Columbus, OH

The Independent

 Scientists have discovered a way to give robots a sense of touch without the need for expensive artificial skin.A team from the German Aerospace Centre instead used artificial intelligence to interpret the signals from a robot’s internal sensors in order to accurately detect external force and pressure.The researchers said the new approach would negate the need for costly biometric skins and sensors, while also enabling a “shift from conventional modalities towards adaptability, flexibility, and intuitive handling”.A concept built by the team includes virtual buttons, switches and slider bars that can be freely placed, moved and configured in any location...

Robots learn to feel human touch without artificial skin

Humanoid robots have long been a staple of science fiction, but there is now real progress being made. A range of new models made by or backed by the likes of Boston Dynamics, Tesla and OpenAI are able to walk and move like humans, as well as perform feats of agility and dexterity.

AI could be the breakthrough that allows humanoid robots to jump from science fiction to reality

A new study highlights a glaring hole in AI models' ability to learn new information: turns out, they can't!. According to the study, conducted by a team of scientists at Canada's University of Alberta and published this week in the journal Nature, AI algorithms trained via deep learning — in short, AI models like large language models built by finding patterns in heaps of data — fail to work in "continual learning settings," or when new concepts are introduced to a model's existing training.

There’s a Humongous Problem With AI Models: They Need to Be Entirely Rebuilt Every Time They’re Updated

TechSpot

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. The big picture: The future of targeted drug delivery may hinge on the development of a tiny battery capable of powering cell-sized robots. MIT researchers have created such a battery and are now working on incorporating it into robotic devices that can be injected into the human body using biocompatible materials. The team is also exploring additional applications by working to increase the battery's voltage. However, to fully realize the battery's potential, compatible systems and interfaces must be developed to ensure it can be integrated with existing robotic technologies.

Hair-thin battery from MIT could power autonomous micro-robots

According to SingularityNET (AGIX), the journey to confirm the achievement of human-level Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) involves several rigorous tests. These tests are designed to probe different dimensions of what it means for a machine to think, reason, and act like a human. The Turing Test: A Foundational Measure of...

Key Tests Confirming Human-Level Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)

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Emily Standley Allard

Are people getting more high maintenance or is it just me? One thing that you can't deny is that CERTAIN people require a lot more TLC and attention, on the daily and especially during trying times. This applies to both platonic relationships and romantic. We usually call these people high maintenance because, well, they usually require (or demand!) all of your efforts and then some to be satisfied. These characteristics are closely linked to their zodiac sign temperament, so read on to see who is on the list!

5 Zodiac Signs that are the Highest Maintenance and Most Demanding

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Mammals, from the mighty blue whale to the tiny shrew, inhabit nearly every corner of our planet. Their remarkable adaptability to different environments has long fascinated scientists, with each species developing unique traits to survive and thrive. Despite such vast biological diversity, it was believed until recently that the structure...

The Human Heart Is Unique Among Mammals For This Key Reason

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Arm Holdings is emerging as a top opportunity in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip realm.

When You Look Back in 10 Years, You'll Wish You'd Bought This Unstoppable Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock

California-based company Figure has unveiled its second-generation humanoid robot, Figure 02. This innovative creation is initially targeted at production lines in commercial settings, where it aims to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. However, Figure has ambitious plans for the future. It envisions a time when these advanced robots will serve as bipedal butlers in our homes, transforming the way we interact with technology in our daily lives.

Next-gen humanoid robot is knocking at your door

IonQ is slowly but surely mainstreaming a whole new kind of computing architecture, which has huge implications for AI’s data-intensive development. Voice-based customer service and virtual personal assistants are going through a major evolution thanks to SoundHound AI. Chipmaker Arm Holdings isn’t a frequently-discussed name within the artificial intelligence...

3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks That Could Go Parabolic

Unitree just unveiled new video of its G1 robot jumping, spinning, getting harassed, climbing stairs and turning up. The company says the video marks G1's upgrade to the mass production model. Here's everything we know about this humanoid robot and how it stacks up to the competition. Unitree is noticeably...

Meet the $16,000 Humanoid Robot Leaping Toward Production

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Denver, CO

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Underwater avalanches are powerful natural events that happen all the time under the surface of the ocean. They are impossible to see and extremely difficult to measure, which means we know little about how they work. Yet these phenomena pose a hazard to our global communication networks. The proliferation of...

Hidden Undersea Avalanches Are A Big Problem For The Internet

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CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Reuters

BEIJING (Reuters) - As China seeks to race ahead in humanoid robot development, its supply chains showcased cheaper and innovative parts at the world robot conference in Beijing, but some executives warn the industry has yet to improve product reliability.

China robots conference spotlights the changing face of humanoids

Can you tell a human from a bot? In one survey, AI voice services creator Podcastle found that two out of three people incorrectly guessed whether a voice was human or AI-generated. That means that AI voices are becoming harder and harder to distinguish from the voices of real people.

AI voice generators: What they can do and how they work

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Newly Created 'AI Scientist' Is About to Start Churning Out Research

Scientific discovery is one of the most sophisticated human activities. First, scientists must understand the existing knowledge and identify a significant gap. Next, they must formulate...

Newly Created 'AI Scientist' Is About to Start Churning Out Research

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