Robotics

Soft exosuit makes it easier to stand up

Getting up from a chair is something most of us don't think about. The movement is almost second nature: Our legs and hips work together in a precise sequence. But performing this task can be difficult for older people, often ...

Machine learning & AI

AI might be making women sound bad at work

When prompts to draft work emails and job applications contain language commonly used by women, AI chatbots, including ChatGPT, offer less sophisticated responses than they do to requests for office correspondence containing ...

Engineering

Small modular reactor potential lies in industry, not grid power

A technoeconomic assessment of small modular reactor (SMR) development across the United States suggests stakeholders should shift focus from the power sector to industry, according to a University of Michigan Engineering ...

Machine learning & AI

Researchers used Claude to breach OpenAI's internal systems

A security research company said Friday it managed to break into OpenAI's internal systems using the latest software from Anthropic, exposing how quickly the technology can carry out sophisticated cyberattacks.

Robotics

Simple visual patterns can trick AI-powered vehicles and robots

A simple pattern of black-and-white stripes could cause an autonomous vehicle or robot to misjudge how far away an obstacle is, potentially triggering an unexpected maneuver or even a collision, according to new University ...

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