News & Articles By David Williams
06/05/2018
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By David Williams
Robotic submarine planned for exploring the seas of Titan
The world used to wonder about what goes on in the moon, particularly before the time when it was explored by scientists and astronauts – and various space probes, too. These days, there’s plenty of information available about it, online or otherwise. So anyone who wants to know more about it can simply look it […]
06/01/2018
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By David Williams
Bipedal robot with jet-powered feet able to cross wide gaps, signals the development of more human-like AI
There are many different types of autonomous robots in use all over the world today. However, although they tend to use a wide variety of designs, few of them can be considered bipedal, as walking on two feet is simply far too difficult a skill for robots. But there may be hope that this will […]
05/25/2018
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By David Williams
Robot avatars that can see, hear, touch, and interact with people to be developed by 2021
Do you have any idea what robots of the future will look like? There surely is plenty of interest in this particular subject. However, it’s a bit difficult to predict what exactly lies ahead for robots, specifically those that are worthy of being deemed “humanoid” or perhaps human-like. Regardless, it’s quite clear that so-called robot […]
05/21/2018
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By David Williams
Meet Honeybot, a small robot that will protect factories from cyberterrorists
Now that the world has entered the age of IoT (Internet of Things), many kinds of traditionally offline devices have begun to go online. Seemingly normal and sometimes non-electronic devices are being turned into “smart” gadgets nowadays, and that exposes them to dangerous attacks from unscrupulous individuals. Is there anything that can be done to […]
05/11/2018
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By David Williams
Now they can hold you: Researchers develop robot arms with artificial muscles that can tense and relax like real muscles do
One of the things that would mark the beginning of a new era for robots is the development of a highly effective way for them to have a better grip on things. After all, the fact that humans have opposable thumbs – which gave us the ability to hold onto things in ways that animals can’t […]
05/10/2018
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By David Williams
Robots and humans working harmoniously together? FedEx executives say that automation will not affect employment
Could it be possible to have robots in the workplace that don’t affect the jobs of actual humans that are also in it? Delivery services company FedEx seems to think so, and now it’s about to go all-out on this particular idea. This is based on information contained in an official announcement, as well as some […]
05/09/2018
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By David Williams
Russian robot put to working hiring humans
How would you feel if, after applying for a job, you learned that the recruiter who will be interviewing you is a robot? Would you feel comfortable with interacting with a bot for a job that you’d like to get hired for? One Russian startup has made such a robot possible, and in fact, it […]
05/07/2018
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By David Williams
DARPA developing neural interface technology to connect soldiers to advanced military systems and weapons wirelessly
Ever wonder what the U.S. military’s own researchers are working on at the moment? Online reports indicate that one of their latest projects involves the use of neural interfaces, specifically non-invasive ones that would allow soldiers to connect with computers and other electronic systems both digitally and wirelessly. This information is based on a pre-solicitation […]
04/27/2018
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By David Williams
Researchers create robot fish that can swim right next to real ones in coral reefs
There are plenty of unexplored areas in Earth’s seas and oceans, and scientists are always looking for ways to observe these places better in the name of science. Now a team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have reportedly developed a soft robot fish that could make it easier to do just […]
04/25/2018
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By David Williams
Manufacturing jobs in the U.S. – or anywhere else – most likely gone for good, say researchers
Will the high rate of manufacturing jobs ever return to the U.S. or other first-world countries? According to new research, as hopeful as this is, it’s highly unlikely. And it’s not just because of the impending robot takeover that’s poised to rid Americans of jobs wholesale. Indeed, the research suggests that it’s down to a number […]
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