Sounds of action: Using ears, not just eyes, improves robot perception
People rarely use just one sense to understand the world, but robots usually only rely on vision and, increasingly, touch. Researchers find that robot perception could improve markedly by adding another sense: hearing.
Linking sight and movement
Researchers found that image-processing circuits in the primary visual cortex not only are more active when animals move freely, but that they receive signals from a movement-controlling region of the brain that is independent from the region that processes what the animal is looking at.
Bubbly flow prediction with randomized neural cells artificial learning and fuzzy systems based on k–ε turbulence and Eulerian model data set
The part that artificial intelligence plays in climate change has come under scrutiny, including from tech workers themselves who joined the global climate strike last year. Much can be done by developing tools to quantify the carbon cost of machine learning models and by switching to a sustainable artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Artificial intelligence for the detection of COVID-19 pneumonia on chest CT using multinational datasets
Chest CT is emerging as a valuable diagnostic tool for clinical management of COVID-19 associated lung disease. Here, the authors present a multinational study on the application of deep learning algorithms for COVID-19 diagnosis against multiple lung conditions as controls.
AlphaDogFight Trials Held Virtually for Final Event
Advanced algorithms handle close-range air combat, Air Force pilot in online finale.
Robots go their own way deep in the ocean
Firms are building robots that can survey the seabed and underwater structures without human help.
Facebook joins The Linux Foundation as a platinum member
For years, Facebook has relied on Linux and open-source software. Now it's taking a leading role in The Linux Foundation.
Amazon launches Braket quantum computing service in general availability
Amazon today launched its fully managed quantum computing service -- Braket -- in general availability following a preview.
Machine Learning Lets Swarms of Drones Fly Without Colliding
As more and more robotic devices inhabit the space around us, a large challenge emerges- the risk of collision. But Caltech thinks they have a solution…
AI researchers devise cheap data collection method to scale training robots
Researchers used a GoPro camera and a reacher-grabber device to gather robotic training data, a cheap approach that could someday improve home robots.
Open source takes on earthquake early warning project
It's not just Google that's trying to get a handle on earthquakes. The Linux Foundation and partners are working on an open-source earthquake early warning system as well.
Scientists develop artificial intelligence system for high precision recognition of hand gestures
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that recognizes hand gestures by combining skin-like electronics with computer vision.
Improving Mental Health With AI
The topic of mental health is probably one of the most talked-about in recent years and is especially relevant during current times. Though youngsters can meet up with friends and family, it is particularly difficult for the elderly to do so, which i
Researchers propose using ‘rare word’ dictionaries to bolster unsupervised language model training
In a preprint paper, researchers propose using dictionaries of rare words to accelerate the training of natural language models.
Researchers find people are more receptive to social robots during the pandemic
In a preprint study, researchers present evidence that perceptions of social robots are changing for the better as a result of the pandemic.
Algorithm downgrades nearly 40% of English exam results, hitting poorer students hardest
An algorithm that determined A-level grades in England has downgraded 39% of predicted results -- with disadvantaged students suffering the biggest drop
Mix-StAGE: A model that can generate gestures to accompany a virtual agent's speech
Virtual assistants and robots are becoming increasingly sophisticated, interactive and human-like. To fully replicate human communication, however, artificial intelligence (AI) agents should not only be able to determine what users are saying and produce adequate responses, they should also mimic humans in the way they speak.
How the pandemic is influencing robotics research
The pandemic makes physical experimentation with robots practically impossible. Here's how some roboticists have adjusted to the new normal.