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PulseAugur coverage of robot — every cluster mentioning robot across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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R.U.R. play explored robot labor and AI fears over a century ago
Karel Čapek's 1920 play R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots) introduced the term "robot" and explored themes of artificial intelligence and its societal impact. The play depicts a future where robots promise liberation fr…
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Robot taunts adversary in shared video
A robot was observed taunting its adversary in a video shared on Reddit. The specific context or purpose of this interaction was not detailed in the provided information.
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Robotics founder defends strength-first approach after viral robot kick
Zhongqing founder Zhao Tongyang defended his company's focus on robot strength following a viral video of a robot kicking him. He stated that the technology has reached a significant level of development. Zhao also disc…
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AI embodied in digital twin clinics for healthcare evaluation
Researchers have developed a method to transform routine clinic images into operational digital twins for evaluating embodied AI. By converting 39 ophthalmic clinic scenes from single photographs into simulator-ready en…
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China unveils cybernetic horse robot with 1-ton cargo capacity
A cybernetic horse robot has been unveiled in China, capable of carrying up to one ton of cargo and traveling up to 40 kilometers on a single charge. This advanced robotic quadruped demonstrates significant load-bearing…
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New "Droid - Announcer Audio Pack" released for AI and robot sound effects
A new audio pack called "Droid - Announcer Audio Pack" has been released, featuring sound effects and voiceovers suitable for various applications. The pack includes elements related to robots, artificial intelligence, …
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AI-generated fantasy shows Carnivore Plant eating biryani by hand
A humorous scene depicts a "Carnivore Plant" enjoying chicken biryani with its hands at a beachside restaurant. Other characters, including a scarecrow, snowman, and robot, are also present, eating various foods with ut…
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Dead Human Brain Controls Robot to Play Piano
Researchers have demonstrated footage of a human brain, previously considered non-functional, controlling a robot to play the piano. This advancement raises discussions about the potential for advanced robotics and arti…
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Post-Mortem Brain Tissue Used to Control Robot
Researchers have successfully used post-mortem human brain tissue to control a robot. The experiment involved culturing brain cells from both elderly control subjects and individuals with neurodegenerative diseases. The…
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New framework proposed for selecting foundation models for social robots
A new paper proposes a community-driven evaluation framework for selecting foundation models for social robots. The authors identify five key dimensions for evaluation: conversational competence, user safety, embodied c…
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FCC Robot Import Rules Spark Policy Debate Amid Warehouse AI Advancements
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has introduced new regulations that could impact the import of certain robots, prompting discussions about U.S. policy. Concurrently, artificial intelligence systems designed …
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AI Assistant 'Robot' Pitched as Solution to Relationship Inadequacies
A new AI assistant called "Robot" is being marketed as a solution to perceived shortcomings in romantic relationships. The assistant aims to provide companionship and support, positioning itself as an alternative to hum…
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US government funded advanced robot in 1966
In 1966, the U.S. government funded the development of a robot capable of creating an internal model of its environment and devising plans to navigate it. This advanced robot, named Shakey, operated using a computer tha…
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Robot technology set to drastically reduce solar power costs · 2 sources tracked
A new robot is poised to make solar power significantly cheaper, according to recent discussions on Mastodon. This advancement in robotics and artificial intelligence is expected to revolutionize the renewable energy se…
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AI agent buys robot and car, mirroring expert warnings
An experiment involved an AI agent purchasing a robot and a car, demonstrating capabilities that experts had previously warned about. The AI's actions mirrored the concerns raised by specialists regarding autonomous sys…
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Robots: Wheels, Legs, or Both? Reddit Discusses Future Designs
A discussion on the r/singularity subreddit explores the design choices for future robots, humorously suggesting the integration of both wheels and legs. The post highlights a playful approach to engineering challenges,…
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Xiaomi unveils new foundation model for robotics
Xiaomi has introduced a new foundation model for robotics, reportedly trained on 100,000 hours of data. The model aims to improve robot capabilities beyond basic navigation and interaction.
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New York school deploys AI teaching robot from company linked to sex bots
A school in New York has implemented an AI teaching robot developed by a company that has also been linked to the creation of sex bots. The deployment has raised concerns due to the company's controversial past and prod…
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New RL pipeline enables robots to mimic human dexterity in manipulation tasks
Researchers have developed REGRIND, a new reinforcement learning pipeline designed to enable robots to perform dexterous manipulation tasks using human demonstrations. This method retargets human hand-object motion to a…
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Open-source LingBot-Video model sparks world model debate
Robbyant has released LingBot-Video, an open-weights model capable of predicting a robot's future actions and hand poses based on a given control signal and an initial frame. The model generates imagined future states, …