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Research Findings Could Contribute to Designs for Water-Skimming Robots

Water striders' ability to walk and jump on the surfaces of ponds and lakes has long amazed curious observers -- and inspired robot designers who want to mimic the bugs' talent. Now, scientists have measured for the first time key parameters that allow them to walk on water -- by studying their leg shadows.

20 Oct 2016

Strategic Messaging Can Help Build Trust for Effective Human-Robot Communication

Strategic messaging that precedes human-robot interaction can help build the trust needed for effective human-robot communication and positive interaction outcomes, according to a study published in Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.

20 Oct 2016

Anki's Cozmo Robot Marks New Era for Consumer Robotics

Anki, the consumer robotics and artificial intelligence (A.I.) company, today announced that it has launched Cozmo - one of the most sophisticated consumer robots available.

18 Oct 2016

Drones/sUAS to Assist Residential, Commercial Property Damage Inspection Caused by Hurricane Matthew

A group of claim professionals have been deployed by the Travelers Companies, Inc. to use drones or small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) that can help to inspect commercial and residential property damages caused by the Hurricane Matthew.

17 Oct 2016

President Obama Selects MIT Media Lab Director Joi Ito to Discuss Future of Artificial Intelligence

When President Barack Obama agreed to guest-edit the November issue of WIRED, he selected MIT Media Lab Director Joi Ito for an exchange of ideas about artificial intelligence (AI).

17 Oct 2016

REC Foundation, VEX Robotics Launch Girl Powered Initiative to Engage Young Women in STEM Through Competitive Robotics

The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation and VEX Robotics, Inc. teamed up to launch Girl Powered, a joint initiative to engage more young women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through competitive robotics.

12 Oct 2016

Roboming Fellow: A Personal Robot for Companionship, Home Security

Roboming Fellow is a groundbreaking interactive personal robot assistant for companionship, home security, and convenience produced by Streamind Co. Ltd.

12 Oct 2016

New Partnership on AI Aims to Address Opportunities, Challenges with AI Technologies

Amazon, DeepMind/Google, Facebook, IBM, and Microsoft today announced that they will create a non-profit organization that will work to advance public understanding of artificial intelligence technologies (AI) and formulate best practices on the challenges and opportunities within the field.

29 Sep 2016

RAVN Systems Releases New ACE Powered Robot to Automate LPP Review

RAVN Systems, leading experts in Artificial Intelligence, Search and Knowledge Management solutions, announced today the launch of a RAVN ACE powered Robot for LPP (Legal Professional Privilege) review, allowing clients to automate the review of determining if material is subject to LPP.

28 Sep 2016

Millennial Self-Directed Investors Turn to Robo-Advisors for Guidance

As many current self-directed investors show a strong interest in receiving more guidance from their firms, robo-advisors may provide a viable, low-cost alternative to going it alone or working with a traditional full-service advisor, according to the J.D. Power 2016 Canadian Self-Directed Investor Satisfaction Study,SM released today.

27 Sep 2016