Robots

Industries

Humanoid Robots Run, Dance, and Work the Factory Floor

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A half dozen humanoid robots completed a half marathon in Beijing, though their prowess still trails human runners by a considerable amount.

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CIO Upside

Why Factory Floors Are the Best Place to Start with AI Robots

“The problem is bounded,” one expert said.

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Google Patent Highlights Ambitions For AI-Powered Robotics

Safety risks remain an issue in robot-human collaboration.

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Big Tech

Amazon is Doubling Down on Robots Everywhere it Can

Amazon is planning to offset the massive costs of AI infrastructure by employing more and more robotics in its warehouse facilities.

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What is the Point of a Humanoid Robot?

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While these machines provide the “awe factor,” they may serve little purpose for enterprises, one expert said.

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Patent Drop

Intel ‘Cobots’ Patent Highlights Growing AI Robotics Market

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Intel wants to make AI robots more collaborative and scalable. But it faces steep competition.

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Patent Drop

Intel’s IP ‘Land Grab’ Highlights Lagging in Robotics, AI Market

Intel is “playing catch-up” in robotics – and AI as a whole, one expert said.

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Patent Drop

Disney Patent Brings AI-Free Robotics to Entertainment, Animation

The simplicity of this method makes it applicable to “almost any type of robot.”

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Patent Drop

Google Patent Could Help Robots Have Better Memories

Google’s patent to give robots a long-term memory could signal the next frontier in AI-based robotics.

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Patent Drop

Google Patent Seeks To Make Robots More Observant

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Google wants its robots to pay closer attention to the people around them.

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Big Tech

DeepMind Patent Adds to Robotic AI Ambitions

A patent from DeepMind may aim to help AI-powered robots improve their reflexes

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Technology

Humanoid Robots Have Arrived

Humanoid robots are taking their first tentative steps into the real-world workforce. But will they pass their probation period?

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