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New 55,000-pound Gundam robot can move its limbs like a boss
Curated from www.cnet.com - August 9th, 2020 by igor_X

A full-scale moveable version of the giant anime robot watches over the Gundam Factory in Yokohama, Japan.

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Recycling Electronic Waste to Make Hybrid Materials
Curated from spectrum.ieee.org - August 8th, 2020 by geraldinebc15

Hybrid material from recycled e-waste could boost steel hardness 125%

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Unselfie Turns Arm-Extended Selfies into Neutral-Pose Portraits
Curated from medium.com - August 8th, 2020 by geraldinebc15

“Unselfie,” a novel photographic transformation model that can automatically translate selfies into neutral-pose portraits.

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FCC grants WiBotic 300 watt authorization for wireless charging of robots
Curated from www.therobotreport.com - August 8th, 2020 by geraldinebc15

The FCC has granted WiBotic approval for high-powered wireless charging, which it said will enable robots to gain range and autonomy.

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Coronavirus: Can robots help clean public spaces?
Curated from www.bbc.com - August 8th, 2020 by igor_X

The University of Leeds is using robots to help sanitise parts of the city centre.

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5G Just Got Weird
Curated from spectrum.ieee.org - August 7th, 2020 by geraldinebc15

Industry group 3GPP takes 5G in new directions in latest set of standards

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Cadillac reveals Lyriq, its all-electric SUV flagship loaded with luxury and tech
Curated from techcrunch.com - August 7th, 2020 by geraldinebc15

GM unveiled Thursday the Cadillac Lyriq, an all-electric crossover dripping in luxury and tech-forward touches. Promising more than 300 miles of range, it aims to propel the brand into a new electrified era. That new era for Cadillac will have to wait though. The company said the Lyriq will go into ...

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AI for agriculture: How PyTorch enables Blue River’s robots
Curated from www.therobotreport.com - August 7th, 2020 by geraldinebc15

A deep dive into how Blue River Technology uses PyTorch and Weights and Biases to enable its intelligent agricultural robots.

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Facebook unveils robot that can walk high wires to install telecom and power lines
Curated from roboticsandautomationnews.com - August 5th, 2020 by igor_X

Social media giant Facebook has unveiled a robot, designed by ULC Robotics, that can move along high wires to install telecom and power lines. (See video below.) Facebook Connectivity, in collabora…

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Researchers teaching robots to write a stage play in Czech Republic
Curated from www.upi.com - August 5th, 2020 by igor_X

A team of artificial intelligence researchers are teaming with theater professionals in the Czech Republic to create the world's first play written entirely by "robots."

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Startup at Port SA developing sorting robots that help FedEx
Curated from www.ksat.com - August 5th, 2020 by igor_X

During the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more people are relying on E-commerce and deliveries. Now, Plus One Robotics, a local startup at Port SA, is becoming an instrumental part of the world-wide delivery service.

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Brick and mortar's best hope? Robots, many now believe | ZDNet
Curated from www.zdnet.com - August 5th, 2020 by igor_X

Through a pane of clear plastic, speaking through a mask, a checkout clerk at a grocery chain told my wife she was feeling sick.

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5 features ROS 2 needs to add for robotics developers
Curated from www.therobotreport.com - August 5th, 2020 by geraldinebc15

Here are five must-add features that will make ROS 2 from Open Robotics ready for primetime and a must-have for robotics developers.

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High Performance Ornithopter Drone Is Quiet, Efficient, and Safe
Curated from spectrum.ieee.org - August 5th, 2020 by geraldinebc15

Flapping wings instead of propellers help this bird-inspired drone hold its own against quadrotors

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Mini cardboard telepresence robot can be controlled by video callers
Curated from newatlas.com - August 5th, 2020 by geraldinebc15

Though not a particularly common sight, wheeled robots with tablet-like screens that allow people to be in two places at once have been around for a long time. But, useful as they are, they can be prohibitively expensive. The Smartipresence cuts the price of entry into the telepresence world right d...

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Little Wheeled Robot Puts on New Shoes to Go Offroad
Curated from spectrum.ieee.org - August 4th, 2020 by geraldinebc15

Swapping wheels for legs helps this robot handle challenging terrain

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Pepper the robot can politely suggest you wear a mask
Curated from www.engadget.com - August 4th, 2020 by geraldinebc15

Pepper the humanoid robot can now scan face to tell whether or not people are wearing masks.

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How Amazon robotics engineers continue to build tech from their garages
Curated from www.therobotreport.com - August 4th, 2020 by geraldinebc15

Work-from-home orders haven't kept Amazon engineers from continuing to develop innovative robotics systems, writes an executive.

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Use This AI To Find Your Next Engineering Gig
Curated from spectrum.ieee.org - August 3rd, 2020 by geraldinebc15

When the coronavirus layoffs started, tech recruiter Rocket turned its AI tools to the task of matching laid off tech professionals with new jobs

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New drone technology promises a 5-minute recharge
Curated from newatlas.com - August 3rd, 2020 by geraldinebc15

Most multicopter drones can only fly for about 30 minutes, after which their battery has to be recharged for one to two hours – this limits their practical use. According to Israeli company StoreDot, though, its FlashBattery tech delivers a full charge in just five minutes.

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US Army's conversational AI system to get soldiers and robots talking
Curated from newatlas.com - August 3rd, 2020 by geraldinebc15

The US Army is working on a soldier-robot interface that uses spoke dialogue to control joint tasks in real-time. The Joint Understanding and Dialogue Interface (JUDI) is designed to reduce training costs while improving soldier/robot teamwork.

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The gadgets and software that could help us return to the office
Curated from www.cnbc.com - August 3rd, 2020 by igor_X

Tech firms big and small have been developing everything from wearable devices to thermal imaging cameras to help businesses equip their office spaces for the future.

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Ocious Technology to provide Australia with autonomous boats to watch out for refugees at sea
Curated from roboticsandautomationnews.com - August 3rd, 2020 by igor_X

A startup company called Ocious Technology is to provide Australia with autonomous boats to watch out for refugees at sea.  The company was awarded $5.5 million a couple of months ago by the Austra…

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Origami principles can unlock the potential of tiny robots
Curated from www.slashgear.com - August 3rd, 2020 by igor_X

Researchers from the University of Michigan have demonstrated that the behavior rules underpinning the Japanese art of origami could expand tiny robots’ capabilities. The researchers say that…

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