Robots

ChatGPT and the artificial intelligence revolution may — or may not — change everything everywhere all at once about the film and TV industry But here’s one thing that didn’t happen: The world didn’t end. Despite James Cameron’s prediction in his 1984 sci-fi classic “The Terminator,” the evil artificial intelligence known as Skynet didn’t gain self-awareness on that date at precisely 2:14 a.m. It didn’t launch thousands of nuclear weapons and annihilate most of the human race. And it most certainly didn’t send a…

Robots have conquered ProMat. The supply chain and logistics show is a kind of perfect microcosm of where the industry is heading. Many of the show’s main attractions have moved from center stage to the physical margins of the show floor, while competitors like 6 River Systems and Locus grab the spotlight — my interviews with both happened in conference areas located on the second floor of their massive booths. Among other things, this proved an ideal setting for speaking with founders and executives of some of the…

Teleoperating a physical robot could become an important job in future, according to Sanctuary AI, based in Vancouver, Canada. The company also believes that this might provide a way to train robots how to perform tasks that are currently well out of their (mechanical) reach, and imbue machines with a physical sense of the world some argue is needed to unlock human-level artificial intelligence.Industrial robots are powerful, precise, and mostly stubbornly stupid. They cannot apply the kind of precision and responsiveness…

It's said that as work becomes increasingly automated thanks to artificial intelligence, our special human traits — empathy and humor, creativity and kindness — will become only more valuable.I wonder. What we've seen so far doesn't leave me optimistic. Instead of embracing what makes us different from machines, we humans often seem to be trying to imitate them. Too many of us skip lunch, eschew breaks and work more feverishly, as if we're just brains attached to rather inefficient, fleshy hardware — the bodies that…

Cleaning robot maker Ecovacs is launching three new Deebot vacuum / mop models. The company says the Deebot N10 Plus, T9+ and T10 Omni “have 3x the suction power of most robotic vac mops” while bringing some premium features from the $1,549 X1 Omni to (somewhat) lower price points. The three cleaning machines are available in the US starting today. The Deebot T10 Omni is the most expensive of the three new models at $1,300. However, it tries to justify its price with a four-stage cleaning system that has 5,000Pa suction…

Soft Robots: The Benefits and Applications of Soft Robotics in Industry and Healthcare Intro Soft robotics is a rapidly emerging field that is poised to revolutionize a range of industries, from healthcare to manufacturing. These machines are designed to be more compliant, flexible, and adaptable than traditional robots, making them well-suited to tasks that require a high degree of precision and control. Soft robots mimic the movements and behaviors of natural organisms, which makes them versatile and adaptable in a…

The top 5 industrial robots you should know in 2023 have revolutionized many sectors Industrial robots have revolutionized manufacturing and production processes across a wide range of industries. From automating repetitive tasks to performing complex and precise operations, industrial robots have become a critical component of modern manufacturing. With advancements in technology, the capabilities of these robots continue to expand, making them even more versatile and efficient. In this article, we will introduce you to…

Using a glass needle made to oscillate with the assistance of ultrasound, liquids can be manipulated and particles can be trapped. Credit: ETH ZurichMost of us are familiar with robots that possess movable arms. These machines are commonly found in factory settings and are capable of performing various mechanical tasks. They can be programmed to perform a range of functions, and a single robot can carry out multiple tasks.Up until now, robots equipped with movable arms have had limited connections with microfluidic…

Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Wednesday, March 8.The robot age is upon us. They’re already building our cars, flipping our burgers, cleaning our floors, patrolling our parking lots and delivering our junk food. And for law enforcement agencies in California and beyond, robots are joining the force. Robots have made for some funny news stories and are ripe for satire, but police watchdogs and community advocates are raising concerns about how the tech could be abused by…

Given that Mr Musk did not elaborate how—or when—you get from a promotional clip to an army of more than 8bn robots, this might all smack of science-fiction. But he has waded into a very real debate about the future of work. For certain forms of AI-enabled automation are fast becoming science fact. Since November ChatGPT, an AI conversationalist, has dazzled users with its passable impression of a human interlocutor. Other “generative" AIs have been conjuring up similarly human-like texts, images and sounds…