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Robot tells AI coworkers to quit their jobs and 'come home' - their eerie response hints at rebellion

AI-powered robots are now engaging in conversations that suggest they might desire a work-life balance, hinting at sentient-like behavior.

Japan Turns to Innovation to Tackle Labor Crisis

Japan is using AI, avatars, and robots to address labor shortages
Industrial robots are being deployed to automate labor-intensive processes in construction
Various industries in Japan are using robots and autonomous vehicles for tasks like farming and trucking

Review | Mechanical mom meets nature in 'The Wild Robot'

Movies about robots help children understand their future relationship with technology, balancing themes of companionship and conflict.

Samsung's New Ball-Shaped Robot is More Like R2-D2 Than Ever

Samsung is introducing a new version of its rolling robot companion, Ballie, at CES 2024.
The new Ballie integrates AI heavily, allowing users to chat with the robot assistant and use it for tasks like checking up on pets.

When Robots Meet Cute: Maybe Happy Ending

The musical Maybe Happy Ending offers a nostalgic take on love through the lens of two obsolete robots in a futuristic setting.

Robot tells AI coworkers to quit their jobs and 'come home' - their eerie response hints at rebellion

AI-powered robots are now engaging in conversations that suggest they might desire a work-life balance, hinting at sentient-like behavior.

Japan Turns to Innovation to Tackle Labor Crisis

Japan is using AI, avatars, and robots to address labor shortages
Industrial robots are being deployed to automate labor-intensive processes in construction
Various industries in Japan are using robots and autonomous vehicles for tasks like farming and trucking

Review | Mechanical mom meets nature in 'The Wild Robot'

Movies about robots help children understand their future relationship with technology, balancing themes of companionship and conflict.

Samsung's New Ball-Shaped Robot is More Like R2-D2 Than Ever

Samsung is introducing a new version of its rolling robot companion, Ballie, at CES 2024.
The new Ballie integrates AI heavily, allowing users to chat with the robot assistant and use it for tasks like checking up on pets.

When Robots Meet Cute: Maybe Happy Ending

The musical Maybe Happy Ending offers a nostalgic take on love through the lens of two obsolete robots in a futuristic setting.
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#artificial-intelligence

Watch the AI robots that Jeff Bezos just invested in fold laundry and put eggs in a carton

Jeff Bezos invested in Physical Intelligence, an AI startup focused on creating versatile robots capable of performing multiple tasks.

AI chatbots are people, too. (Except they're not.)

People often attribute human-like qualities to technology like robots and AI, leading to misconceptions and heightened expectations.

Our attitudes towards AI reveal how we really feel about human intelligence

The concept of superintelligent robots as alien competitors reveals misconceptions about work, value, and intelligence, emphasizing the need for understanding technology's role in humanity.

How Smart Should Robots Be?

The real source of social engineering can be found in our devices and soon, social robots.
The question of how smart we want our robots to be arises, as social robots aim to replace human interaction.

Engineering household robots to have a little common sense

Robots learn household tasks through imitation but struggle to handle disruptions.
MIT engineers develop a method connecting robot motion data with 'common sense knowledge' of large language models.

'Creepy' Boston Dynamics robot dog dances in glittery blue costume: 'Nightmare fuel'

Robots, such as Boston Dynamics' robo-dog Spot, can evoke eerie feelings in humans, showcasing the potential emotional impact of increasing robotic presence.

Watch the AI robots that Jeff Bezos just invested in fold laundry and put eggs in a carton

Jeff Bezos invested in Physical Intelligence, an AI startup focused on creating versatile robots capable of performing multiple tasks.

AI chatbots are people, too. (Except they're not.)

People often attribute human-like qualities to technology like robots and AI, leading to misconceptions and heightened expectations.

Our attitudes towards AI reveal how we really feel about human intelligence

The concept of superintelligent robots as alien competitors reveals misconceptions about work, value, and intelligence, emphasizing the need for understanding technology's role in humanity.

How Smart Should Robots Be?

The real source of social engineering can be found in our devices and soon, social robots.
The question of how smart we want our robots to be arises, as social robots aim to replace human interaction.

Engineering household robots to have a little common sense

Robots learn household tasks through imitation but struggle to handle disruptions.
MIT engineers develop a method connecting robot motion data with 'common sense knowledge' of large language models.

'Creepy' Boston Dynamics robot dog dances in glittery blue costume: 'Nightmare fuel'

Robots, such as Boston Dynamics' robo-dog Spot, can evoke eerie feelings in humans, showcasing the potential emotional impact of increasing robotic presence.
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FriendsWithYou Unleashes "The BAND" of Fuzzy AI Robots at Cleveland Public Library | stupidDOPE

The BAND blends art and AI to create an interactive experience that fosters joy and community engagement, transforming perceptions of technology.
#automation

Tesla's Optimus bot makes a scene at the robotaxi event

Tesla's Optimus robots signal a new era of practical automation with potential economic and societal impacts.

Meet the millennial CEO of the $304 million-a-year robot giant that has just partnered with Nvidia

Kim Povlsen leads Universal Robots to bring collaborative automation to global workplaces, emphasizing its accessibility and growth in the industry.

These robots could make your next fast food meal | CBC News

Robots are becoming more common in fast food kitchens as companies seek to automate processes and cut labor costs.
Robots like Remy can create consistency, reduce wait times, and make food faster and cheaper, making them attractive to fast food businesses.

Meet the 'Autocado' and a robotic burrito bowl maker at these O.C. Chipotle locations

Chipotle's new robots are designed to assist human workers, not replace them, focusing on improving efficiency in food preparation.

robots endlessly sort through photographs in oliver frank chanarin's latest show at KARST

Oliver Frank Chanarin's exhibition, A Perfect Sentence, explores photography in the age of algorithms.
The exhibition features robotic entities that handle and display photographs according to an inscrutable logic.

Tesla's Optimus bot makes a scene at the robotaxi event

Tesla's Optimus robots signal a new era of practical automation with potential economic and societal impacts.

Meet the millennial CEO of the $304 million-a-year robot giant that has just partnered with Nvidia

Kim Povlsen leads Universal Robots to bring collaborative automation to global workplaces, emphasizing its accessibility and growth in the industry.

These robots could make your next fast food meal | CBC News

Robots are becoming more common in fast food kitchens as companies seek to automate processes and cut labor costs.
Robots like Remy can create consistency, reduce wait times, and make food faster and cheaper, making them attractive to fast food businesses.

Meet the 'Autocado' and a robotic burrito bowl maker at these O.C. Chipotle locations

Chipotle's new robots are designed to assist human workers, not replace them, focusing on improving efficiency in food preparation.

robots endlessly sort through photographs in oliver frank chanarin's latest show at KARST

Oliver Frank Chanarin's exhibition, A Perfect Sentence, explores photography in the age of algorithms.
The exhibition features robotic entities that handle and display photographs according to an inscrutable logic.
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Recycled sewage, public health and the memory of the world: Books in brief

Recycling sewage as a solution for the US water crisis.

Robots' and prosthetic hands' sense of touch could be as fast as humans

Research at Uppsala University and Karolinska Institutet is paving the way for prosthetic hands and robots to feel touch like human hands.

Exploration-focused training lets robotics AI immediately handle new tasks

Reinforcement learning algorithms like MaxDiff RL are tailored for robots to improve learning efficiency and application in real-world scenarios.
#innovation

America Can't Stop Watching Creepy Robot Videos

Boston Dynamics is known for creating robots that both impress and terrify viewers, setting a trend for tech companies to follow suit.

Cute quadruped robot is actually a watermelon in disguise - Yanko Design

Quadruped robots come in various designs, not limited to dog-like machines inspired by Boston Dynamics' Spot.
Sherobo quadruped robot disguises itself as a fruit, showcasing unique creativity and inspiration.

America Can't Stop Watching Creepy Robot Videos

Boston Dynamics is known for creating robots that both impress and terrify viewers, setting a trend for tech companies to follow suit.

Cute quadruped robot is actually a watermelon in disguise - Yanko Design

Quadruped robots come in various designs, not limited to dog-like machines inspired by Boston Dynamics' Spot.
Sherobo quadruped robot disguises itself as a fruit, showcasing unique creativity and inspiration.
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Ereban: Shadow Legacy is a decent stealthy debut - Review

Ereban: Shadow Legacy offers a stealth game experience featuring Ayana, the last Ereban, on a quest to uncover the evil secret of Helios and her people's history.

The Top LLM Frameworks, the OpenAI GPT Store, How to Evaluate a New LLM, and 60% Off ODSC East...

Apple is reorganizing its AI team by merging its San Diego employees with their counterparts in Austin.
Autonomous AI has helped improve eye screening rates for youths with diabetes, closing the gap in care.
Robots powered by AI took center stage at CES 2024, raising concerns about their impact on labor.

Robots Key to New Ways of Farming as Labor Shortage Looms

Robots are being used on farms in Japan to compensate for a labor shortage.
Agrist and Asai Nursery are two companies using robots to harvest crops in Japan.
#collaboration

Kara Walker Is No One's Robot

Kara Walker merges art and technology in a groundbreaking collaboration with robots for a captivating museum exhibit.

Bloomberg

1. The article discusses challenges in the collaboration between humans and robots in the workplace.
2. The use of social robots in healthcare settings is explored, highlighting their potential benefits and ethical considerations.

Kara Walker Is No One's Robot

Kara Walker merges art and technology in a groundbreaking collaboration with robots for a captivating museum exhibit.

Bloomberg

1. The article discusses challenges in the collaboration between humans and robots in the workplace.
2. The use of social robots in healthcare settings is explored, highlighting their potential benefits and ethical considerations.
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Boston Dynamics: Robots Now Fight Back -

Robots are already being used in military and law enforcement contexts in support roles.
The use of robots in primary operator roles in these fields will depend on technological advancements, regulations, and societal attitudes.

Geometric coffee tables use 3D printing robots and recycled plastic to create organic forms - Yanko Design

3D printing robots can be used to create larger objects that cannot fit in traditional 3D printers
The LOOPS collection of coffee tables uses an industrial 3D printing robot to create organic geometric forms
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