See Little Robots Get Swole in This Virtual "Gym"
The bizarre robots look like cobbled-together Tetris pieces. A new system "evolves" them to run, climb, and throw stuff better......»»
The Clicks iPhone keyboard accessory brings a physical keyboard to your iPhone
If you hate typing on a virtual keyboard, then maybe the Clicks keyboard accessory could be worth taking a look at. The post The Clicks iPhone keyboard accessory brings a physical keyboard to your iPhone appeared first on Phandroid. I have.....»»
Advanced CNN techniques for accurate detection and reconstruction of passion fruit branches
In traditional fruit production, formidable challenges arise from labor costs and shortages, prompting extensive research into agricultural automation and the use of intelligent robots for tasks like fruit picking and branch pruning......»»
AI-created “virtual influencers” are stealing business from humans
Brands are turning to hyper-realistic, AI-generated influencers for promotions. Enlarge / Aitana Lopez, an AI-generated influencer, has convinced many social media users she is real. (credit: FT montage/TheClueless/GettyImages).....»»
The best VR apps for 2023
Immerse yourself in some of the most unique experiences that Virtual Reality has to offer with this list of the best VR apps available today......»»
Miniaturized jumping robots could study an asteroid"s gravity
Missions focusing on small bodies in the solar system have been coming thick and fast lately. OSIRIS-Rex, Psyche, and Rosetta are all examples of projects that planned or did rendezvous with a small body in the solar system. But one of their biggest.....»»
Science lives here: take a virtual tour of the Royal Institution in London
No less than 14 Nobel laureates have conducted ground-breaking research at the Institution. Enlarge / The Royal Institution was founded in 1799 and is still located in the same historic building at 21 Albermarle Street in London......»»
Robots vs. humans: Which do children trust more when learning new information?
In this digital age, children are exposed to overwhelming amounts of information online, some of it unverified and increasingly generated by non-human sources, such as AI-driven language models. As children grow older, the ability to assess a source'.....»»
"The Creator" review: A stunning reminder we need more original sci-fi
While its themes and story beats don't always land, "The Creator" is a masterful, beautifully realized work of science fiction. Cyberpunk cityscapes. Rolling fields tilled by robots. Towering space stations. These are just a sample of the marve.....»»
Dynamic interactive bitwise meta-holography with ultra-high computational and display frame rates
Computer-generated holography (CGH) represents a cutting-edge technology that employs computer algorithms to dynamically reconstruct virtual objects. This technology has found extensive applications across diverse fields such as three-dimensional dis.....»»
NordVPN releases app for Apple TVs running tvOS 17
NordVPN has announced that customers can now enjoy the popular virtual private network on a new device — the Apple TV.Image Credit: NordVPNPreviously, NordVPN customers could only utilize the VPN on their Apple TV by installing it on their Wi-Fi ro.....»»
Can typing with the Vision Pro virtual keyboard be satisfying? [Video]
With Vision Pro just around the corner, Apple continues to offer media demos. Brian Tong includes some new developments with visionOS after his most recent hands-on time with the device. This includes a first impression after typing with the Vision P.....»»
Apple vs Corellium virtual iPhone lawsuit settled after 4-year battle
The on-off Apple vs Corellium legal battle has been going on now for four years, but the final case has now been settled out of court, according to a report today. The dispute had an amusing moment when Apple failed in its claim that Corellium had.....»»
iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ review: a tale of two robots
The iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ uses an innovative swinging mop arm to keep carpets dry, but it stumbles on basic features you'd expect from a robot this expensive......»»
Q&A: Understanding coordination mechanisms in decentralized systems
Did you know that when a group of robots or bacteria moves in a space where there are several free objects, they deflect these objects so they can pass? An international research team managed to show that the trail left by this movement contributes t.....»»
More Apple Vision Pro environments surface to show where you can virtually be
More virtual environments users of the Apple Vision Pro will use while using the headset have surfaced, showcasing not only the visuals but also spatial sounds they will experience.The Apple Vision Pro offers users a choice of how immersive their mix.....»»
Social robots leave students wanting, education researchers find
Social robots, artificial intelligence (AI) systems designed to interact with humans, are marketed as capable of fulfilling certain human roles. Elementary and middle school students who interacted with one of these robots in the classroom for 10 wee.....»»
Real connections trump virtual gatherings: The magic of in-person events
From virtual dance parties and raves to virtual happy hours and potlucks—online gatherings reached new heights during COVID-19, helping individuals stay connected during lockdowns......»»
Satellite observations reveal latitudinal variability and asymmetry in local temperature responses to land cover changes
Land cover changes (LCCs) affect surface temperatures at local scale through biophysical processes. However, limited by the coarse spatial resolution of available data, past observation-based studies mainly focused on the potential effects of virtual.....»»
KISS reveals they"ll continue to perform as virtual avatars
Glam rock icons KISS unveiled new digital avatars at their final show, revealing that they will continue to perform in the band's stead. Glam rock icons KISS have unveiled new digital avatars that will continue to rock and roll in the band's st.....»»
Don’t miss these deals on the Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro
Go virtual and save a few bucks with the Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro VR headsets, each of which are currently seeing discounts at Best Buy......»»