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Watch: Google-brained humanoid robot masters delicate moves, folds bags, seals snacks
Google DeepMind has unveiled two AI models, Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics-ER, designed to enhance robot control. Gemini Robotics features “vision-language-action” (VLA) capabilities, enabling it ...
Google introduces new AI models for rapidly growing robotics industry
Alphabet's Google launched two new AI models tailored for robotics applications on Wednesday based on its Gemini 2.0 model, ...
Google’s new robot AI can fold delicate origami, close zipper bags without damage
It's worth noting that even though hardware for robot platforms appears to be advancing at a steady pace (well, maybe not always ), creating a capable AI model that can pilot these robots autonomously ...
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How a tiny village became India's YouTube capital
In Tulsi, a village in central India, social media has sparked an economic and social revolution. It's a microcosm of YouTube's effect on the world. As villagers head into the fields of Tulsi, a ...
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Intuitive Machines' private Athena probe lands near lunar south pole — but it may have tipped over
Grace isn't the only robot that caught a ride to the lunar surface on Athena. The lander is also carrying a small rover ...
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Is this cyber bullying? Viral video of tiny robot puking has internet in splits. Reactions steal the show, 'Skynet will have its revenge'
A viral video posted by 9GAG shows a small humanoid robot being shaken and 'vomiting,' sparking laughter and dark humor about AI ethics and the fear of machine rebellion. With the caption 'Skynet will ...
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Researchers develop tiny robot weighing less than a paper clip, and it could change farming forever: 'The experiment was extremely nerve-racking'
In 2013, Harvard researchers tested the first robotic insect, showing the capabilities of controlled flight for something so small. Now, MIT's new robot bee is a refined version that puts us closer to ...
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Harvard’s insect-inspired spring robot jumps 23 times its length for faster rescue
Harvard researchers have developed a small, agile robot capable of walking and jumping, inspired by hopping hexapods like springtails. The innovation showcases microrobots that can navigate tight ...
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Tiny robot drone rides ocean currents to power itself, saves 80% energy in test
In tests, CARL navigated a 1.5 m deep, 5 m long tank by riding vortex rings generated by a wall-mounted thruster, using just one-fifth of the energy required by conventional robot ...
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Formic democratizing rental robotics amid industry growth concerns
Chicago-based robotics solutions company Formic has established itself as a niche provider of automation for smaller businesses with its robots-as-a-service rental program.
MIT Technology Review15d
Welcome to robot city
The small Danish city of Odense has become known for collaborative robots. Tourists to Odense ... is able to offer plenty of flying time. The airport is one of the few that allow drones to ...
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Parks and Rec tiny robots should be given a department hat
During Rifle city council’s regular meeting on Feb. 19, city staff asked the council to submit a mini-grant application to the Garfield County Federal Mineral Lease District for the purchase of a tiny ...