Brain cell differences could be key to learning in humans and AI
Researchers have found that variability between brain cells might speed up learning and improve the performance of the brain and future AI.
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Robotics
Q&A: 'Killer robots' are coming, and UN is worried
Long the stuff of science fiction, autonomous weapons systems, known as "killer robots," are poised to become a reality, thanks to the rapid development of artificial intelligence.
Jan 15, 2024
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Robotics
Tiny bio-inspired swarm robots for targeted medical interventions
Micro-sized robots could bring a new wave of innovation in the medical field by allowing doctors to access specific regions inside the human body without the need for highly invasive procedures. Among other things, these ...
Computer Sciences
Data-driven model generates natural human motions for virtual avatars
Humans can innately perform a wide range of movements, as this allows them to best tackle various tasks in their day-to-day life. Automatically reproducing these motions in virtual avatars and 3D animated human-like characters ...
Hardware
AI-equipped eyeglasses read silent speech
Cornell University researchers have developed a silent-speech recognition interface that uses acoustic-sensing and artificial intelligence to continuously recognize up to 31 unvocalized commands, based on lip and mouth movements.
Apr 6, 2023
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Robotics
Robots that can autonomously build structures out of lattice blocks
A combined team of engineers from NASA Ames Research Center and KBR has designed and built a robot system that can autonomously build structures using specially designed lattice blocks. In their paper published in the journal ...
Hardware
Developing a smart chip based on the human brain
Current computer systems are very good at performing exact calculations. But as we are using more and more AI-based applications, we also need more efficient systems that are able to process data in real time with the same ...
May 26, 2023
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Computer Sciences
Researchers develop hybrid human-machine framework for building smarter AI
From chatbots that answer tax questions to algorithms that drive autonomous vehicles and dish out medical diagnoses, artificial intelligence undergirds many aspects of daily life. Creating smarter, more accurate systems requires ...
Mar 7, 2022
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Electronics & Semiconductors
3D printed electronic skin provides promise for human-machine interaction
With more than 1,000 nerve endings, human skin is the brain's largest sensory connection to the outside world, providing a wealth of feedback through touch, temperature and pressure. While these complex features make skin ...
Jan 26, 2024
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Robotics
CoHaptics: A wearable haptic robot with a 6DoF camera to enhance the safety of human-robot collaboration
The number of collaborative mobile robots introduced in real-world settings is gradually increasing, with approximately 20,000 new installations per year. For their use to increase further, however, roboticists should ensure ...
