An AI-generated article about a murder that never happened in New Jersey has police and local news outlets in a tizzy.
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Resourceful Guy Turns His Vacuum Into an R2-D2 Robot
Finally, he used an oscillating fan to make the droid’s domed head turn back and forth. Meanwhile, a Bluetooth speaker was inserted in the droid’s body to play droid sounds as the robot moves.
Since he could not faithfully recreate R2-D2, he called his invention R9-D9. That does not change the fact that all it takes is one look at it to know it’s Star Wars-inspired.
The project did not come without drawbacks. Hunter’s vacuum can no longer clean under sofas or beds but it’s a small price to pay to watch a Star Wars droid clean your house.
The AI–quantum computing mash-up: will it revolutionize science?
Scientists are exploring the potential of quantum machine learning. But whether there are useful applications for the fusion of artificial intelligence and quantum computing is unclear.
Meet Aloha, a housekeeping humanoid system that can cook and clean
The system also allows whole-body teleoperation, enabling simultaneous control of all degrees of freedom, including both arms and the mobile base.
The system builds on Google DeepMind’s Aloha system, emphasizing the importance of mobility and dexterity in the field of robotic learning.
Harvard’s robot exosuit aids Parkinson’s patients walk without freezing
Researchers from Harvard SEAS and Boston University reveal its transformative effects, offering newfound mobility and independence for individuals with this debilitating condition.
The wearable tech successfully eliminates a common symptom called ‘gait freezing’ to restore smooth strides for Parkinson’s disease sufferers.
Chinese firm’s first humanoid robot to take the fight to Tesla Optimus
Kepler asserts that its general-purpose Forerunner series showcases advanced capabilities in body movements, precise hand control, and sophisticated visual perception. This positions it as a formidable competitor to Tesla’s Optimus in the realm of humanoid robotics.
The firm claims that its humanoid robot aims to enhance “productivity with cutting-edge technology, hastening the arrival of a ‘three-day work week.’ The shift will enable humans to dedicate more time to meaningful endeavors, such as space exploration,” said Debo Hu, co-founder of the firm, in a statement.