Tag: robotics

Facebook is training robot assistants to hear as well as see

In June 2019, Facebook’s AI lab, FAIR, released AI Habitat, a new simulation platform for training AI agents. It allowed agents to explore various realistic virtual environments, like a furnished apartment or cubicle-filled office. Read full Article

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Robots on the run

Young animals gallop across fields, climb trees and immediately find their feet with enviable grace after they fall1. Read full Article

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Do You Take This Robot …

When Akihiko Kondo, a 35-year-old school administrator in Tokyo, strolled down the aisle in a white tuxedo in November, his mother was not among the 40 well-wishers in attendance. For her, he said, “it was not something to celebrate.” You might see why. Read full Article

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Five new jobs for humans if robots take over the world

By now you’ve probably heard how robots are going to take over our jobs. And how this will leave future generations with plenty of time on their hands to take up hobbies and pursue creative interests. Read full Article

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