MIT scientists are developing computer models to mimic how our ears and brain process sound, aiming to enhance hearing aid technology.
Meet Alter3, a humanoid robot from the University of Tokyo that can strike various poses, from selfies to playing a spooky ghost, thanks to ChatGPT-4 AI.
In a fusion of cutting-edge technology, a highly advanced humanoid robot has been paired with unparalleled capabilities by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI).
Introducing Alter3, a humanoid robot with the ability to generate spontaneous motion through the utilization of a Large Language Model (LLM), namely GPT-4.
Developed by a University of Tokyo team, Alter3 employs Open AI’s latest tool to dynamically assume various poses, from a selfie stance to mimicking a ghost, all without the need for pre-programmed entries in its database.
The model can help evolve “better methods for growing cells for blood transfusions, novel cell therapies, and hematopoietic stem cell transplants.”
Remarkably, heX-Embryoid models developed structures akin to blood islands, the initial sites supporting the generation of blood cells in developing embryos. The study identified progenitors for red blood cells, platelets, and various white blood cell types—a pivotal advancement in the field, according to the team.
Researchers claim the model successfully replicated a process closely resembling the initial stages of blood production in humans. “This is exciting because there are extensive possibilities to apply this model to better understand how blood is formed and develop better methods for growing cells for blood transfusions, novel cell therapies, and hematopoietic stem cell transplants,” said Mo Ebrahimkhani, senior author and an associate professor at the Pittsburgh Liver Institute and the Department of Bioengineering at Pitt, in a statement.
Versatile characteristics
HeX-Embryoids exhibit distinctive characteristics, such as the absence of the trophoblast layer responsible for placenta formation and an open yolk sac, lacking a closed cavity. These limitations preclude the embryoids from attaining the status of a genuine embryo or possessing the potential for complete developmental implantation.
Australians develop a supercomputer capable of simulating networks at the scale of the human brain.
The world’s first supercomputer capable of simulating networks at the scale of the human brain has been announced by researchers at Western Sydney University.
The Tesla chief has reportedly stashed a generous sum of $100 million in charity for the endeavor.
Billionaire CEO Elon Musk reportedly plans to build a school and, eventually, a university in Texas.
If 2023 was the year artificial intelligence became a household topic of conversation, it’s in many ways because of Sam Altman, CEO of the artificial intelligence research organization OpenAI.
The OpenAI CEO spoke candidly about his November ousting and reinstatement at the company and the risks and rewards AI can bring in the future.
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Enceladus’ ice plumes may hold the building blocks of life. Researchers have shown unambiguous laboratory evidence that amino acids transported in the ice plumes of Saturn’s moon, Eceladus, can survive impact speeds of up to 4.2 km/s, supporting their detection during sampling by spacecraft.
As astrophysics technology and research continue to advance, one question persists: is there life elsewhere in the universe? The Milky Way galaxy alone has hundreds of billions of celestial bodies, but scientists often look for three crucial elements in their ongoing search: water, energy and organic material. Evidence indicates that Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus is an ‘ocean world’ that contains all three, making it a prime target in the search for life.
During its 20-year mission, NASA’s Cassini spacecraft discovered that ice plumes spew from Enceladus’ surface at approximately 800 miles per hour (400 m/s). These plumes provide an excellent opportunity to collect samples and study the composition of Enceladus’ oceans and potential habitability.
A problem that has long been a focal point of research for the famous Game of Life, has finally been solved.
Weeks after introducing a potentially game-changing “Uni-wheel” drive system for EVs, Hyundai and Kia are showing off another next-generation technology to keep EV drivers safer during inclement weather. Today, Kia and Hyundai introduced a new snow chain-integrated tire that utilizes shape memory alloy modules inside the wheel. See how this incredible new tech works in the video below.
As EVs continue to saturate the global automotive market, their respective technologies are evolving to benefit consumers. Now more than ever, these electric vehicles drive farther, charge faster, and come equipped with exciting new technologies like vehicle-to-load (V2L) capabilities and Plug & Charge.
Hyundai Motor Group has been one of the early proponents of such technologies, featuring them in EVs atop its E-GMP platform. In fact, Hyundai and Kia especially have rolled out some exciting technologies throughout the electric mobility segment and allocated considerable funds to R&D to explore new engineering breakthroughs.