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Robot dogs are taking over the US military
Who let the dogs out?
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Robots could do 39% of domestic chores within 10 years, experts say
Artificial intelligence (AI) may be coming after your job, but it might at least also be able to do your chores. According to new research, AI may be able to automate about 39 per cent of domestic work within 10 years. In the study, researchers asked 65 AI experts from the UK and Japan to predict how much automation could relieve us of the most common housework and care work tasks.
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Robots to do 39% of domestic chores by 2033, say experts
Researchers quizzed 65 AI experts on which tasks robots are likely to do in the near future.
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A skinny robot documents the forces eroding a massive Antarctic glacier
Scientists got their first up-close look at what's eating away part of Antarctica's Thwaites ice shelf, nicknamed the Doomsday Glacier because of its massive melt and sea rise potential, and it's both good and bad news.
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‘McDonald’s, I’m done’: Fast food chain’s new AI ordering system isn’t exactly going to plan according to bewildered TikTokers
Nine sweet teas. Two packs of butter. Four sides of ketchup. A caramel sundae. These are among the extra items baffled customers have had added to their orders as fast food chain McDonald’s continues to roll out its robot ordering system. The restaurant giant’s A.I. venture has been a long time in the making. In 2021, it announced a joint venture with IBM to “further accelerate the development of its Automated Order Taking (AOT) technology”.
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Robot Tutors Read Children's Emotions As They Learn
Around 1.5 million children in the U.S. have autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people communicate, learn and behave. While there is no known single cause or cure for ASD, research suggests that socially assistive robots (SAR) can help children with autism develop and retain new skills.
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TikTokers are roasting McDonald's hilarious drive-thru AI order fails — and it shows that robots won't take over restaurants any time soon
McDonald's drive-thru customers express frustration – and in some cases uncontrollable laughter – after failed run-ins with ordering bots.
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This tiny flying robot could work as an artificial pollinator
The decline of pollinators, particularly bees, is having a grave impact on agriculture and human health. Scientists estimate that 4.7% of the world’s total production of fruit, 3.2% of vegetables, and 4.7% nuts is now lost because of inadequate pollination. But there’s hope. Researchers at Tampere University in Finland have developed a robot that could serve as an artificial pollinator.
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Robots Getting Smarter; Plan To Enter Politics
Robotic IQ is apparently on the uptick. Now, we read, the accomplished mechanical wonders can drive, as long theres not too much to steer around, be watchful lifeguards, and mimic human behavior in video games. And how far a leap is it from video games to political shenanigans?
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Amazon layoffs hit amid an increase in robot automation: what to know
Amazon maintains that employees and robots will continue to collaborate within its warehouses, however, according to specialists in robotics, the business may eventually be able to rely on robots to carry out much of the jobs that it currently delegates to human workers.
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Feathered robotic wing paves way for flapping drones
Birds fly more efficiently by folding their wings during the upstroke, according to a recent study led by Lund University in Sweden. The results could mean that wing-folding is the next step in increasing the propulsive and aerodynamic efficiency of flapping drones.
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'Robotic surgery helped save my life after cancer diagnosis'
A Scottish woman has credited an innovative robotic surgery procedure for helping to save her life. Deborah Speirs from Tollcross in Glasgow was told she had stage three bowel cancer in March 2021. Instead of opting for traditional cancer surgery, she agreed to having a robot perform the operation, directed by a surgeon.
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Water pipe robots could stop billions of litres leaking
About 20% of our water supply is lost to leaks and scientists say miniature 'pipe robots' could help.
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McDonald's unveils first automated location, social media worried it will cut 'millions' of jobs
Some users worried the technology will end up cutting "millions" of jobs, but McDonald's argued the system helps restaurant crews focus on speed and accuracy in food prep.
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Hotels say goodbye to daily room cleanings and hello to robots as workers stay scarce
Nearly three years into the pandemic, travel has returned but hotel staff have not. Unable to find workers, hotel owners and managers are having to adapt to what they believe is the new normal.
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Humans vs. robots: The battle reaches a ‘turning point’
Warehouse robots at companies like Amazon and FedEx are finally able to pick and sort things with humanlike finesse.
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Robot guides needle into lungs more accurately than human doctors
A robot guided a flexible needle into the lungs of pigs, outperforming humans using straight needles
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Elon Musk Shows Off Monkey That Can Type With Brain Implant Instead of Typewriter
During a show and tell, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk showed off what his brain computer interface (BCI) startup Neuralink has been working on.
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List of all active robots on and around Mars
Mars has seen many missions over the years. But which are still ongoing? Here's a list of all active robots on Mars today.
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San Francisco police propose using robots capable of ‘deadly force’
City’s board of supervisors to consider proposal involving remote-controlled devices
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