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Elon Musk says Tesla’s Autopilot AI is so far ahead of the competition it’s like comparing Google to other search engines
Elon Musk is confident that Tesla’s Autopilot system is far more advanced than the competition. Musk told analysts and investors during Tesla’s earnings call Wednesday that the company’s Autopilot AI […]
How many jobs do robots really replace?
New research puts a number on the job costs of automation In many parts of the U.S., robots have been replacing workers over the last few decades. But to what […]
Could hotel service robots help the hospitality industry after COVID-19?
A new research study, investigating how service robots in hotels could help redefine leadership and boost the hospitality industry, has taken on new significance in the light of the seismic […]
Quantum classifiers with tailored quantum kernel?
Quantum information scientists have introduced a new method for machine learning classifications in quantum computing. The non-linear quantum kernels in a quantum binary classifier provide new insights for improving the […]
A GoPro for beetles: Researchers create a robotic camera backpack for insects
In the movie “Ant-Man,” the title character can shrink in size and travel by soaring on the back of an insect. Now researchers at the University of Washington have developed […]
Context reduces racial bias in hate speech detection algorithms
Understanding what makes something harmful or offensive can be hard enough for humans, never mind artificial intelligence systems. So, perhaps it’s no surprise that social media hate speech detection algorithms, […]
Jellyfish-inspired soft robots can outswim their natural counterparts
Engineering researchers at North Carolina State University and Temple University have developed soft robots inspired by jellyfish that can outswim their real-life counterparts. More practically, the new jellyfish-bots highlight a […]
Giving robots human-like perception of their physical environments
Wouldn’t we all appreciate a little help around the house, especially if that help came in the form of a smart, adaptable, uncomplaining robot? Sure, there are the one-trick Roombas […]
Coordinating complex behaviors between hundreds of robots
In one of the more memorable scenes from the 2002 blockbuster film Minority Report, Tom Cruise is forced to hide from a swarm of spider-like robots scouring a towering apartment […]
Artificial ‘neurotransistor’ created
Imitating the functioning of neurons using semiconductor materials Especially activities in the field of artificial intelligence, like teaching robots to walk or precise automatic image recognition, demand ever more powerful, […]