Robots
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You’re Supposed to Be Comforted by This Faceless Robotic Vibrating Cat, Not Horrified
If there’s one sure sign a creature isn’t of this world, but some other horrific realm, it’s a lack of a face. For the creators of the MeowEver, a cat-shaped pillow that simulates purring, a lack of a face is instead supposed to be an endearing trait, and encourage users to cuddle up with the…
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The DyRET Robot Can Rearrange Its Body To Walk in New Environments
Imagine running on a cement footpath, and then suddenly through dry sand. Just to keep upright, you would have to slow down and change the way you run. In the same way, a walking robot would have to change its gait to handle different surfaces. Generally, we humans and most robots can only change how…
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Spot the Robot Dog Has Been Weaponised
A marketing collective has realised all our deepest fears by strapping a paintball gun to Boston Dynamics’ robot dog Spot.
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How AI Can Affect Our Decisions
Have you ever used Google Assistant, Apple’s Siri or Amazon Alexa to make decisions for you? Perhaps you asked it what new movies have good reviews, or to recommend a cool restaurant in your neighbourhood. Artificial intelligence and virtual assistants are constantly being refined, and may soon be making appointments for you, offering medical advice,…