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November 08, 2024
ROBO SPACE
Argonne to help drive AI revolution in astronomy with new institute led by Northwestern University



Lemont IL (SPX) Nov 05, 2024
The U.S. National Science Foundation and Simons Foundation have selected a group of institutions, including Argonne, to receive funding to establish an AI and astronomy institute called the NSF-Simons AI Institute for the Sky (SkAI). Part of a groundbreaking effort to harness artificial intelligence (AI) to unlock the mysteries of the cosmos, the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory is a key collaborator in the newly launched NSF-Simons AI Institute for the Sky (SkAI), led by N ... read more

MOON DAILY
Bridgestone, Astrobotic Collaborate on Lunar Rover Tires
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 03, 2024
Bridgestone Corporation announced a new partnership with Astrobotic Technology to jointly develop a specialized tire for lunar rovers. With over 90 years of experience in tire development, Bri ... more
ROBO SPACE
Saab deploys advanced autonomous swarm tech in major AUKUS defense trial
London, UK (SPX) Nov 08, 2024
Saab's cutting-edge Autonomous Swarm technology was prominently showcased in the Project Convergence 2024 trials in the United States, a month-long demonstration that highlighted advancements in AI- ... more
ROBO SPACE
First artwork by humanoid robot sells for over $1.0 million
London (AFP) Nov 8, 2024
A portrait of English mathematician Alan Turing became the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be sold at auction, fetching more than $1.0 million on Thursday. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Fukushima trial nuclear debris removal complete
Tokyo (AFP) Nov 7, 2024
A difficult operation to remove a small piece of radioactive debris from Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant using a robotic device was completed successfully, the plant operator said Thursday, after technical issues halted earlier attempts. ... more
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Robot learns flexible cleaning skills by observing humans
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 08, 2024
Robots have long been envisioned as the ideal helpers for repetitive or undesirable tasks, but the challenge of enabling robots to handle complex cleaning tasks, like thoroughly scrubbing a washbasi ... more
ROBO SPACE
3D-printed rovers challenge students in Mars exploration training
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 07, 2024
University students participated in a hands-on ESA Academy training course at ESA's ESTEC technical center in the Netherlands last week, where they worked with 3D-printed rovers to develop autonomou ... more
ROBO SPACE
Paradigm Shift in Science: From Big Data to Autonomous Robot Scientists
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 04, 2024
In a recent study led by Professor Xin Li and Dr. Yanlong Guo of the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, researchers analyze how scientific research is evolving throu ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Radiation level of robot-retrieved Fukushima debris tested
Tokyo (AFP) Nov 5, 2024
Technicians tested the radiation level of debris from inside a damaged reactor at Japan's Fukushima plant on Tuesday after it was removed by a robot for the first time since the nuclear power station was hit by a tsunami in 2011. ... more

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SpaceX prepares resupply mission to ISS
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 4, 2024
SpaceX is scheduled to launch Monday night from Florida to get some 6,000 pounds of supplies to the International Space Station. ... more
SOLAR SCIENCE
NASA to launch innovative solar coronagraph to Space Station
Greenbelt MD (SPX) Oct 31, 2024
NASA's Coronal Diagnostic Experiment (CODEX) is ready to launch to the International Space Station to reveal new details about the solar wind including its origin and its evolution. Launching ... more
ROBO SPACE
AI robot 'art' might fetch $180K through Sotheby's auction
Washington DC (UPI) Oct 31, 2024
A robot powered by artificial intelligence created an abstract portrait of Alan Turing that could sell for an estimated $180,000. ... more
ROBO SPACE
Siemens acquires AI specialist Altair Engineering
Berlin (AFP) Oct 31, 2024
German industrial giant Siemens announced Wednesday it had acquired software specialist Altair Engineering, valuing the US company at around $10 billion, with the aim of strengthening its position in artificial intelligence. ... more
ROBO SPACE
Internet firms must face consequences, says author
Paris (AFP) Oct 30, 2024
After 25 years as a blogger, campaigner for digital freedoms and virulent critic of big tech companies, Cory Doctorow is starting to see some green shoots of optimism. ... more
ROBO SPACE
AI boom unleashes wave of new applications across China
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 29, 2024
"I'm thirsty," a visitor told a towering humanoid robot standing 1.7 meters tall and weighing 65 kilograms at the 7th World Voice Expo in Hefei, East China's Anhui province. Without hesitation ... more
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MARSDAILY
Perseverance surveys its path as it ascends Jezero Crater
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 29, 2024
NASA's Perseverance rover is navigating a challenging climb up Jezero Crater's western slope, aiming to reach the rim by early December. During the ascent, the rover captured a panoramic view of Jez ... more
ROBO SPACE
Humans and AI: Do they work better together or alone?
Boston MA (SPX) Oct 29, 2024
The potential of human-AI collaboration has captured our imagination: a future where human creativity and AI's analytical power combine to make critical decisions and solve complex problems. But new ... more
WATER WORLD
Global network of undersea robots unveils hidden depths of phytoplankton biomass
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 29, 2024
Marine phytoplankton play a critical role in Earth's ecosystems, driving primary production and anchoring the global carbon cycle. These microscopic organisms, which thrive in the sunlit layers of t ... more
ROBO SPACE
A faster, better way to train general-purpose robots
Boston MA (SPX) Oct 29, 2024
In the classic cartoon "The Jetsons," Rosie the robotic maid seamlessly switches from vacuuming the house to cooking dinner to taking out the trash. But in real life, training a general-purpose robo ... more
MARSDAILY
Red Rocks with Green Spots at 'Serpentine Rapids'
West Lafayette, IN (SPX) Oct 27, 2024
After discovering and sampling the "leopard spots" of "Bright Angel," it became apparent that Perseverance's journey of discovery in this region was not yet finished. Approximately 20 sols (Martian ... more
ROBO SPACE
CrewMate vehicle shows potential in aiding solar field workers with PV panel installations
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 28, 2024
CrewMate, a semi-autonomous lift-assist vehicle created by Moog Construction, has completed a successful field trial near Niagara Falls, N.Y., showcasing its ability to support solar field workers i ... more
SOLAR DAILY
Developing 3D smart energy devices with radiant cooling and solar absorption
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 28, 2024
A team of researchers at the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), led by Professor Bonghoon Kim from the Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering, has introduced a ... more
CAR TECH
Indonesia bets on SE Asia's first battery plant to become EV hub
Karawang, Indonesia (AFP) Oct 27, 2024
Rows of robotic arms move with precision to assemble nickel-based battery cells on the production line at Indonesia's inaugural electric vehicle battery plant, the first in Southeast Asia. ... more
CAR TECH
Waymo ramps up robotaxi push with $5.6 bn in funding
San Francisco (AFP) Oct 25, 2024
Waymo on Friday said it raised $5.6 billion from investors to expand a robotaxi program now operating in Los Angeles, Phoenix and San Francisco. ... more
MOON DAILY
GITAI Inchworm Robotic Arm passes key Lunar simulation test, achieves TRL6
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 we ... more
ROBO SPACE
US unveils national security memorandum on AI
Washington (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
ROBO SPACE
Listening skills bring human-like touch to robots
Los 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
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AI system developed to evaluate IVF embryo quality using time-lapse images
Los 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
ROBO SPACE
Perplexity seeks news allies as it challenges Google
San Francisco (AFP) Oct 23, 2024
Perplexity AI chief Aravind Srinivas said Wednesday that he hopes to collaborate with news publishers which accuse the Google challenger of freeloading off their work. ... more
ROBO SPACE
ABBA's Bjorn among 11,000 artists issuing AI warning
Los Angeles, United States (AFP) Oct 22, 2024
Thousands of artists including ABBA singer Bjorn Ulvaeus, Hollywood actress Julianne Moore and Nobel laureate Kazuo Ishiguro have signed a statement warning about the unlicensed use of artificial intelligence. ... more
ROBO SPACE
Microsoft introduces autonomous AI agents
San Francisco (AFP) Oct 21, 2024
Microsoft on Monday said it was enhancing its AI offerings with new autonomous agent capabilities as the tech titan aims to accelerate business adoption of artificial intelligence. ... more
ROBO SPACE
Wall Street Journal sues Perplexity AI for copyright infringement
New York (AFP) Oct 21, 2024
The Wall Street Journal and the New York Post filed a lawsuit in a US court on Monday against AI company Perplexity AI, alleging massive copyright infringement and trademark violations. ... more
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