Thousands of Leading AI Researchers Sign Pledge Against Lethal Robots
As AI becomes increasingly prevalent in modern technologies, researchers are taking a hard stance on how it will be used.
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Finland is Making Their 6-Week Crash Course on AI Available to the World as a Free Christmas Gift
"The Elements of AI" is currently available in English, Swedish, Estonian, Finnish, and German through the University of Helsinki website.
First Drone Project of Its Kind in Canada is Aiming to Plant 1 Billion Trees by 2028
By planting trees at a rate of 20,000 saplings per drone per day, the group hopes to plant 1 billion trees over the course of the next 8 years.
'Roomba of the Sea' is Vacuum Company's New Robotic Weapon to Combat Lionfish Invasion
Not only will the oceanic Roombas help protect vulnerable ecosystems, they will also provide a healthy new source of income for Atlantic fishermen.
School Employs Robot Cleaner to Disinfect Classrooms Using UV Light, Making Them Safe For Returning Humans
The Sterilight UV light robot has disinfected classrooms in a Manchester school, making Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy safe again.
This Man Learned Robotics on YouTube, Now He's Creating Affordable 3D Prosthetics For Others-WATCH
Easton LaChappelle learned about robotics through YouTube. Now he's printing afforable prosthetics through his company Unlimited Tomorrow.
This Inexpensive New Smart Mask Can Amplify the Speaker's Voice and Translate Speech into 8 Languages
With the first wave of distribution expected before December, an individual C-mask will be sold for roughly $40 to $50.
High School All-Girl, All-Genius Robotics Team Creates Cheap Mobile Ventilator to Help Afghanistan's Covid-19 Efforts
The Afghan Girls Robotics Team of Herat, which won several major scientific awards in 2017 is back with a new invention - an inexpensive portable ventilator.
Watch the World's First AI Robot Capable of Writing Its Own Music Collaborating Alongside Humans
Shimon is an AI robot capable of writing its own music, from jazz to rap—and it could signify a fascinating new era for musical collaboration.
Exciting New Scavenger Technology Can Generate Energy From the Surface of Metal
Not only does the roving technology leave metal surfaces structurally intact, it is 13 times more energy-dense than lithium-ion batteries.
Scientists Have Found a Way to Translate Brainwaves into Speech 'With Unprecedented Clarity'
The researchers have called the system a "game-changer" for anyone who has lost their ability to speak, whether from disease or disability.
Google Creates New AI That Can Outperform Doctors in Diagnosing Most Commonly Lethal Form of Cancer
This new deep learning system was able to outperform doctors in diagnosing one of the most commonly fatal forms of cancer in the US.
One Giant Leap for Mankind; Top 10 Scientific Breakthroughs of 2019
From generating clean renewable electricity all over the world to exploring the cosmic space beyond—science has made some great strides in 2019.
Watch Resourceful Man Use Flying Drone to Walk His Dog During COVID-19 Lockdowns
This cheerful canine got to enjoy a stroll through the streets of Cyprus last week after its owner used a drone to take it for a walk.
MIT Scientists Design Autonomous UV Robot That Can Disinfect Boston Food Bank in Just 30 Minutes
The robot, designed by the CSAIL robotics team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, could soon be used in factories and supermarkets, too.
Lifelike Robotic Pets Bring Joy And Serenity To Seniors, Combatting Stress And Loneliness
Robotic companion animals helps improve the mental health of lonely elders and seniors, says a UCLA Health report.
Japanese Town Deploys Growling Robot 'Wolves' to Protect Residents From Bears
Robot wolves are preventing bear-human conflict on the Japanese island of Hokkaido by scaring bears away from town.
Underwater Roomba-Like Robots Helping Humans Will Never Run Out of Power Thanks to New Mobile Docking Station
Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) can now return to mobile docking stations to recharge batteries, thanks to new Purdue U. research.
First Firefighting Robot in America Just Helped to Put Out a Blaze in Downtown Los Angeles
The RS3 had been on its way to a press conference debut when it was deployed on its first firefighting mission—and it was wildly successful.
Limb-Different Gamer Wins Confidence-And Fans-With Bionic Arm, After a Rough Time in School
21-year-old Laiken Oliver used to be bullied, but now the gamer has received a bionic arm that makes her feel like a Metal Gear Solid character.
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