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Wearable robot brace is approved for adolescents
Curated from www.zdnet.com - November 23rd, 2018 by RobotShop

Healthcare robots have been on the cusp of mainstream reality for a few years, but most applications target adults. One company is trying a different demo.

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A robot parking app will hold your spot this Black Friday - 
Curated from www.axios.com - November 22nd, 2018 by RobotShop

You won't have to tip the valet, either.

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Solving real-time robot motion control challenges
Curated from www.therobotreport.com - November 22nd, 2018 by RobotShop

The challenge in robot motion control is the joints are controlled while the end effector does the work, and the relationship between the two is complex.

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How to Teach Artificial Intelligence Some Common Sense
Curated from www.wired.com - November 22nd, 2018 by RobotShop

We’ve spent years teaching neural nets to think like human brains. They’re crazy-smart, but what if we’ve been doing it all wrong?

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Maryland Test Confirms Drones Can Safely Deliver Human Organs - IEEE Spectrum
Curated from spectrum.ieee.org - November 22nd, 2018 by RobotShop

A kidney was flown thousands of meters by a drone without incurring any damage

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The SpiNNaker Supercomputer, Modeled After the Human Brain, Is Up and Running
Curated from singularityhub.com - November 21st, 2018 by RobotShop

The SpiNNaker machine attempts to replicate the human brain using a model called Address Event Representation. Timing is key.

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IAM Robotics raises $20M for Swift logistics robot
Curated from www.therobotreport.com - November 21st, 2018 by RobotShop

IAM Robotics, a Pittsburgh-based startup, raised $20 million to expand the deployment of its Swift mobile picking robot for logistics applications.

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The New York Times taps Google's AI to find stories in old photos
Curated from www.engadget.com - November 20th, 2018 by RobotShop

The New York Times has somewhere in the realm of five to seven million physical photos in its enormous archive, many of which date back more than a century

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Robots Finally Learning to Clean the Bathroom - IEEE Spectrum
Curated from spectrum.ieee.org - November 20th, 2018 by RobotShop

Team Homer teaches TIAGo to autonomously clean a toilet, and it's about time

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Google is closing its Schaft robotics unit after failing to find a buyer
Curated from techcrunch.com - November 20th, 2018 by RobotShop

Sad news for anyone into giant robots: Google parent Alphabet is closing down Schaft, its secretive unit that develops bipedal robots aimed at helping out in disaster efforts and generally looking badass. The news was first reported by Nikkei, but Alphabet confirmed to TechCrunch that the business …

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Japanese fear a robot-driven future - 
Curated from www.axios.com - November 20th, 2018 by RobotShop

The consensus: they're coming for our jobs

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You've Come a Long Way, Disembodied Robot Baby
Curated from gizmodo.com - November 19th, 2018 by RobotShop

Over the last seven years, Affetto, a “child-type android” created by researchers at the University of Osaka, has become far more lifelike.

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Ford teaming up with Walmart and Postmates on robot deliveries
Curated from www.theverge.com - November 19th, 2018 by RobotShop

Ford is joining forces with Walmart and Instacart to create a grocery delivery service using self-driving vehicles in Miami, the companies announced Wednesday.

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Google Cloud Robotics Platform coming to developers in 2019
Curated from www.therobotreport.com - November 19th, 2018 by RobotShop

The Google Cloud Robotics Platform uses AI, robotics, and the cloud to enable "an open ecosystem of automation solutions." It is set to launch in 2019.

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The Amazing Ways Toyota Is Using Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Robots
Curated from www.forbes.com - November 19th, 2018 by RobotShop

Toyota is preparing for the 4th industrial revolution with investments in AI, big data and robots. They are enhancing AI technology to power autonomous vehicles, create better connection between humans and machines, provide solutions that enhance the life and work of humans and more.

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'Quantum Accelerometer' Tracks Location Without GPS
Curated from www.extremetech.com - November 16th, 2018 by RobotShop

Imperial College London and engineering firm M Squared have developed a new "quantum accelerometer" that can provide precise locations without any external system.

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The one-armed robot bricklayer has just built its first house -- in 3 days | Business Insider
Curated from www.businessinsider.com.au - November 16th, 2018 by RobotShop

Robotic technology company FBR Limited says the Hadrian X, the commercial version of its robot, built a 180 square metre, three-bedroom, two-bathroom home in less than the targeted three days.

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Teaching robots body language offers common ground for humans and machines
Curated from www.theverge.com - November 16th, 2018 by RobotShop

Artist and coder Madeline Gannon wants to explore new ways for humans and robots to relate to one another. In her latest piece, Manus, installed at the World Economic Forum, she marshaled 10 industrial robot arms into a pack that would react to passersby.

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Industrial Robotics Market Is Expected to Grow from US$ 16,847.6 Million in 2017 To US$ 48,166.9 Million by 2025 at a CAGR of 14.2% By 2025
Curated from www.roboticstomorrow.com - November 16th, 2018 by RobotShop

Continuous technological advancements is expected to fuel the demand of industrial robotics market in near future

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Hover 2 foldable drone can look for obstacles as it flies itself
Curated from www.engadget.com - November 15th, 2018 by RobotShop

The Hover Camera Passport foldable drone made quite the impression when it first launched a little over two years ago, and then it received a major update i

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10 Wearable Projects To Inspire and Amuse | Make:
Curated from makezine.com - November 15th, 2018 by RobotShop

With a bit of ingenuity, you can make anything into a wearable.

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Arduino Mega controls this amazing water organ
Curated from blog.arduino.cc - November 15th, 2018 by RobotShop

Earlier this year, artist Niklas Roy was invited to participate in the Drehmoment art festival that takes place in the south-west of Germany. The “catch” to this festival is that each artist was invited to team up with a local company to take advantage of their products and resources. Of these was c

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Will a Robot Take Your Job?
Curated from www.visualcapitalist.com - November 15th, 2018 by RobotShop

Is your job going the way of the robots? The Future of Jobs Report estimates the changes robotics will bring to the workplace over the next few years.

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Britain funds research into drones that decide who they kill, says report
Curated from www.theguardian.com - November 14th, 2018 by RobotShop

Investigation reveals that technology for autonomous lethal weapons with artificial intelligence is being funded by MoD

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