Boston Dynamics' new robot Stretch can help move boxes in warehouses
Boston Dynamics, the company many people know for its dog robot Spot, has unveiled a new bot targeting warehouses.
Mar 29, 2021
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Robots can use eye contact to draw out reluctant participants in group interactions
Eye contact is a key to establishing a connection, and teachers use it often to encourage participation. But can a robot do this too? Can it draw a response simply by making eye contact, even with people who are less inclined ...
Mar 10, 2021
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Artificial intelligence predicts nonlinear ultrafast dynamics in optics
Researchers at Tampere University have successfully used artificial intelligence to predict nonlinear dynamics that take place when ultrashort light pulses interact with matter. This novel solution can be used for efficient ...
Feb 19, 2021
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Boston Dynamics introduces self-charging robotic dog Spot
Boston Dynamics has given Spot, its robotic canine, a leg up over the competition. Or more precisely, an arm.
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Behind those dancing robots, scientists had to bust a move
The man who designed some of the world's most advanced dynamic robots was on a daunting mission: programming his creations to dance to the beat with a mix of fluid, explosive and expressive motions that are almost human.
Jan 21, 2021
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Robots with rhythm: Boston Dynamics' dancing androids a hit
These robots have rhythm.
Dec 31, 2020
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SoftBank sells controlling stake in Boston Dynamics to Hyundai
Japan's SoftBank Group will sell an 80 percent stake in robotics firm Boston Dynamics to Hyundai, the trio said Friday, in a deal that values the US company at $1.1 billion.
Dec 11, 2020
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Army computer models unveil secret to quieter small drones
It's no secret the U.S. Army wants its small unmanned aerial systems to operate quietly in densely-populated regions, but tests to achieve this can be expensive, time-consuming and labor-intensive according to researchers.
Dec 3, 2020
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Researchers explore materials for transforming robots made of robots
Scientists from the U.S. Army and MIT's Center for Bits and Atoms created a new way to link materials with unique mechanical properties, opening up the possibility of future military robots made of robots.
Nov 19, 2020
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Computer Sciences
Researchers use dynamical systems and machine learning to add spontaneity to AI
Autonomous functions for robots, such as spontaneity, are highly sought after. Many control mechanisms for autonomous robots are inspired by the functions of animals, including humans. Roboticists often design robot behaviors ...
Nov 11, 2020
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