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Generating Synthetic Objects to Train Robots

Before he joined the University of Texas at Arlington as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and founded the Robotic Vision Laboratory there, William Beksi interned at iRobot, the world's largest producer of consumer robots (mainly through its Roomba robotic vacuum).

20 Jan 2021

New Secure Online Location to Purchase “Temi Robot” in Canada

Robots North, a reseller of “temi robot” products and services in Canada, is excited to announce the launch of our new secure online location.

15 Jan 2021

"Robot Theory of Mind" Could Help Robots Get Along with Other Robots and Humans

Like a longtime couple who can predict each other's every move, a Columbia Engineering robot has learned to predict its partner robot's future actions and goals based on just a few initial video frames.

12 Jan 2021

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