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Microsoft Research unveils The Rho-Alpha Model For Robotics

Robotics, Tech /

To operate effectively in dynamic, unstructured settings, robots require AI trained on diverse sensory data. Microsoft Corp. today introduced Rho-alpha (ρα), the first robotics-focused model derived from its Phi family of vision-language models. Rho-Alpha Boosts Robot Autonomy with VLA Capabilities According to Microsoft, vision-language-action (VLA) models allow physical AI systems to sense, reason, and act […]

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Finland Already Transmits Electricity Wirelessly

Electrical & Electronics, Engineering /

Finnish researchers are advancing wireless power transmission using ultrasonic waves, lasers, and radio frequencies, paving the way for applications in industry, homes, and sensor networks. The project is led by researchers from the Universities of Helsinki and Oulu, aiming to develop safe, efficient, and scalable wireless power solutions for challenging environments. One of the most

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NASA Aims to Deploy a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon and This Is the Reason

Aerospace, Space & Environment /

NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy have confirmed their ongoing collaboration to create a nuclear fission reactor for use on the Moon’s surface. NASA announced it aims to finish the reactor’s development, including possible Earth tests, by 2030. The reactor is intended to provide reliable, long-term power for lunar missions, reducing the need to

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Engineers Build Intelligent Robodog Equipped with AI

Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Robotics /

What happens when you merge Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Alexa with Boston Dynamics’ four-legged robots? The result is “Astro,” an intelligent, hearing-and-seeing robodog. Researchers at Florida Atlantic University’s Machine Perception and Cognitive Robotics Laboratory (MPCR), part of the Center for Complex Systems and Brain Sciences in FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, are bringing

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AI-Driven Robots May Change the Way Tomatoes Are Harvested

Robotics, Tech /

Labor shortages in the agricultural sector are fueling increased interest in robotic solutions for automated harvesting. However, certain crops continue to pose significant challenges for machines. Tomatoes, for instance, grow in clusters, requiring robots to selectively pick only the ripe fruit while leaving unripe ones on the vine. Achieving this consistently demands both accurate decision-making

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Safran Sees Hydrogen Aircraft as a 22nd-Century Technology

Electrical Vehicles, Tech, Transportation & Automation /

The head of French engine manufacturer Safran stated on Wednesday that hydrogen-powered airplanes, promoted by some as a means to significantly reduce carbon emissions from aviation, are not expected to become a practical technology in the near future. Olivier Andries told a French parliamentary committee that “hydrogen in aviation is more suited for the 22nd

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ISS Crew Safely Returns to Earth after a Medical Evacuation

Aerospace, Astronomy /

NASA footage showed four International Space Station crew members splashing down in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday following the first-ever medical evacuation in the station’s history. NASA video showed the capsule carrying American astronauts Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, and Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui touching down off the coast of San

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Astronauts Splash down on Earth after a Space Station Medical Evacuation

Satellites Tech, Space & Environment /

Four astronauts evacuated from the International Space Station (ISS) safely returned to Earth after a “serious” medical issue cut their mission short by a month. The crew’s captain, NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, was the first to leave the spacecraft, smiling and wobbling slightly before lying on a gurney as part of standard procedures. NASA’s Zena

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The Idea of an Autonomous RV Appears to be Thrilling People Everywhere

Automotive, Transportation & Automation /

The Tesla Robovan concept debuted at the company’s “We, Robot” event last October and was met with an enthusiastic response. Interest has surged again after an executive hinted it could evolve into a self-driving RV. A Driverless Design Beyond Urban Mobility The Tesla Robovan prototype is a modular, fully autonomous vehicle for up to 20

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Robot Learns How to Lip-Sync After Observing YouTube Content

Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Tech /

Nearly half of our attention in face-to-face conversation is drawn to lip movements. Yet robots still have difficulty reproducing them accurately. Even the most sophisticated humanoids manage little more than puppet-like mouth motions—assuming they have a face at all. We place disproportionate weight on facial expressions overall, and on lip movement especially. An odd stride

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