robots
Researchers build living robots from frog cells
Scientists envision a new type of organism ready to assist humans.
Will robots have rights in the future?
Perhaps sooner than we think, we'll need to examine the moral standing of intelligent machines.
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Spot, Boston Dynamics’ robot dog, has joined a police squad
The semiautonomous could help to protect officers, but some are concerned about how exactly police plan to use it.
The future of the mind: Exploring machine consciousness
What if consciousness is just a blip in the universe, a momentary flowering of experience that is unique to life in early technological civilizations—but eventually vanishes?
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Androids that offer “digital immortality” begin mass production in Russia
A company claims to make the world's first humanoid android and offers 'digital immortality".
Conscious machines: How will we test artificial intelligence for feeling?
A review of the multifaceted questions we'll ask to determine whether robots have a felt quality of experience — an "inner feel."
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How will AI and robotics transform jobs of the future?
We can either be fearful of artificial intelligence, or embrace it as a tool to help us improve service.
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Wells Fargo report: A.I. will cut 200,000 American bank jobs over next decade
Increasingly sophisticated automation technology can save big money for banks by paring down the workforce.
“It became like a God”
For now, artificial intelligence is nothing to fear. But as it rapidly develops in the years ahead?
Michio Kaku: Feedback loops are creating consciousness
Our ability to make predictions about the future distinguishes our level of consciousness.
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Spot, Boston Dynamics’ robot dog, is finally for sale
The robotics company is allowing select companies to lease the semi-autonomous robot.
You should be skeptical when it comes to hyped-up AI. Here’s why.
These questions can help us think more critically about new developments in artificial intelligence.
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Machines probably aren’t interested in global takeover. Here’s why.
What most people worry about when it comes to artificial intelligence likely comes from science-fiction fantasy.
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MIT launches a fleet of Transformer boats
Clusters of bot boats may offer cities dynamic solutions to rising waters.
How less professionalism will get you ahead in the workplace of the future
When it comes to job security in the future, instead of acting "professional" you may want to act more human.
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The biggest problem in AI? Machines have no common sense.
Correlation doesn't equal causation — we all know this. Well, except robots.
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Space hotel with artificial gravity will be in orbit by 2025
The Von Braun Space Station, based on the concepts of a controversial scientist, is moving ahead with construction plans.
Russia sends humanoid robot to space, fails to dock with ISS
The Russian-built FEDOR was launched on a mission to help ISS astronauts.
Why the Automation Age might still need us around to work
Yes, the robots are coming — but take a breath.
Amazon’s ‘adora-bots’ are now making deliveries
The first wave of the retailer's anticipated automated delivery fleet hits the sidewalks.
Study: most people would rather lose a job to a robot than a human
A surprising study reveals how people feel about being replaced by robots in their jobs.
“Blind” Cheetah 3 robot can climb stairs littered with obstacles
The new design could help the robot explore disaster zones and other dangerous environments.
Can we be racist toward robots? New study suggests yes.
Have you ever noticed how almost all robots are racialized as white?
Neom, Saudi Arabia’s $500 billion megacity, reaches its next phase
Construction of the $500 billion dollar tech city-state of the future is moving ahead.
Thought AIs could never replace human imagination? Think again
If AIs can generate photos of people who don't exist, what else can they imagine?
These are the top 10 emerging technologies of 2019
A glimpse into what a sustainable, inclusive future will look like.
Scientists achieve teleportation breakthrough
Japanese researchers carry out quantum teleportation within a diamond.
Study: Social robots can benefit hospitalized children
A robotic teddy bear could improve physical and emotional outcomes in pediatric patients.
As an automated workforce nears, eight-hour workweek may arise for humans
We're going to have to reckon with our workweek sooner than later.
If machines want to make art, will humans understand it?
Empathy is what allows us to understand works of art, right?