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News & Articles By Edsel Cook
10/06/2019
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By Edsel Cook
The robots are coming (to take your jobs) – OECD warns that automation will affect millions of jobs within the next 20 years
The widespread adoption of automation will drastically change the nature of jobs within the lifetimes of many workers. While there will still be jobs 20 years into the future, they may bear little resemblance to the work today. The warning came from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). One of the largest international […]
09/29/2019
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By Edsel Cook
New “squishy robots” can help save lives and improve the effectiveness of emergency response
The next first responder on the scene of a natural disaster may be a robot. A newly developed rescue robot is designed to survive drops of 600 feet (183 m) and send data back to its operators. Each unit features a 3D arrangement of rods. By contracting and extending the length of the rods, the […]
09/22/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Simple yet surprisingly tricky: Japanese tech start-up tries to develop robots that can clean a room
Tidying up a messy space may be a dull chore for humans, but it is one of the few remaining jobs that they are still better at doing than machines. Well, until Japanese researchers succeeded in their quest to teach the task to robots through deep learning, that is. Children often whine about cleaning up […]
09/17/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Researchers discover that the spinal cord works with the brain to control complex motor functions
The spinal cord displays more capability than most people give it credit for. A new study reported that this structure directly controls complicated motor functions in the arm. The spinal cord runs down the length of the spine. It is a large and important part of the central nervous system. In humans, its neural circuits govern the pain reflex. In animals, the […]
08/26/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Self-driving tanks and attack drones: Russia claims they have a new killer robot army
In the newest piece from Russia, an ominous swarm of killer machines buzzes through the air and rumble over the land to the tune of rock music. In the video, the quadcopter drones and robotic tank aim their weapons at the target designated by the human scouts they accompany. The video came from the Advanced Research […]
08/25/2019
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By Edsel Cook
The Jetsons are here: Flying, driverless car takes its first test flight in Vienna
For the first time in Europe, a Chinese-designed flying taxi took to the skies over Vienna, Austria. Its developers claimed that the small test flight for the mega-drone represented a giant leap for urban mobility. The Ehang 216 self-flying taxi performed its maiden European flight at the Generali Arena in the Austrian capital. It flew in circles […]
08/20/2019
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By Edsel Cook
McDonald’s acquires machine-learning startup to develop personalized menus using A.I.
To boost flagging sales and compensate for reduced traffic at its stores, McDonald’s has turned to artificial intelligence. The icon of the American fast food industry acquired an Israeli tech startup and tasked it with developing A.I.-powered software that will create personalized menus for customers on the fly. McDonald’s announced its purchase of Dynamic Yield, […]
07/27/2019
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By Edsel Cook
New robot arms are “as flexible as an elephant’s trunk”
In Germany, researchers wove together shape-memory wires to create artificial muscles for a new class of robotic arms. The limbs displayed levels of flexibility and strength that mimicked the versatile trunk of an elephant. The soft robotic arms run on electricity instead of bulky hydraulic or pneumatic systems. The shape-memory alloy pulls double-duty as the […]
07/22/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Space race update: Toyota to build lunar rover for Japan
Toyota’s cars have conquered the terrain of five continents. The next vehicle to be designed by the Japanese automobile manufacturer might be a lunar rover destined for the moon. Company officials announced that the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) commissioned them to design a rover for a future lunar mission. The project is Toyota’s first […]
07/21/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Should you tip a robot? They will start delivering packages soon
It might not be long before robots take over the jobs of delivering packages to your home. FedEx announced its plan to field delivery robots that would climb stairs and make the expensive “last mile” package runs. The courier delivery service company wasn’t the only one testing drones, robots, and self-driving cars to bring products […]
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