Automation and Robotics

Researchers Create AiFoam for Robots to Interact Intelligently with their Surroundings

Robots and machines are getting smarter with the advancement of artificial intelligence, but they still lack the ability to touch and feel their subtle...

Electric Vehicles could help revive Midwest Manufacturers—If They Act Now

There may be no greater symbol of US manufacturing’s rise and decline than Lordstown, Ohio. The factory GM built in a cornfield there in...

Tesla Supercharger Network Reaches 25K-Milestone

Elon Musk-owned Tesla's Supercharger network has now reached a total of 25,000 chargers a big milestone for the fast-charging network. At the end of 2020,...

Can an AI Algorithm Mitigate Racial Economic Inequality?

Machine learning algorithm can leverage vast amounts of consumer data, allowing automation of business decisions such as pricing, product offerings, and promotions. Airbnb, an...

First Autonomous Ship Prepares for Maiden Voyage

The "Mayflower 400"—the world's first intelligent ship—bobs gently in a light swell as it stops its engines in Plymouth Sound, off England's southwest coast,...

The Impact of Auto Electronics on Semiconductor Memory Development

The evolution of electronics over the past two decades has been nothing short of remarkable. Since the 1940s, the steady rise of electronic equipment...

AI is Improving Google Assistant Conversations

In order for Google Assistant to really help users with daily tasks, the tool should be able to understand the human user. This means...

A Tactile Sensing Foot to Increase The Stability of Legged Robots

In order to effectively navigate real-world environments, legged robots should be able to move swiftly and freely while maintaining their balance. This is particularly...

Researchers Develop New Protocols to Validate Integrity of Machine Learning Models

Machine learning is widely used in various applications such as image recognition, autonomous vehicles, and email filtering. Despite its success, concerns about the integrity...

How to Keep Automated Electric Vehicles Safe

As they move toward automated electric cars accelerates, protecting the cybersecurity of these vehicles has become urgent. That's why University of Georgia researchers are...

Scientists Develop New Type of Artificial Muscle Inspired by DNA Supercoiling

University of Wollongong (UOW) researchers have mimicked the supercoiling properties of DNA to develop a new type of artificial muscle for use in miniature...

Vision Test for Autonomous Cars

The five-meter-long Lexus RX-450h leads a rather contemplative life at Empa. It never takes long trips. Instead, the SUV dutifully makes its rounds on...

Researchers Develop a Robotic Guide Dog to Assist Blind Individuals

Guide dogs, dogs that are trained to help humans move through their environments, have played a critical role in society for many decades. These...

3D Holographic HUD could Improve Road Safety

Researchers have developed the first LiDAR-based augmented reality head-up display for use in vehicles. Tests on a prototype version of the technology suggest that...

Simple Robots, Smart Algorithms

Anyone with children knows that while controlling one child can be hard, controlling many at once can be nearly impossible. Getting swarms of robots...

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