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TopX model generates motion for unseen skeletons from text
Researchers have developed TopX, a novel transformer model capable of generating motion for unseen skeletons based solely on text descriptions. This 73M-parameter model utilizes a flow-matching approach and a unique att…
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UniMate model animates diverse skeletons using unified diffusion transformer
Researchers have developed UniMate, a novel unified foundation model capable of generating articulated motion for diverse skeletons based on text prompts and rigged 3D assets. Unlike previous methods that require per-sk…
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DIY enthusiasts build humanoid robot with air muscles
In 1987, photographer Richard Greenhill initiated a DIY project to build a life-size humanoid robot named Shadow Walker, using pneumatic air muscles instead of motors for movement. He gathered a group of enthusiasts who…
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JFK's 1960s automation playbook offers lessons for AI job displacement
A 1962 piece of legislation, the Manpower Development and Training Act, aimed to retrain workers displaced by automation during the "Cybernation Revolution." This historical parallel is drawn to address current anxietie…