Robots
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Can Robots Write? Machine Learning Produces Dazzling Results, But Some Assembly is Still Required
You might have seen a recent article from The Guardian written by “a robot”. Here’s a sample: I know that my brain is not a “feeling brain”. But it is capable of making rational, logical decisions. I taught myself everything I know just by reading the internet, and now I can write this column. My…
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This Robotic Backpack Takes the Load Off
As we enter the fall hiking season, we may find ourselves carrying the bare necessities in a heavy backpack: a sleeping bag, a can of bug spray, a small stove, or even a case of White Claw. Until now, you and your muscles would have to lug all this junk through the woods. Now a…
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This Lightning Fast Robotic Tongue Ensures You’ll Snatch the Last Container of Clorox Wipes
Watch any kid play with a tape measure and you’ll understand where researchers from the Seoul National University of Science and Technology found the inspiration for their new chameleon-like robot that can snag objects with its artificial tongue over 76 centimetres away in less than 600 milliseconds.
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I Remain Unsettled By These Robots
Ford now has some robot “dogs” that do tasks at its transmission plant in Sterling Heights, Michigan. I hate them.