Image Credits:gizmodoAmazon has long embraced robotics in its warehouses, using a variety of machines from squat bots to tall crane-like models. It’s like a capitalist, e-commerce droid world—just with worse names. While robots handle most warehouse tasks, package delivery remains largely untouched by automation—for now.Amazon to Test Humanoid Robots for Last-Mile Deliveries in San...
Image Credit: PixabayEver wonder why some people wake up refreshed after just a few hours of sleep, while others can’t function without a full eight?Take former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher—she famously slept only four hours a night, working late and rising early without missing a beat.For the average person, though, that kind of...
Image Credits: PixabayEdith Cowan University (ECU) researchers are developing a new method to help machines better recognize human facial expressions and become more emotionally aware.“As digital systems like virtual assistants and wellness apps interact more with people, it’s crucial they understand human emotions,” said ECU Ph.D. student Sharjeel Tahir.A More Human Approach to Emotion...
Image Credits: medicalxpress"Medical professionals typically assess wounds through visual inspection, a method often limited by subjectivity. Nitric oxide (NO), released by immune cells during inflammation, is crucial for healing as it helps coordinate the recovery process."Measuring nitric oxide in wounds is difficult because it degrades quickly and exists in very low amounts. Additionally, wound...
Image Credits: PixabayThe Trump administration has reportedly introduced new export restrictions on chip design software in an effort to further limit China’s capacity to develop and utilize advanced AI chips.Companies including Siemens EDA, Cadence Design Systems, and Synopsys have confirmed receiving notifications from the U.S. Commerce Department regarding new export controls on electronic design...
Image Credits:TechcrunchSamsung’s venture capital arm is reportedly planning to invest in California-based medical device startup Exo in a funding round that could reach $100 million, according to Bloomberg sources.The round is led by Sands Capital, Bold Capital, and Qubit Health Capital, with Qubit’s chairman, Imar Ishrak, expected to join Exo’s board.Exo Innovates Handheld AI-Powered...
Image Credits: Science alertYour vision might be sharp enough to read small print at the optometrist from a few meters away, but it pales in comparison to a new device recently demonstrated by researchers. This device successfully scanned tiny individual characters from a staggering distance of 1.36 kilometers (about 0.85 miles).How Intensity Interferometry Redefines...
Image Credits: PixabayCan artificial intelligence (AI) recommend suitable actions in emotionally intense situations? Researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the University of Bern (UniBE) evaluated six generative AIs—including ChatGPT—using emotional intelligence (EI) tests normally intended for humans.The results showed that these AIs not only exceeded average human performance but also created new...
Image Credits: WaymoThe California Public Utilities Commission has authorized Waymo to extend its commercial robotaxi service, allowing the Alphabet company to operate its driverless ride-hailing vehicles in more communities south of San Francisco.Waymo Maintains Current Robotaxi Operations Across San Francisco and Silicon ValleyThe company stated on X that the approval will not alter its...
Image Credits:GoogleGoogle announced during its Android Show—held ahead of the 2025 I/O developer conference—that Gemini, its generative AI, will be rolled out to all vehicles compatible with Android Auto in the coming months.According to the company, incorporating Gemini into Android Auto, and later this year into vehicles with Google’s built-in operating system, will enhance...
