Investigating how robot systems can function better in dynamic environments
Currently, most robots are seen in industry where they support repetitive tasks, such as in the assembly lines of cars or in the production of microchips. However, in the near future the robot should find his way in less structured environments as well, to be able to work in healthcare or in hazardous environments, such as disaster areas.
A fast, automated way of evaluating battery data and making it available to AI processes
Electrochemical energy storage systems and fuel cell technologies hold two of the keys to making a successful transition to alternative sources of energy. Batalyse GmbH, a spin-off of the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT, is using modular software packages to automate capturing, documentation and evaluation processes for battery and fuel cell test data.
Quantum computing: IBM has created this new way to measure the speed of quantum processors
Big Blue has released a new metric, CLOPS, which puts a number on the speed of a quantum computer.
Firefox unveils new homepage for Android and iOS
Firefox said the new design helps people jump right back into the content and activities they care more about.
Method forces a machine learning model to focus on more data when learning a task
If your Uber driver takes a shortcut, you might get to your destination faster. But if a machine learning model takes a shortcut, it might fail in unexpected ways.
Industry 4.0 gets its first unicorn
How this major player in AI + IoT is leading the pack and saving the supply chain during the Industry 4.0 revolution.
Why AI still needs humans in the loop, at least for now
If AI-generated writing becomes indistinguishable from human writing, we'll still need to check it carefully enough to see the mistakes.
Avoiding Shortcut Solutions in Artificial Intelligence for More Reliable Predictions
A new method forces a machine learning model to focus on more data when learning a task, which leads to more reliable predictions. If your Uber driver takes a shortcut, you might get to your destination faster. But if a machine learning model takes a shortcut, it might fail in unexpected ways.
Move over, Aristotle: can a bot solve moral philosophy?
Delphi, an online AI bot, promises to answer any moral question users pose. We put it to the test
US Treasury working group wants stablecoin issuers to be regulated like banks
A Biden-supported working group can see the potential of stablecoins being used widely so long as it is appropriately regulated.
Artificial intelligence to detect colorectal cancer
A researcher found that artificial intelligence can accurately detect and diagnose colorectal cancer from tissue scans as well or better than pathologists, according to a new study.
The Guardian view on spooky science: AI needs regulating before it’s too late | Editorial
Editorial: If by 2052 a computer could match the human brain then we need better ways to build it
Works Well With Robots? The Way Robots/AI and Humans Interact
Blame it on HAL 9000, Clippy’s constant cheerful interruptions, or any navigational system leading delivery drivers to dead-end destinations. In the workspace, people and robots don’t always get along. But as more artificial intelligence systems and
Key to resilient energy-efficient AI may reside in human brain
A clearer understanding of how a type of brain cell known as astrocytes function and can be emulated in the physics of hardware devices, may result in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning that autonomously self-repairs and consumes much less energy than the technologies currently do, according to a team of Penn State researchers.
Boston Dynamics robots imitate Rolling Stones performing 'Start Me Up'
The team at robotics company Boston Dynamics has released a video promoting itself while also honoring the Rolling Stones—this year marks the 40th anniversary of the release of the song 'Start Me Up.' The release of the song was notable also for the video that accompanied the song, with the members of the group playing their instruments and lead singer Mick Jagger strutting around on stage.
A technique that allows legged robots to continuously learn from their environment
Legged robots have numerous advantageous qualities, including the ability to travel long distances and navigate a wide range of land-based environments. So far, however, legged robots have been primarily trained to move in specific environments, rather than to adapt to their surroundings and operate efficiently in a multitude of different settings.
Taming the data deluge by enriching AI algorithms with new processors
An oncoming tsunami of data threatens to overwhelm huge data-rich research projects in such areas that range from the tiny neutrino to an exploding supernova, as well as the mysteries deep within the brain.
Quantum computers: Eight ways quantum computing is going to change the world
Businesses are already exploring the future potential of quantum computers, and some industries anticipate big changes ahead.