A study analyzing over seven million digital publications reveals that more than one-quarter of scholarly articles are not being adequately archived and preserved. Published in the Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication, the findings suggest that systems for preserving online papers have not kept pace with the growth of research output. Digital object identifiers (DOIs), unique fingerprints used to identify and link specific publications, were … Continue reading More than 2 million research papers have disappeared from the Internet

Employees at an Amazon.com Inc. warehouse near Seattle recently witnessed a glimpse of the future of work—a 5-foot-9-inch robot named Digit. Developed by Agility Robotics Inc., Digit is designed for a specific task: picking up empty yellow bins from a shelf and transporting them to a conveyor. Although still in the testing phase, Digit represents a significant technological advancement and places Agility Robotics at the … Continue reading Humanoids at Amazon Provide Glimpse of Automated Workplace

General Atomics’ recently unveiled air combat drone has completed its maiden flight, marking a significant advancement in the Air Force’s pursuit of what it terms as the “first of a second generation” of autonomous aircraft. Known as the XQ-67A, this drone is a derivative of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.’s (GA-ASI) Gambit series of aircraft. GA-ASI is proposing the Gambit series for the Air Force’s … Continue reading General Atomics’ ‘robot wingman’ makes first flight

Electric Sheep Robotics (ESR), the company pioneering a large-scale outdoor maintenance enterprise driven by artificial intelligence and robotics, has introduced a new robot named Verdie for outdoor maintenance, utilizing its proprietary AI and robotics software. Verdie, like other ESR robots, is powered by Electric Sheep’s AI agent, ES1. ES1, leveraging recent advancements in GenAI, is a learned world model enabling reasoning and planning for both … Continue reading Robotics company debuts new landscaping robot

Physicists from CERN and the University of Tokyo have achieved a significant advancement in understanding the characteristics of positronium, a fleeting and unstable particle. In a successful experiment, the AEgIS collaboration, using a laser tailored for the task, managed to decrease the temperature of a positronium cloud by over 50%. Positronium is a unique particle system comprising an electron and its antiparticle, the positron. Simultaneously, … Continue reading Positronium Cooled By Laser in a World First

The world’s largest wireless telecom fair, the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, showcased numerous connected devices from tech companies, concluding on Thursday. Among the innovations presented, Alef Aeronautics, a US firm, unveiled the world’s first functioning flying car, an electric-powered vehicle that has secured airworthiness certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The prototype can carry two individuals for approximately 110 miles (170 kilometers), … Continue reading Robot dogs and flying cars at tech conference

Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo-pendous has recently reopened after an extensive months-long refurbishment, unveiling not only a new menu but also introducing a novel fry robot employee named Horton. According to team members at the Seuss Landing restaurant in Universal Islands of Adventure, a new robot, affectionately named Horton after the elephant protagonist in Dr. Seuss’ “Horton Hears a Who,” is now responsible for crafting French … Continue reading Fry Robot Named Horton Preparing Food at Universal Orlando Resort

San Antonio International Airport is set to enhance its security measures with the introduction of an autonomous robot. Following a 7 to 3 vote by the San Antonio city council on Thursday, city officials sanctioned a year-long contract with Knightscope, a California-based developer specializing in autonomous security robots. The agreement involves renting the K5 robot for $21,000. Weighing 420 lbs and standing at 5ft 4in, … Continue reading Texas’s San Antonio airport will get a 420lb autonomous security robot

Motorola redefined the concept of a smartphone at MWC 2024 in Barcelona by unveiling its innovative Adaptive Display. I had the opportunity to test this futuristic technology, even wrapping it around my wrist with a tangible pinch. This development takes the Moto Razr+ idea to new heights. When laid flat, the 6.9″ FullHD+ pOLED display operates as a full Android experience, similar to any standard … Continue reading Motorola’s Smartphone Wraps Around The Wrist

Samsung’s newest wearable, the Galaxy Ring, is set to debut with health-tracking functionalities, encompassing features such as heart rate and sleep monitoring. Additionally, users will receive a daily readiness score, according to a senior executive at Samsung who spoke with CNBC. In an extensive interview, Hon Pak, the head of Samsung Electronics’ digital health team, delved into various aspects, including the company’s initial venture into … Continue reading Samsung debuts a ‘smart ring’ with health-tracking features

Construction robotics startup Monumental recently revealed securing $25 million in funding with the aim of addressing the labor, cost, and sustainability challenges prevalent in the global construction industry. Established in 2021, Monumental specializes in creating small, electric, and agile autonomous ground vehicles (AGVs). These robots navigate freely across the challenging terrain of construction sites, offering a solution to labor shortages and escalating costs. The Amsterdam-based … Continue reading A company’s AI-powered robots can lay bricks

The emergence of early drone equivalents, akin to “killer robots,” has been witnessed in conflicts such as those in Ukraine and Gaza. While these drones are currently under human control, the prospect of a future where autonomous weapons, guided by artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced robotics, dominate the battlefield is becoming a reality. Major powers, including the U.S., are actively developing self-guided autonomous weapons systems, … Continue reading Swarms of AI “killer robots” are the future of war

The Colombian government has announced an expedition to recover items of “incalculable value” from the wreck of the legendary San Jose galleon, which sank in 1708 while carrying gold, silver, and emeralds estimated to be worth billions of dollars. Culture Minister Juan David Correa stated that, seven years after the discovery of the wreck off Colombia’s coast, an underwater robot would be deployed to extract … Continue reading Colombia to use underwater robot to remove treasures worth billions from 18th-century shipwreck

As part of the agricultural industry revolution, robots are making their way onto farms, bringing forth a wave of technological advancements. Among the adopted technologies are two Lely robotic milkers, which autonomously milk cows while monitoring various parameters such as cow activity, rumination, resting time, temperature, and milk quality and quantity. A Barn-E robot takes care of manure cleanup within the barn, contributing to cleaner … Continue reading Robots invading farms as part of revolution of agriculture industry

Nvidia, Jeff Bezos, and several prominent technology firms are investing in Figure AI, a startup focused on developing human-like robots. The company is securing approximately $675 million in funding, valuing it at around $2 billion before the investment, as reported by Bloomberg. Figure AI has garnered significant interest from the tech industry, attracting investments from major players such as Microsoft, contributing $95 million, and Nvidia, … Continue reading Nvidia, Intel, and Jeff Bezos invest millions in AI humanoid robot company

The field of esthetics is incorporating artificial intelligence with a new application in eyelash extensions. Luum, a Bay Area-based company, has introduced an AI-powered eyelash extension machine, currently accessible at select locations in California. Nathan Harding, CEO and co-founder of Luum, headquartered in Oakland, California, explained in an interview with Fox News Digital that the company is leveraging robotics and AI to “completely transform the … Continue reading AI comes to the world of beauty as eyelash robot uses artificial intelligence to place fake lashes

On Tuesday, Mayor Eric Adams disclosed that he has an alternative plan for an NYPD robot that has been in storage at the Times Square subway station since the conclusion of its two-month trial period last fall. However, he refrained from providing details about his intended use for the robot. “We have another plan. I want to do with the [Knightscope] K5, I don’t want to … Continue reading Mayor Adams mum about ‘another plan’ for big NYPD droid now in storage in Times Square

In the serene tranquility of Xpres-Spa at Harry Reid International Airport, amidst the bustling chaos of the terminal, employee Sarah Mikel showcased the store’s latest offering—an automated manicure service. Demonstrating the innovative robotic manicure, Mikel followed the cues from the machine. Opting for a vibrant red shade, she comfortably settled in for the experience. The mechanized manicurist meticulously painted Mikel’s nails one at a time, … Continue reading Travelers at Las Vegas airport give thumbs-up to robot manicurist

A breakthrough in aiding visually impaired individuals may be on the horizon, as researchers from the University of Glasgow, in collaboration with industry and charity partners, have introduced RoboGuide—a robotic service powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that could revolutionize navigation for the visually impaired. RoboGuide not only facilitates independent movement for its users but also communicates information about their surroundings through AI technology. The robot … Continue reading RoboGuide robot dog uses AI to assist the visually impaired

Curious to witness a turtle pedaling a bike across the ocean? Now, thanks to OpenAI’s latest text-to-video model, Sora, that whimsical scene can be animated within seconds. Although currently not accessible to the public, OpenAI introduced Sora on Thursday, triggering a surge of reactions online. AI enthusiasts swiftly began envisioning various creative possibilities with this groundbreaking technology. Simultaneously, concerns surfaced regarding its potential impact on … Continue reading OpenAI teases ‘Sora,’ its new text-to-video AI model

On Friday, prominent technology firms collectively pledged to voluntarily embrace “reasonable precautions” in order to prevent the misuse of artificial intelligence tools for the disruption of democratic elections globally. Leaders from Adobe, Amazon, Google, IBM, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, and TikTok assembled at the Munich Security Conference to introduce a new framework outlining their approach to addressing AI-generated deepfakes designed to deceive voters. Additionally, twelve other … Continue reading Tech companies sign accord to combat AI-generated election trickery

Recently, the United States carried out a cyberattack against an Iranian military ship involved in gathering intelligence on cargo vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, according to three U.S. officials. The cyberattack, occurring more than a week ago, was part of the Biden administration’s response to a drone attack by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq that resulted in the killing of three … Continue reading America conducted cyberattack on suspected Tehran spy ship

Since the 1960s, scientists have identified over a dozen fundamental particles, seamlessly fitting into the theoretical structure known as the Standard Model – the most comprehensive description physicists have of the subatomic realm. The Higgs boson, the last fundamental particle anticipated by the Standard Model, was co-discovered by the CMS and ATLAS experiments at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider in 2012. Despite this significant milestone, numerous … Continue reading Scientists expand search for new particles at the Large Hadron Collider

A Turkish cotton farmer has developed an innovative electric and autonomous field robot capable of potentially increasing cotton harvests by up to 20% on existing farms. The inventor of Afara asserts that conventional self-propelled harvesters often leave between 5% and 20% of cotton yields on the plants due to inherent limitations in existing farm equipment, plant density on farms, and other factors. The only viable … Continue reading Cotton-picking electric robot could boost farm output by up to 20%

On Saturday night, a crowd in San Francisco’s Chinatown surrounded a Waymo robotaxi, breaking its windows and igniting fireworks inside, leading to the vehicle catching fire, as reported by the company. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. on Jackson Street near Grant Avenue. Waymo clarified that the autonomous vehicle wasn’t carrying any passengers at the time, and fortunately, no injuries were reported. The motive behind … Continue reading Robotaxi goes up in flames after crowd attacks vehicle