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Artificial Intelligence Method Predicts Judicial Decisions of ECtHR

The judicial decisions of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) have been predicted to 79% accuracy using an artificial intelligence (AI) method developed by researchers in UCL, the University of Sheffield and the University of Pennsylvania.

25 Oct 2016

The Franklin Institute to Engage Audiences with Launch of Multi-tiered Virtual Reality Initiative of Museums Worldwide

The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia is transforming the way museums use digital technology to engage audiences with the launch of the most comprehensive, multi-tiered virtual reality initiative of museums worldwide.

24 Oct 2016

Researchers Finding Ways to Improve Reliability in Artificial Intelligence Systems

Computers that learn for themselves are with us now. As they become more common in ‘high-stakes’ applications like robotic surgery, terrorism detection and driverless cars, researchers ask what can be done to make sure we can trust them.

21 Oct 2016

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

Consumer Robotics News

Artificial Intelligence Method Predicts Judicial Decisions of ECtHR

The Franklin Institute to Engage Audiences with Launch of Multi-tiered Virtual Reality Initiative of Museums Worldwide

Researchers Finding Ways to Improve Reliability in Artificial Intelligence Systems

Research Findings Could Contribute to Designs for Water-Skimming Robots

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

Anki's Cozmo Robot Marks New Era for Consumer Robotics

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

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

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

Roboming Fellow: A Personal Robot for Companionship, Home Security

NASA’s Perseverance Captures Rare Dust Devil Collision on Mars

RoboBee Achieves Controlled Landing with New Leg Design and Controller

Flexible, Magnetic Soft Robot Navigates, Senses, and Communicates Wirelessly

AI Helps Scientists Detect Avocado Oil Adulteration—No Prior Data Needed

What This Drone Detected Over Greenland Has Climate Scientists Rethinking Everything

What Makes a Drone Military-Grade?

A Look Inside NASA’s Curiosity Rover

Autonomous Agriculture: The Tech Sector’s Next Big Bet in Sustainability

Thought Leaders

Robot Chef: The Future of Automated Meal Preparation

Tiny Robotic Crab: The Smallest-Ever Remote-Controlled Walking Robot

Resurrecting Ancient Cephalopods with Robots