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Raspberry Pi-Powered Robotics Kit Launched at First-Ever Virtual Edition of CES

Already billed as one of the "coolest" new computer devices of last year by Microsoft's Jeff Teper, the pi-top [4] Robotics Kit will be officially launched on Monday at the first-ever virtual edition of CES.

12 Jan 2021

UGA Scientists Design New Soft Robotic Gripper

Scientists often look to nature for cues when designing robots - some robots mimic human hands while others simulate the actions of octopus arms or inchworms.

16 Dec 2020

Children Around the World Talk to First Fully Artificially Intelligent Santa Claus for Free

The COVID-19 Pandemic was going to prevent many children from speaking with Santa Claus this year. But, AI startup StoryFile had other plans – Christmas would not be cancelled.

14 Dec 2020

Scientists Design 3D-Printed Sensitive Fingers for Soft Robots

Although robotics has reshaped and even redefined many industrial sectors, there still exists a gap between machines and humans in fields such as health and elderly care.

11 Dec 2020

Study Shows Robot Vacuum Cleaners Could Eavesdrop on Private Discussions

When a robot vacuum cleaner performs its task around a house, it is also likely to pick up private discussions along with the household dirt and dust.

8 Dec 2020

Aurora Mobile Enters into Partnership with Ecovacs Robotics to Improve Smart Home Solutions

Aurora Mobile Limited (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”), a leading mobile developer service provider in China, today announced that it has entered into a partnership agreement with Ecovacs Robotics Co., Ltd. (“Ecovacs Robotics”), a leader in smart home robotics.

3 Dec 2020

Human Intelligence Sought to Drive Future of AI in NSW

The NSW Government is searching for the brightest minds to take part in the newly established Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisory Committee and provide ongoing strategic advice on the use of AI.

26 Nov 2020

USC Researchers Design a System that Allows Robots to Learn Complicated Tasks

Imagine if robots could learn from watching demonstrations: you could show a domestic robot how to do routine chores or set a dinner table. In the workplace, you could train robots like new employees, showing them how to perform many duties. On the road, your self-driving car could learn how to drive safely by watching you drive around your neighborhood.

20 Nov 2020

Allterco Robotics and Jorvo Partner to Simplify the Automation of Smart Homes

Allterco Robotics US and its flagship line of Shelly smart home products, today announced a new partnership with Jorvo, a leading installer of smart home products.

19 Nov 2020

AMP Robotics Partners With Waste Connections To Deploy AI-Guided Recycling Robots

AMP Robotics Corp. (“AMP”), a pioneer in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics used to recover recyclables reclaimed as raw materials for the global supply chain, has signed a long-term agreement with Waste Connections, Inc. (“Waste Connections”, NYSE: WCN) to deploy 24 AI-guided robotics systems. The deal is AMP’s largest to date; Waste Connections plans to deploy the systems on container, fiber, and residue lines across numerous materials recovery facilities.

18 Nov 2020