Throwflame, an Ohio-based flamethrower manufacturer, has introduced an innovative product in the year 2024: the Thermonator, a robotic quadruped equipped with a mounted flame thrower. Priced at $9,420, this interesting creation combines advanced technology with an element of surprise at its affordability. Weighing 26 pounds, the Thermonator boasts an ARC flamethrower capable of projecting fire […]
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Boston Dynamics has unveiled its latest humanoid robot, the all-electric “Atlas,” signaling a significant shift in the company’s approach towards commercialization in the rapidly evolving humanoid robotics market. The new Atlas marks a departure from its predecessor, the hydraulic-powered Atlas, which gained notoriety for its viral feats but was hindered by its cumbersome and complicated […]
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Texas is implementing artificial intelligence (AI) to grade the written portion of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exam, aiming to streamline the scoring process and potentially save the state millions of dollars annually. The revised exam, introduced in 2023, emphasizes open-ended questions over multiple-choice ones, resulting in significantly more constructed response […]
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Google DeepMind has achieved an impressive feat by training small, off-the-shelf robots to engage in soccer matches. In a recent publication in Science Robotics, researchers detail their innovative approach, leveraging deep reinforcement learning (deep RL) to teach bipedal robots a simplified version of the sport. Unlike previous experiments focused on quadrupedal robots, DeepMind’s work demonstrates […]
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Robotics has taken a leap into the extraordinary with the advent of the 35-gram Hopcopter. This pint-sized marvel, developed by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, combines the agility of a grasshopper with the versatility of a drone. Its ability to both hop and fly opens up new possibilities for exploration, surveillance, and environmental […]
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Our muscles are nature’s perfect actuators — devices that turn energy into motion. For their size, muscle fibers are more powerful and precise than most synthetic actuators. They can even heal from damage and grow stronger with exercise. For these reasons, engineers are exploring ways to power robots with natural muscles. They’ve demonstrated a handful […]
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Hyundai And Kia’s DAL-e Indoor Delivery Robot Gets A Midlife Makeover | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Redesigned robot gains additional cargo space and face recognition to ensure goods are delivered to the right person https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ <!––> by Chris Chilton April 3, 2024 at 09:00 <!––> <!– –> Redesigned DAL-e Delivery robot is intended for offices […]
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From wiping up spills to serving up food, robots are being taught to carry out increasingly complicated household tasks. Many such home-bot trainees are learning through imitation; they are programmed to copy the motions that a human physically guides them through. It turns out that robots are excellent mimics. But unless engineers also program them […]
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Wendy’s has embarked on a new exciting venture, employing drones to facilitate the delivery of their burgers and shakes to customers’ doorsteps. Partnering with DoorDash, the fast-food giant is launching its inaugural drone delivery service in Christiansburg, Virginia, marking a significant milestone in the realm of food delivery. Residents of Christiansburg will have the option […]
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MIT class 2.679 (Electronics for Mechanical Systems II) offers a sort of alchemy that transforms students from consumers of knowledge to explorers and innovators, and equips them with a range of important new tools at their disposal, students say. “Topics which could otherwise feel intimidating are well-scoped each week so that students come out knowing […]
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QSS, the AI company responsible for the Saudi humanoid robot accused of groping a female reporter, has defended the robot’s actions, claiming there were “no deviations from expected behavior.” The incident occurred during the DeepFest conference in Riyadh, where attendees were reportedly warned not to stand too close to the robot, known as “Android Muhammad.” […]
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JPMorgan has unveiled its Cashflow Intelligence Tool, an artificial intelligence (AI)-backed solution designed to manage cash flow. The introduction of this tool has significantly reduced human workload by 90%, signaling the financial giant’s anticipation of AI-driven services as the future of workforce management. Since its launch in 2023, the Cashflow Intelligence tool has demonstrated high […]
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