they also need to be managed, and we probably need digital counterparts of middle management and HR. Read more…
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Self-disinfecting grocery delivery robots hit the streets of Singapore
A Singapore technology company has deployed a pair of home delivery robots to bring residents their groceries in one part of the city state. Read more…
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White-collar robots must be as well-trained as white-collar workers
The New York Times recently posted an article about robots taking work from white-collar workers, who felt their positions were safe. Read more…
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Robots help banks cope with loan requests through coronavirus pandemic
Banks flooded with loan requests from businesses struggling from the pandemic, hastily built robots that helped them cope with the deluge. Read more…
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Is it a dolphin? No, it’s a robot. Animatronics will drive dolphin education
Darting around the pool, the dolphin looks much like those that perform acrobatics at theme parks. Except it is a robot. Read more…
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Pandemic prompts rethink on the use of robots and AI in Japan factories
The pandemic has spurred the increased use of robots, AI and other technology for quality control and remote monitoring in Japan factories. Read more…
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Robo-bartenders are shaking up South Korea’s cafe and bar culture
Robo-bartenders are shaking up South Korea’s cafe and bar culture as the country transitions from intensive social “distancing in daily life”. Read more…
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Robots greet suspected coronavirus patients in Tokyo
Coronavirus patients with light symptoms arriving to stay at several Tokyo hotels get a pleasant surprise – a robot greeter in the lobby. Read more…
Features
The future is insane and a long way away
In our weekly trawl for items that provide visions of the future, sometimes you just have to laugh. Read more…
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Friday Futures: volcanoes from space, alien spy probes
Welcome to Friday Futures, our weekly guide to the latest visions of The Future from around the web. This week: volcanoes from space; alien spy probes round the sun; oasis on Mars; underwater museum; flags Read more…
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Should consumer robotics be available by subscription?
The consumer robotics market is looking forward to healthy growth over the next five years. Read more…
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Friday Futures: Us, galactic collisions and Iron Man flies
This week: We live in the remnants of a galactic collisions; Queen of Shitty Robots; climate change and poison; parasites in the brain; Iron Man suit that flies. Read more…
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Friday Futures: evolution on Mars, smelling bots and flying taxis
This week: evolution on Mars will not go well; AI as an extension of your mind; robots that smell, well; Salvador Dali and a flying taxi. Read more…
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Outsourcing robots for office work – the next big wave?
Maybe Robot Processing Automation (RPA) and outsourcing office robots is the next big wave to start some real disruption. Read more…
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Friday Futures: invisible aliens and an asteroid hit
This week: invisible aliens are breeding with us; robots playing Tetris; AI and magnets; laser weapons and asteroids. Read more…
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Walmart says robot army will assist workers, not replace them
Walmart says it will add thousands more robots this year across its stores. And to hear Walmart tell it, that’s actually good news for its employees. Read more…
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Faster robots are demoralizing human co-workers
When robots beat humans in contests, people consider themselves less competent and expend slightly less effort – and they tend to dislike the robots. Read more…