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10/16/2020
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By Franz Walker
Coronavirus threatening jobs as hospitality industry turns to automation
Jobs in the hospitality industry will be the hardest hit as businesses increasingly turn to automation in the face of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The prediction came from a study by the Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA). Researchers from the London-based think tank found that the ongoing pandemic is increasing the demand […]
09/23/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Researchers develop algorithm that will allow robots to work together with humans … or hunt us like prey
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology developed a novel algorithm that allows robots to better predict where humans are headed. This tool can pave the way for robots working in a structured work setting, such as in factories. Improved algorithm boosts performance The researchers collaborated with automobile manufacturer BMW to test ways in which humans […]
09/11/2020
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By Franz Walker
Startup announces plans to use bike lanes for delivery robots to move cargo
Bicycle riders may soon find themselves sharing bike lanes with autonomous delivery robots. Robotic delivery startup Refraction AI recently revealed plans for a lightweight delivery robot that can use bicycle lanes. The company, a brainchild of University of Michigan professors Ram Vasudevan and Matthew Johnson-Roberson, is pitching its five-foot-tall REV-1 as a lightweight, low-cost, autonomous delivery robot that […]
03/07/2020
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By Franz Walker
The rise of the AI “boss” – who can track productivity and even FIRE you
As technology marches forward, more and more ways are being found to use automation to replace human labor. Now, it seems that even supervisors and managers aren’t safe. A Boston-based company has developed an AI that can eventually replace the need for office managers. Developed by a company called Cogito, the AI is designed to micro-manage call center workers. […]
11/26/2019
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By Edsel Cook
UK troops will soon have palm-sized drones for monitoring enemies on the battlefield
The British Army is getting additional electronic eyes in the sky in the form of drones that fit in the palm of a soldier’s hand. Hundreds of the “Black Hornet” surveillance drones will eventually replace human troops in the dangerous roles of surveillance and reconnaissance on the battlefield. Developed by the UK Ministry of Defense (MOD), […]
11/15/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Thought-controlled weapons: DARPA funds 6 organizations in a bid to develop BRAIN-MACHINE interfaces for soldiers
One of the last things anyone should want is a machine-brain interface, even if it is a non-invasive type that doesn’t require brain surgery. However, the US military recently announced that it was throwing money at half a dozen organizations to come up with a system that lets its user control equipment with a thought. […]
10/13/2019
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By Edsel Cook
It’s about to get A LOT noisier: Commercial drone delivery won’t just bring packages, but also incessant buzzing
The sky will soon get more crowded and much noisier. Companies like Alphabet and Amazon are getting ready to launch their drone delivery services into the air, leading to a spike in noise pollution. If you thought small toy drones grated on the ear, commercial models make the recreational units seem quiet in comparison. The […]
10/08/2019
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By Cassie B.
Machines CAN’T love you back: Experts warn against the dangers of being attached to life-like robots
Advances in robotics mean that robots can now make quick work of many of the tasks that humans have struggled with, but that doesn’t mean that everyone is embracing these machines. In fact, many robot makers have given their creations some very human-like traits in an effort to make them more widely accepted. However, experts […]
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 […]
10/02/2019
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By News Editors
Boeing max murder! Expert shows AI override proves when ‘humans’ lose control: computers kill
When we don’t learn from tragedy we tread on the all the lives lost due to a senseless decision to allow a Computer to rule over a Human. The story of two crashed Boeing 737 Max aircraft are the perfect real world examples of how when humans lose control, computers kill. We are going to review and […]
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