robotics

Does AI threaten humanity?

Posted in Software on 5th Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller

But is the risk real? Once humans code the first genuinely smart computer programs that then goes on to develop its smarter successors, is the writing on the wall for humans?

The Day Youll Prefer Robots to Humans

Posted in Software on 2nd Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller

Theres a Cambrian explosion in robotics, with species of all sizes, shapes and modes of mobility crawling out of the muck of the lab and onto the terra firma of the marketplace.

Robots Are Still Toddlers; But Theyre Growing Up Fast

Posted in Software on 22nd Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller

Todays most advanced robots are still toddlers. But dont expect that to last long. A few underlying drivers are pushing their development forward.

PenguinBot Infiltrates Penguin Colony:

Posted in Hardware on 9th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller

One of the ways study animals behaviors is to watch them in their natural environment. But even the most passive act of observation can change the way an animal behaves.

Your Retirement May Include a Robot Helper

Posted in Hardware on 29th Oct, 2014
by Alex Muller

As industrial robots become more capable, they could start helping out around the home.