This Cheetah Robot Taught Itself How to Sprint in a Weird Way
Researchers got the machine to run nearly 13 feet per second. It ain't graceful, but this powerful technique is preparing robots for the chaos of the world......»»
12 Best Home Robots You Can Buy Now
As we push into 2024, robots for the home and office are not only becoming more commonplace, they’re also becoming more affordable. From robot lawnmowers, to smart cleaning assistants, to home security systems, these automated devices can help.....»»
Autonomous synthesis robot uses AI to speed up chemical discovery
Chemists of the University of Amsterdam (UvA) have developed an autonomous chemical synthesis robot with an integrated AI-driven machine learning unit. Dubbed "RoboChem," the benchtop device can outperform a human chemist in terms of speed and accura.....»»
This week"s best robot vacuum deals include almost every Roomba and the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra
Get a self-emptying, mopping Roomba with obstacle avoidance for under $500 or take your pick of a 2023 Roborock model on sale now that new models have dropped at CES. UPDATE: Jan. 24, 2024, 12:15 p.m. EST This story has been updated to incl.....»»
Look back in time at Apple"s original Mac development team
Marking the 40th anniversary of the Mac, the Steve Jobs Archive has revisited the day "Rolling Stone" magazine sent a photographer to this "weird company."Steve Jobs with the original Macintosh in 1984Launched in 2022 by Laurene Powell Jobs, Tim Cook.....»»
AI in HR: Are you cool with being recruited by a robot? Studies reveal job candidates" true feelings
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the human resource management (HRM) industry faster than we notice. Sixty-five percent of organizations are already using AI-enabled tools in the hiring process, but only a third of job candidates are awar.....»»
Tire-changing robot startup files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation
RoboTire, launched in suburban Detroit in 2018, designed technology to automate tire-changing using a robotic arm......»»
Hurry, this iRobot Roomba vacuum is on sale for under $160 today at Amazon
Today's best robot vacuum deal features the iRobot Roomba 694 for just $159.97 at Amazon. SAVE 42%: In today's limited-time deal at Amazon, the iRobot Roomba 694 robot vacuum is on sale for just $159.97, down from $279.99. That's $120.02 off......»»
4 really weird things you can do in "Palworld"
'Palworld' is taking video games by storm, and it's weird as heck, for better and worse. The first couple months of 2024 are stacked with huge video game releases, between Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, and Tekken 8.....»»
Vera Rubin will help us find the weird and wonderful things happening in the solar system
The Vera Rubin Observatory (VRO) is something special among telescopes. It's not built for better angular resolution and increased resolving power like the European Extremely Large Telescope or the Giant Magellan Telescope. It's built around a massiv.....»»
The 7 best voice-changing apps for Android and iOS in 2024
Want to prank your friends? These voice-changer apps for iOS and Android can alter your voice, making you sound like a robot, a chipmunk, or Darth Vader......»»
BMW partners with Figure to use humanoid robot to build cars in U.S.
The robots will be integrated into the manufacturing processes at BMW's U.S. plant including the body shop, sheet metal and warehouse in the next 12-24 months, after being trained to perform specific tasks......»»
Saturday Citations: The cutest conservationists; a weird stellar object; vitamins good for your brain
There are fields of scientific research that involve neither vast cosmic phenomena nor extremely cute animals, but those are topics of high salience in Saturday Citations, and this week is no exception. And we'll probably play the odds and say next w.....»»
Apple is closing many of its stores in the US early as Vision Pro launch nears
Apple Vision Pro is coming, and that means Apple Store locations in the United States will have some weird hours in the coming days. more….....»»
That’s never happened before: Games Done Quick video stars speedrunning dog
The Shiba Inu was trained to use a custom controller in a game meant for a robot. Peanut Butter the dog speedruns Gyromite at Awesome Games Done Quick 2024. The twice-a-year video game speedrunning and fundraising live event Games D.....»»
Roomba robot vacuum deals: Save on Combo j7+, j5+, 694, more
The New Year has arrived, so a bunch of top brands are offering their best sales of the season. The latest addition to the list … The post Roomba robot vacuum deals: Save on Combo j7+, j5+, 694, more appeared first on BGR. The New Ye.....»»
What social robots can teach America"s students
How would you feel if your child were being tutored by a robot?.....»»
Daily deals Jan. 15: $1,300 off M1 Max MacBook Pro, 59% off Apple Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad, 20% off AirPods Max, more
Today's top deals include $300 off an Epson home cinema 4K projector, 60% off an Ecovacs Deebot T9+ robot vacuum and mop, 72% off a WeMo Smart secure video doorbell, 18% off an iPhone 11 Pro Max, and more.Save $1,300 on an M1 Max MacBook ProThe Apple.....»»
Best Roomba deals: Top robot vacuums from as little as $160
If you want to get a Roomba for your home, you shouldn't miss the discounts from the Roomba deals that we've found. They won't last forever though, so shop now......»»
Hurry! This popular Roomba robot vacuum is 20% off right now
The iRobot Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum is now 20% off, dropping from $275 to $220 for a limited time at Amazon......»»
Were California"s grizzlies really ravenous meat eaters? Not so much, new report shows
Forget what you were taught in elementary school about the supposed ravenous meat-eating grizzly bear: New research has found that California's extinct bear was actually more of a vegetarian......»»