They"re Putting Guns on Robot Dogs Now
Quadrupedal robots are one of the most interesting developments in robotics in recent years. They're small, nimble, and able to traverse environments that frustrate wheeled machines. So, of course, it was only a matter of time until someone put a gun.....»»
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Saturday Citations: Dogs (woolly) and cats (athletic). Plus: Amino acid precursors on Enceladus, beer goggles on Earth
This week, scientists reported on drinking beer, Saturnian expulsions, an ancient North American dog breed, and cats playing dogs' favorite game, fetch......»»
New analysis confirms precolonial lineage of extinct Indigenous woolly dog
Dogs have been in the Americas for more than 10,000 years. They were already domesticated when they came from Eurasia with the first people to reach North America. In the coastal parts of present-day Washington state and southwestern British Columbia.....»»
Rocket Lab launches a Japanese satellite from the space company"s complex in New Zealand
California-based Rocket Lab, which specializes in putting small satellites into orbit, launched a Japanese satellite on Friday from the space company's complex on New Zealand's Mahia Peninsula......»»
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......»»
Diets that limit ingredients, not allergens, found to improve GI issues in dogs
Restricting the number of ingredients in the diet lessens signs of disease in dogs with persistent gastrointestinal diseases, a study by researchers in the Department of Clinical Sciences in the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine has found......»»
Researchers, Coast Salish people analyze 160-year-old Indigenous dog pelt
Researchers from the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History led a new analysis that sheds light on the ancestry and genetics of woolly dogs, a now extinct breed of dog that was a fixture of Indigenous Coast Salish communities in the Pacific.....»»
Save on Roomba and more with these holiday robot vacuum deals
The holidays are getting close but there's still time to shop the best robot vacuum deals available......»»
New study reveals characteristics that are shared among a group of uniquely gifted dogs
All dog owners think that their pups are special. Science now has documented that some rare dogs are even more special. They have a talent for learning hundreds of names of dog toys. Due to the extreme rarity of this phenomenon, until recently, very.....»»
The shape of dogs" heads affects their sleep, according to study
Flat-faced dog breeds are popular all over the world. In the U.S. and in Hungary, the French bulldog is currently the most common breed. However, their popularity comes at a high cost in terms of health: Shortened skulls are associated with deteriora.....»»
Tesla unveils its latest humanoid robot, Optimus Gen 2, in demo video
Tesla says its new prototype is 30% faster, 10 kg lighter, and has sensors on all fingers. Enlarge / The Tesla Optimus Gen 2 robot. (credit: Tesla | Benj Edwards) On Tuesday, Tesla released a demo video showing the lates.....»»
Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot can now dance like Elon Musk
Elon Musk has just shared a video showing the latest improvements to Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot, which include a sleeker design and faster movement......»»
Everybody’s talking about Mistral, an upstart French challenger to OpenAI
"Mixture of experts" Mixtral 8x7B helps open-weights AI punch above its weight class. Enlarge / An illustration of a robot holding a French flag, figuratively reflecting the rise of AI in France due to Mistral. It's hard to draw.....»»
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AI companion robot helps some seniors fight loneliness, but others hate it
There's limited evidence for health benefits so far; early work suggests no one-size-fits-all. Enlarge / ElliQ, an AI companion robot from Intuition Robotics. (credit: ElliQ) Some seniors in New York are successfully com.....»»
Samsung Jet Bot+ self-emptying robot vacuum is $250 off right now
The Samsung Jet Bot+ with Clean Station, a feature-packed solution for your cleaning needs, is on sale from Best Buy at $250 off, lowering its price to $550......»»
The cheapest robot vacuum and mop combo worth buying today
If you'd like to get your hands on an excellent 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop, this deal from Best Buy will get you one for just $280......»»
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Three takeaways on respiratory illness in dogs
Headlines have been circulating about a "mystery" canine respiratory illness. How novel is this, and what should dog owners know? Penn Today spoke with Deborah Silverstein, professor of emergency and critical care at the School of Veterinary Medicine.....»»