Unitree just dropped its latest creation, the R1 humanoid robot, and people are talking. At only $5,900, it’s the most affordable bipedal robot we’ve seen so far. The low price has taken the tech world by surprise and kicked off a wave of excitement. It’s a big step toward making …
Read More »AI expert shares insights on creating robot with physical capabilities to beat humans in popular game
Artificial intelligence has been able to beat masters at games like chess, poker, and Go. AI has also been able to beat human competitors in various video games. While impressive, these achievements failed to demonstrate one important capability: physical skill. But some AIs might soon be able to compete with …
Read More »Tesla robot goes haywire on engineer in Texas factory: 'Trail of blood'
A Tesla engineer was reportedly a victim of a bloody attack by a robot at a factory near Austin, Texas. Recent reports revealed a 2021 injury report that claims a robot designed to move aluminum car parts pinned the engineer against a surface and dug its metal claws into his …
Read More »Why it’s inevitable that Elon Musk will be a trillionaire
Once upon a not-so-distant time,being a millionaire meant you’d “made it.” Inthelate20th century, a million dollars wasthegold standardofsuccess.Then along camethetech era, and having abillionbecametheaspirationalbenchmark. Butnow – especially in today’s hyper-accelerated technology world– thebillionaires list seems to grow bytheweek. It won’tbelongbeforethenew title that mattersistrillionaire. And make no mistake about it,Elon Muskison …
Read More »Taco Bell tops new drive-thru speed rankings, and Chick-fil-A wins on satisfaction
Fast-food drive-thrus may not be getting much faster, but they’re getting smarter, and friendlier staff might still matter more than artificial intelligence, a new report found. The 25th Annual Drive-Thru Study, conducted by Intouch Insight and QSR magazine, examined 13 fast-food brands across three categories: classic, chicken and beverage. The …
Read More »Robots power breakthrough in pregnancy research, boosting IVF success rates
Starting a family may involve some robotic assistance in the near future. AI-powered in-vitro fertilization (IVF) is the newest application for artificial intelligence, as labs and health centers around the world have adopted the new technology. This includes Columbia University Fertility Center in New York. Its Sperm Tracking and Recovery …
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