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Fugro supports debut of Lunar Terrain Vehicle prototype![]() Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 09, 2024 Earlier this year, Fugro Australia's Space Automation, AI, and Robotics Control Complex (SpAARC) entered into a partnership with U.S. space exploration company Intuitive Machines to aid their phase 1 feasibility contract with NASA for a Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV). On Friday, JSC's Space Centre Houston, hosted the unveiling of the first prototype, named Moon RACER. Fugro, known for its expertise in advanced robotics in challenging environments, is contributing to the LTV's development as part of N ... read more |
Argonne to help drive AI revolution in astronomy with new institute led by Northwestern UniversityLemont IL (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 The U.S. National Science Foundation and Simons Foundation have selected a group of institutions, including Argonne, to receive funding to establish an AI and astronomy institute called the NSF-Simo ... more
Bridgestone, Astrobotic Collaborate on Lunar Rover TiresTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 03, 2024 Bridgestone Corporation announced a new partnership with Astrobotic Technology to jointly develop a specialized tire for lunar rovers. With over 90 years of experience in tire development, Bri ... more
Saab deploys advanced autonomous swarm tech in major AUKUS defense trialLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 Saab's cutting-edge Autonomous Swarm technology was prominently showcased in the Project Convergence 2024 trials in the United States, a month-long demonstration that highlighted advancements in AI- ... more
First artwork by humanoid robot sells for over $1.0 millionLondon (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 A portrait of English mathematician Alan Turing became the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be sold at auction, fetching more than $1.0 million on Thursday. ... more |
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Radiation level of robot-retrieved Fukushima debris testedTokyo (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 Technicians tested the radiation level of debris from inside a damaged reactor at Japan's Fukushima plant on Tuesday after it was removed by a robot for the first time since the nuclear power station was hit by a tsunami in 2011. ... more |
SpaceX prepares resupply mission to ISSWashington DC (UPI) Nov 4, 2024 SpaceX is scheduled to launch Monday night from Florida to get some 6,000 pounds of supplies to the International Space Station. ... more
NASA to launch innovative solar coronagraph to Space StationGreenbelt MD (SPX) Oct 31, 2024 NASA's Coronal Diagnostic Experiment (CODEX) is ready to launch to the International Space Station to reveal new details about the solar wind including its origin and its evolution. Launching ... more
AI robot 'art' might fetch $180K through Sotheby's auctionWashington DC (UPI) Oct 31, 2024 A robot powered by artificial intelligence created an abstract portrait of Alan Turing that could sell for an estimated $180,000. ... more
Siemens acquires AI specialist Altair EngineeringBerlin (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 German industrial giant Siemens announced Wednesday it had acquired software specialist Altair Engineering, valuing the US company at around $10 billion, with the aim of strengthening its position in artificial intelligence. ... more |
Internet firms must face consequences, says authorParis (AFP) Oct 30, 2024 After 25 years as a blogger, campaigner for digital freedoms and virulent critic of big tech companies, Cory Doctorow is starting to see some green shoots of optimism. ... more ![]() |
AI boom unleashes wave of new applications across ChinaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 29, 2024 "I'm thirsty," a visitor told a towering humanoid robot standing 1.7 meters tall and weighing 65 kilograms at the 7th World Voice Expo in Hefei, East China's Anhui province. Without hesitation ... more
Perseverance surveys its path as it ascends Jezero CraterLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 29, 2024 NASA's Perseverance rover is navigating a challenging climb up Jezero Crater's western slope, aiming to reach the rim by early December. During the ascent, the rover captured a panoramic view of Jez ... more
Humans and AI: Do they work better together or alone?Boston MA (SPX) Oct 29, 2024 The potential of human-AI collaboration has captured our imagination: a future where human creativity and AI's analytical power combine to make critical decisions and solve complex problems. But new ... more
Global network of undersea robots unveils hidden depths of phytoplankton biomassLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 29, 2024 Marine phytoplankton play a critical role in Earth's ecosystems, driving primary production and anchoring the global carbon cycle. These microscopic organisms, which thrive in the sunlit layers of t ... more |
A faster, better way to train general-purpose robotsBoston MA (SPX) Oct 29, 2024 In the classic cartoon "The Jetsons," Rosie the robotic maid seamlessly switches from vacuuming the house to cooking dinner to taking out the trash. But in real life, training a general-purpose robo ... more
Red Rocks with Green Spots at 'Serpentine Rapids'West Lafayette, IN (SPX) Oct 27, 2024 After discovering and sampling the "leopard spots" of "Bright Angel," it became apparent that Perseverance's journey of discovery in this region was not yet finished. Approximately 20 sols (Martian ... more
CrewMate vehicle shows potential in aiding solar field workers with PV panel installationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 28, 2024 CrewMate, a semi-autonomous lift-assist vehicle created by Moog Construction, has completed a successful field trial near Niagara Falls, N.Y., showcasing its ability to support solar field workers i ... more
Developing 3D smart energy devices with radiant cooling and solar absorptionTokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 28, 2024 A team of researchers at the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), led by Professor Bonghoon Kim from the Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering, has introduced a ... more |
Indonesia bets on SE Asia's first battery plant to become EV hubKarawang, Indonesia (AFP) Oct 27, 2024 Rows of robotic arms move with precision to assemble nickel-based battery cells on the production line at Indonesia's inaugural electric vehicle battery plant, the first in Southeast Asia. ... more
Waymo ramps up robotaxi push with $5.6 bn in fundingSan Francisco (AFP) Oct 25, 2024 Waymo on Friday said it raised $5.6 billion from investors to expand a robotaxi program now operating in Los Angeles, Phoenix and San Francisco. ... more
GITAI Inchworm Robotic Arm passes key Lunar simulation test, achieves TRL6Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 24, 2024 GITAI USA Inc. (GITAI), a leader in space robotics, has announced that its Inchworm-type Robotic Arm has successfully completed testing and achieved Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL6). The tests we ... more
US unveils national security memorandum on AIWashington (AFP) Oct 24, 2024 The United States unveiled Thursday a framework to address national security risks posed by artificial intelligence, a year after President Joe Biden issued an executive order on regulating the technology. ... more |
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Listening skills bring human-like touch to robotsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 Imagine sitting in a dark movie theater, shaking your drink to hear how much soda is left. Now, researchers at Duke University are working to bring this type of human sensory ability to robots with ... more |
AI system developed to evaluate IVF embryo quality using time-lapse imagesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have created an AI-based system capable of accurately evaluating the chromosomal status of in vitro-fertilized (IVF) embryos using only time-lapse video images ... more
Perplexity seeks news allies as it challenges GoogleSan Francisco (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 Perplexity AI chief Aravind Srinivas said Wednesday that he hopes to collaborate with news publishers which accuse the Google challenger of freeloading off their work. ... more
ABBA's Bjorn among 11,000 artists issuing AI warningLos Angeles, United States (AFP) Oct 22, 2024 Thousands of artists including ABBA singer Bjorn Ulvaeus, Hollywood actress Julianne Moore and Nobel laureate Kazuo Ishiguro have signed a statement warning about the unlicensed use of artificial intelligence. ... more
Microsoft introduces autonomous AI agentsSan Francisco (AFP) Oct 21, 2024 Microsoft on Monday said it was enhancing its AI offerings with new autonomous agent capabilities as the tech titan aims to accelerate business adoption of artificial intelligence. ... more |
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