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🧠 AI-powered ring translates sign language in real-time!
Researchers at Cornell University have created SpellRing, a tiny wearable device that uses micro-sonar and AI to track finger movements in American Sign Language (ASL). The ring, no bigger than a U.S. quarter, translates fingerspelled words with an impressive accuracy of up to 92%.
This breakthrough could revolutionize digital communication for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, making interactions with smartphones and computers smoother and more inclusive.
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A Two-Wheeled Robot from RAI Institute Performs Tricks Without Human Intervention
RAI Institute has unveiled the Ultra Mobile Vehicle (UMV)—a two-wheeled robot capable of performing bunny hops onto tables, making sharp stops, and maintaining balance entirely on its own. There’s no remote control involved—all tricks are executed using reinforcement learning.
According to Marc Raibert from RAI Institute, advanced and agile robots like this could one day take over dangerous jobs and assist people with disabilities.
https://www.techeblog.com/rai-insitute-ultra-mobile-vehicle-umv-wheeled-robot-stunts/
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Unitree G1 Gets Even More Agile and Dynamic
The Unitree G1 has received an update, making it even more agile and adaptable. It has now mastered running on rough terrain, showcasing its enhanced mobility and balance.
Interestingly, I think I might have figured out why its movements sometimes appear a bit unnatural. My guess is that there’s a gyroscope located in its center of mass, but that’s just a theory for now.
By the way, the Chinese New Year falls on January 29 this year. I have a feeling they’ll roll out even more updates in time for the celebrations. Let’s wait and see!
#Unitree #robots #science
This is actually a very interesting video. It might seem that someone is jamming an entire swarm of drones. Perhaps that’s the case, but on the other hand, we’re observing something like a ‘mass carpet attack.’ Just imagine what would happen if these drones were equipped with warheads!
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🤖 Robots by Figure are Revolutionizing BMW Assembly Lines
The robotics company Figure has unveiled their humanoid robots in action, training to assist with car assembly at BMW factories. These robots are now four times faster and seven times more precise than the early prototypes.
The plan is for these humanoids to start real work on BMW production lines as early as 2025.
#robots #science
💡 Turning off the lights with the power of thought.
The inventor from the channel Basically Homeless 3D-printed a helmet equipped with electrodes that detect brainwave activity.
The light switch was programmed to activate if alpha waves in the brain remain elevated for 9 seconds.
😁 Laziness truly drives progress!
Thats really cool @gadget 's that Russia has! awsome peace of equipment, 3 km per second!
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Next week might be the last for many of us. Reports indicate that President Biden has authorized the use of long-range missiles against Russia. Given the severity of the situation, a nuclear response seems like the only possible outcome.
Let us all hope for reason to prevail and for humanity to step back from the brink. Wishing everyone strength and luck in these uncertain times.
Stay safe.
Elon Musk: Rockets to Replace Airplanes?
Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, envisions a future where airplanes are replaced by spacecraft. Imagine traveling from New York to Shanghai in just 40 minutes, London to New York in 29 minutes, or New York to Sydney in 49 minutes.
This bold concept relies on the Starship rocket, capable of reaching speeds of 27,000 km/h. If realized, it could revolutionize long-distance travel, making the world more connected than ever before.
What do you think: Is this the future of transportation or just science fiction?
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🚀 Boston Dynamics Unveils Impressive New Demo of Atlas Robot
Boston Dynamics recently released a fascinating video showcasing its humanoid robot, Atlas. In the demo, Atlas autonomously moves engine covers from one container to another—no remote control, no cheats, just pure automation. This subtle dig at other robotics initiatives, like Elon Musk’s Optimus, underscores Boston Dynamics’ commitment to genuine autonomy.
The demo is impressive: Atlas maintains stable mobility, performs complex tasks with minimal errors, and shows a clear capacity for “intelligent” actions. If this isn’t cherry-picking but a real demonstration of Atlas’s consistent capabilities, it might just be the most advanced humanoid robot in the world right now.
#BostonDynamics #AtlasRobot #HumanoidRobots #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #Automation #AI
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Scientists at Zhejiang University have unveiled a groundbreaking facial mask that can transform the wearer’s appearance in real time. Designed to potentially deceive facial recognition systems, the mask is composed of multiple elastic layers with distinct functions.
• Dynamic Appearance Change: The outer layer utilizes built-in heating elements to change color, while the inner layers adjust facial proportions, offering a total of eight preset facial configurations.
• Transformation Speed: The complete metamorphosis takes roughly 100 seconds, providing a swift and effective disguise.
• Current Limitations and Future Directions: Although the prototype cannot yet mimic facial expressions, ongoing developments aim to refine the technology. Engineers plan to replace the current ammonia-based chemical activation with a safer, less toxic alternative.
• Broader Implications: Beyond espionage applications, this innovative technology holds promise for the development of lifelike humanoid robots, opening up exciting new avenues in robotics and dynamic material science.
For further details, you can read more in the original publication in Science Advances.
#robots #science
At this very moment, somewhere in the world, robots are being trained to replace athletes. Their training is based on datasets from Cristiano Ronaldo, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant. 🚀🤖 #FutureOfSports #AI
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Smart Waste-Sorting Robot Deployed in Hangzhou
In the innovative city of Qianjiang, Hangzhou, a cutting-edge waste-sorting robot has joined the effort to improve urban sustainability. Equipped with advanced technologies like visual learning, this autonomous robot can patrol the streets for up to 8 hours, efficiently carrying up to 35 kg of waste.
This development showcases how AI-driven solutions are revolutionizing urban waste management, contributing to cleaner and smarter cities.
The future of eco-friendly technology is here—making cities more sustainable, one step at a time!
#SmartCities #WasteManagement #Innovation
A neural network was tasked with generating the process of construction....
Great result :)))
Ultimately, the human-centric nature of modern AI technologies boils down to practical application like this.
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Aluminium honeycomb structures take their cue from nature’s perfect hexagonal geometry—lightweight but incredibly strong. By gluing thin aluminium sheets into a honeycomb core, engineers gain excellent crash absorption, corrosion resistance, and an unrivaled strength-to-weight ratio. You’ll find it in aircraft floors and car safety panels, as well as construction and marine applications. It’s a perfect example of how a simple yet ingenious natural design can transform modern engineering.
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Google’s quantum chip, Willow, solved in just 5 minutes a problem that would have taken the most powerful supercomputer 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 years.
To put it in perspective, that’s longer than the age of the universe itself.
What makes Willow truly groundbreaking is its ability to reduce errors as it scales—a feat that took 30 years of research to achieve. The chip also boasts a record-breaking 105 qubits, setting a new standard in quantum computing.
But that’s not all. Willow will also be used to train neural networks, pushing the boundaries of AI even further. The entire tech industry is in awe, and IT giants, including OpenAI, are congratulating Google on this monumental achievement.
The future is here. And it’s quantum.
#science #quantum
Biomimetic Robots: The Future Is Here, Straight Out of “Westworld”
Meet Clone Alpha, the world’s first humanoid robot with biomimetic architecture. Equipped with synthetic organs and artificial muscles powered by water, this innovation brings us a step closer to the sci-fi visions of “Westworld.”
🔬 What is Biomimetic Architecture?
The term “biomimetic” refers to mimicking human biological systems. Here’s what makes Clone Alpha revolutionary:
• Artificial Muscles (Myofibers): These water-powered muscles contract by up to 30% in less than 50 milliseconds, generating a kilogram of force from just 3 grams of material.
• Polymer Skeleton: Mimicking the human body with 206 bone-like components, connected by joints and ligaments, all supported by a hydraulic vascular system driven by a compact 0.5-kilowatt pump.
• Cybernetic Nervous System: Using “Cybernet” technology, Clone Alpha features a visual-motor system with four depth cameras for precise environmental tracking.
These features enable unmatched speed, precision, and agility, making the android’s movements indistinguishable from those of humans.
🛠️ Behind the Scenes
While Clone Alpha remains classified and has not yet been unveiled to the public, some details have been leaked:
• The biomimetic hand has been showcased, demonstrating dexterity by lifting a 7-kilogram dumbbell with ease (Watch the demo here).
• Orders are already being taken for the first 300 units, set to be delivered in early 2025. Pricing details remain speculative.
Why It Matters
A year ago, the idea of androids with such biomimetic architecture seemed like Hollywood fiction. Today, it’s on the brink of becoming reality. If Clone Alpha lives up to its promises, we could see projects akin to “Westworld” emerging as early as 2025.
Want to explore more? Check out Clone Robotics’ official pages:
• Clone Robotics Hand
• Clone Robotics Android
The countdown to the android revolution has begun! 🦾
#science #robotics
Thats really cool @gadget 's that Russia has! awsome peace of equipment, 3 km per second!
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AI-Powered Headphones Create a “Sound Bubble” Around Users
Researchers from the University of Washington have unveiled innovative AI-enabled headphones that filter ambient noise, creating a “sound bubble” to shield users from unwanted sounds. The device employs six microphones and a neural network to amplify nearby sounds while suppressing distant ones within a range of up to 2 meters. This technology allows users to focus on conversations even in noisy environments, such as restaurants or parties. The team is now working on integrating this breakthrough into smaller devices, including hearing aids.
#science #tech
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How Did the Term “Bug” Originate in Programming?
In 1947, operators of one of the earliest computers, the Mark II at Harvard University, encountered an unexpected issue: a moth had become trapped in one of the machine’s relays, causing it to malfunction.
The operators removed the insect and taped it into the technical logbook, noting that a “bug” (referring to the moth) had been found. From that point on, the term “bug” became synonymous with errors or glitches in programs and systems, firmly embedding itself in the language of computer science.
#ProgrammingHistory #ComputerScience #TechTrivia #SoftwareDevelopment #MarkII #BugOrigin
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