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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 24, 2024 GITAI USA Inc. (GITAI), a leader in space robotics, has announced that its Inchworm-type Robotic Arm has successfully completed testing and achieved Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL6). The tests were conducted in a thermal vacuum chamber designed to replicate the harsh environment of the lunar South Pole. GITAI is working to significantly reduce space operation costs by developing advanced robotic technologies such as robotic satellites for on-orbit services, lunar rovers for infrastructure proje ... read more |
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Perseverance just keeps roving across MarsPasadena CA (JPL) Oct 18, 2024 Throughout the past week, Perseverance has continued marching up the Jezero crater rim. This steep ascent through the Martian regolith (soil) can prove to be slow driving for the rover, as the wheel ... more  
US unveils national security memorandum on AIWashington (AFP) Oct 24, 2024 The United States unveiled Thursday a framework to address national security risks posed by artificial intelligence, a year after President Joe Biden issued an executive order on regulating the technology. ... more 
Listening skills bring human-like touch to robotsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 Imagine sitting in a dark movie theater, shaking your drink to hear how much soda is left. Now, researchers at Duke University are working to bring this type of human sensory ability to robots with ... more 
AI system developed to evaluate IVF embryo quality using time-lapse imagesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have created an AI-based system capable of accurately evaluating the chromosomal status of in vitro-fertilized (IVF) embryos using only time-lapse video images ... more |
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Out-of-this-world simulation aids lunar dust collectionLondon, UK (SPX) Oct 16, 2024 Teleoperated robots for gathering lunar dust are now closer to reality, thanks to new research from the University of Bristol. Researchers successfully completed a sample collection task using ... more |
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China aquarium's 'fake' whale shark flops with angry visitorsBeijing (AFP) Oct 16, 2024 Visitors to a new aquarium in China were left furious this week after discovering one of its top aquatic stars was a robot, despite it being marketed as such. ... more 
New York Times takes aim at another AI companyNew York (AFP) Oct 15, 2024 The New York Times has sent a cease and desist letter to Perplexity, a hot AI startup often touted as a promising competitor to Google search, over alleged copyright infringement. ... more  
Amazon wants to be everything to everyoneMount Juliet, United States (AFP) Oct 13, 2024 Amazon is bolstering its e-commerce empire while continuing a march deeper into people's lives, from robots to healthcare and entertainment. ... more 
VISIMO to Test Autonomous AI System for Spacecraft Decision SupportLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 11, 2024 VISIMO, a technology company based in Pittsburgh, PA, will test its autonomous AI system designed for decision support on an upcoming mission conducted by ABOVE Space Development Corporation, a comp ... more |
 
Musk unveils robotaxi, pledges it 'before 2027'Los Angeles, United States (AFP) Oct 11, 2024 Elon Musk on Thursday unveiled what he said was a robotaxi capable of self-driving, predicting it would be available by 2027 - about a decade after he first promised an autonomous vehicle. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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New insights into how Mars became uninhabitableGreenbelt MD (SPX) Oct 11, 2024 NASA's Curiosity rover, currently exploring Gale crater on Mars, is providing new details about how the ancient Martian climate went from potentially suitable for life - with evidence for widespread ... more 
NASA launches Lunar Autonomy Challenge for US StudentsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 11, 2024 NASA, in collaboration with several partners, has introduced the Lunar Autonomy Challenge, a competition for U.S. college and university students aimed at honing their software development skills in ... more 
Strawberry-picking robot developed to address labour shortage in agricultureLondon, UK (SPX) Oct 11, 2024 Low-cost strawberry-picking robots, capable of harvesting and packaging in mere seconds, have been trialled in Essex as part of a larger initiative to mitigate the ongoing labour shortage in agricul ... more 
OpenAI to expand globally with four new officesParis (AFP) Oct 9, 2024 Californian company OpenAI, which makes generative AI chatbot ChatGPT, said Wednesday it was expanding its global reach with four new offices. ... more |
New technique frees robotic systems to perform more complex tasks without electricityLondon, UK (SPX) Oct 09, 2024 Engineers at King's College London have developed a revolutionary way to transmit complex instructions to robots without using electricity, potentially freeing up valuable space in robotic systems f ... more 
China satellite completes AI large-model tests in orbitSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 08, 2024 ADA Space, a Chinese AI satellite internet technology company, has successfully completed in-orbit testing of its AI large-model technology aboard a recently launched satellite, the company announce ... more 
Will Tesla's robotaxi reveal live up to hype?Los Angeles, United States (AFP) Oct 8, 2024 After years of talking up Tesla's prowess on autonomous driving, Elon Musk is set to host Thursday a much-hyped robotaxi event amid a mix of anticipation and skepticism. ... more  
Astrobotic tests LiDAR system in partnership with Armstrong TrailsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 07, 2024 Astrobotic recently tested its Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) system at Armstrong Trails in western Pennsylvania, marking an important step in refining this technology for space applications. L ... more |
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Meta AI turns pictures into videos with soundSan Francisco (AFP) Oct 4, 2024 Meta on Friday provided a look at a generative artificial intelligence model it is working on that lets people create short videos, complete with audio, from text prompts and photos. ... more 
Teaching AI to understand ethical rulesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 04, 2024 As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into daily activities, from creating documents to helping with research, ensuring that AI systems respond accurately and ethically has ... more
What next for OpenAI after $157 billion bonanza?San Francisco (AFP) Oct 3, 2024 ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has become an AI powerhouse after securing Silicon Valley's largest-ever funding round. The company now faces the challenge of delivering on its promise to become the next Apple or Google. ... more
Historic funding round values OpenAI at $157 billionSan Francisco (AFP) Oct 2, 2024 OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, secured $6.6 billion in new funding, propelling its valuation to $157 billion and cementing its position as the world leader in artificial intelligence. ... more |
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Microsoft beefs-up its AI assistant with voice, visionSan Francisco (AFP) Oct 1, 2024 Microsoft on Tuesday doubled down on deploying artificial intelligence to consumers, releasing an updated version of its Copilot chatbot that can hold voice conversations and interpret images. ... more |
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California governor vetoes AI safety billSan Francisco (AFP) Sept 30, 2024 California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill aimed at regulating powerful artificial intelligence models following pushback from tech giants and critics who argued the law went too far. ... more 
Scania and Fortescue collaborate on autonomous mining road train developmentSydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 30, 2024 Scania and Australian mining company Fortescue have partnered to create a fully integrated autonomous road train system designed to enhance mining operations' sustainability and efficiency. As ... more 
Robots prepare to handle cargo on Moon as part of Artemis programLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 26, 2024 As NASA advances toward establishing a long-term presence on the Moon through the Artemis campaign, the ability to move cargo from landers to the lunar surface autonomously has become a critical nee ... more 
A Striped SurprisePasadena CA (JPL) Sep 25, 2024 Last week, team scientists and the internet alike were amazed when Perseverance spotted a black-and-white striped rock unlike any seen on Mars before. Is this a sign of exciting discoveries to come? ... more |
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