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Training robots to solve problems like a human would
Researchers have developed a new form of AI, which, by observing human behavior, can adapt to perform its tasks in a changeable environment. The hope is that robots which can be flexible in this way will be able to work alongside humans to a much greater degree.
April 19, 2022 Read more
How to print a robot from scratch: New 3D-printing approach melds solids, liquids
Imagine a future in which you could 3D-print an entire robot or stretchy, electronic medical device with the press of a button - no tedious hours spent assembling parts by hand.
April 19, 2022 Read more
How to compete with robots
Roboticists and economists have developed a method for estimating the probability of jobs being automated by future intelligent robots and suggesting career transitions with lower risks and minimal retraining effort.
April 16, 2022 Read more
Fixing AI systems
How do you identify which neurons are responsible for a neural network's wrong outputs? A new project aims to address that issue and fix it.
April 13, 2022 Read more
Using AI to expand the quality and fairness of urban data
Through detailed analysis, scientists propose how artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to expand the coverage, access, and fairness of data collected in cities.
April 12, 2022 Read more
Better, faster, energy efficient predictions
Research combines artificial intelligence and computational science for accurate and efficient simulations of complex systems.
April 8, 2022 Read more
Does this artificial intelligence think like a human?
A new technique compares the reasoning of a machine-learning model to that of a human, so the user can see patterns in the model's behavior.
April 6, 2022 Read more
'Robot scientist' Eve finds that less than one third of scientific results are reproducible
Researchers have used a combination of automated text analysis and the 'robot scientist' Eve to semi-automate the process of reproducing research results. The problem of lack of reproducibility is one of the biggest crises facing modern science.
April 6, 2022 Read more
Artificial intelligence as software developer
Google DeepMind launched an artificial intelligence computer program that acts as a software developer. The algorithm has been named AlphaCode.
April 5, 2022 Read more
Solving the challenges of robotic pizza-making
A new technique could enable a robot to manipulate squishy objects like pizza dough or soft materials like clothing.
March 31, 2022 Read more
Physiological signals could be the key to 'emotionally intelligent' AI
Researchers integrate biological signals with gold-standard machine learning methods to enable emotionally intelligent speech dialog systems.
March 31, 2022 Read more
Exoskeletons with personalize-your-own settings
To transform human mobility, exoskeletons need to interact seamlessly with their user, providing the right level of assistance at the right time to cooperate with our muscles as we move. To help achieve this, researchers gave users direct control to customize the behavior of an ankle exoskeleton.
March 30, 2022 Read more
The process and development of space intelligent robot technology
A new paper summarizes the key technologies of space intelligent robots for space station, on-orbit maintenance and large space structure.
March 30, 2022 Read more
How to 'detox' potentially offensive language from an AI
Researchers demonstrate that artificial intelligence language systems also learn human concepts of 'good' and 'bad'.
March 30, 2022 Read more
Silicone raspberry used to train harvesting robots (w/video)
Farmers know all too well that raspberries are a difficult fruit to harvest - and that's reflected in their price tag. But what if robots, equipped with advanced actuators and sensors, could lend a helping hand?
March 30, 2022 Read more
How eye imaging technology could help robots and cars see better
Researchers are applying lessons learned from decades of perfecting eye-imaging technologies to tomorrow's autonomous systems sensor technologies.
March 29, 2022 Read more
Brain-inspired and out-of-the-cloud: new approaches to AI
The new HYBRAIN project is aiming at a computer system inspired by how our brain works. Ultrafast and extremely energy-efficient.
March 28, 2022 Read more
Better forecasts of wind gusts with AI
Researchers use statistics and AI methods to correct systematic errors of weather models.
March 28, 2022 Read more