Steve Ells, the founder and former CEO of Chipotle, is planning a comeback to the food industry early next year with a new startup. The venture, named Kernel, aims to introduce a chain of restaurants featuring meat-free sandwiches produced by a combination of robots and a minimal human staff. Scheduled to open its first location in Manhattan, Kernel plans to expand with at least a … Continue reading Chipotle founder opening robot-powered, meat-free restaurants

A tragic incident occurred in South Korea where a man in his 40s, an employee of a robotics company, was fatally crushed by a robot that failed to distinguish him from the boxes of food it was handling. The accident took place while the man was inspecting the robot, and the robotic arm, mistaking him for a box of vegetables, grabbed him, pushing his body … Continue reading Man crushed to death by robot in South Korea

Taiwan is currently in the process of developing innovative sea drones and a laser weapon system, drawing inspiration from the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. A global competition is unfolding to create compact drones and laser-based directed-energy weaponry that could potentially reshape the nature of future warfare. Following careful observation of developments in the Ukraine conflict, Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and … Continue reading Lasers and Sea Drones: Taiwan Learns From Recent Global Conflicts

China has unveiled ambitious intentions to engage in large-scale production of humanoid robots, viewing them as potentially as transformative as smartphones. In a comprehensive blueprint released last week, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in China stated that these robots have the potential to “reshape the world.” The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) envisions that by 2025, these robotic products will have … Continue reading China boldly claims it has a plan to mass produce humanoid robots that can ‘reshape the world’ within two years

TikTok has officially announced the discontinuation of its $2 billion Creator Fund, an initiative launched in 2020 with the aim of financially supporting eligible content creators on the platform. A spokesperson for TikTok confirmed this decision on Monday. The Creator Fund was initially established to “help support ambitious creators who are seeking opportunities to foster a livelihood through their innovative content” by providing them with … Continue reading TikTok is ending its $2 billion creator fund 

Boston Dynamics has harnessed ChatGPT to instill a diverse range of personalities in its robotic dog, Spot, empowering it to engage in conversations with people, provide insights about its surroundings, and adapt its behavior in real-time. Leveraging this extensive language model, Spot can now comprehend and respond to queries, identify and elucidate objects in its environment, and independently strategize actions based on different situations. This … Continue reading ChatGPT Gives Boston Dynamics Robot Dog Personalities

Beyond being mere fissures in the ice, crevasses serve a crucial role in the circulation of seawater beneath Antarctic ice shelves. This discovery is the result of research led by Cornell University, made possible by a groundbreaking expedition using an underwater robot. The remotely operated Icefin robot’s journey up and down a crevasse within the base of the Ross Ice Shelf provided the first-ever 3D … Continue reading Underwater robot finds new circulation pattern in Antarctic ice shelf

Envision a factory where humanoid robots, capable of walking, running, and working much like humans, come to life. While this might sound like a scenario from a science fiction film, it’s a reality. Welcome to RoboFab, soon to open its doors right here in the United States. Located in Salem, Oregon, RoboFab is slated to commence operations later this year. The brainchild of Agility Robotics, … Continue reading First humanoid robot factory in the U.S. can crank out 10,000 robots a year

On the night of October 13, an intense emerald beam illuminated the sky over Spokane Valley, seizing the attention of two helicopters flying in the vicinity. This enigmatic, brilliant green light ultimately resulted in the arrest of a 42-year-old man. Johnny R. Blackstock has been taken into custody and is facing two counts of first-degree unlawful discharge of a laser, a felony charge. These allegations … Continue reading Man accused of shining green laser at two helicopters flying over Spokane Valley

Earlier this year, when Figure announced its plans to develop a versatile humanoid robot, the initial excitement was slightly tempered due to the absence of tangible progress beyond renderings of the envisioned robot. While Figure had a compelling vision and a world-class robotics team, there was uncertainty regarding the speed of their progress. However, Figure has since made remarkable strides, revealing its Figure 01 robot … Continue reading Figure Unveils Its Humanoid Robot Prototype

The creators of the Brave1 defense technology cluster have introduced a terrestrial kamikaze robot called the Ratel S for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, as announced by Ukraine’s Minister of Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov, on Telegram on October 24. The Ratel S has the capability to function as a mobile warhead equipped with anti-tank mines or as an armament station. Its advanced technology empowers operators to … Continue reading Ukraine debuts ground-based military anti-tank robot

Oregon State University has issued a cautionary notice to its students, urging them to steer clear of all robots and refrain from opening any food delivery robots due to an ongoing bomb threat on campus. On a Tuesday afternoon, the university in Corvallis, Oregon, issued an alert regarding a bomb threat linked to the Starship food delivery robots. OSU advised individuals not to interact with … Continue reading Oregon State University warns students to ‘avoid all robots,’ amid bomb threat

Amazon has introduced an innovative AI-driven technology designed to detect the tiniest irregularities in delivery vans, including issues such as tire deformations, undercarriage wear, and damaged body parts, all in an effort to prevent on-road complications. This cutting-edge Automated Vehicle Inspection (AVI) system brings peace of mind to fleet managers who, in the past, had to depend solely on visual inspections and manual checks for … Continue reading New AI-powered technology will inspect delivery vans and help keep drivers safe

In response to recent hostilities involving Hamas, Israel has swiftly initiated the deployment of the Iron Beam laser air defense system, according to multiple sources. This strategic decision involves conducting operational tests that will introduce a 100 kW laser as an active component within the Israel Defense Forces’ arsenal. Rafael, the company responsible for designing and manufacturing the Iron Beam, has customized the laser system … Continue reading Israel has begun rapid deployment of the laser air defense system

The extraordinary Hadrian X bricklaying robot arrives at a construction site in the form of a standard truck. However, it quickly transforms, extending a 32-meter (105-foot) boom arm and commences the precise placement of up to 300 large masonry blocks every hour. The sight is quite remarkable. The media has been following this Australian robot since its earlier days as an excavator-mounted prototype back in … Continue reading Bricklaying robots can now build tennis-court-sized walls in 4 hours

Australian researchers have harnessed artificial intelligence to identify and thwart man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks on the widely-used open-source Robot Operating System (ROS). As detailed in an IEEE publication, the researchers executed a penetration test on the American military robot, GVR-BOT, which operates ROS on its onboard computer, to pinpoint vulnerabilities, ItNews reported. During the test, they collected network data from the robot operating in both “legitimate … Continue reading Australian researchers create MITM defence for robot vehicles

U-Freight Logistics in Hong Kong has recently completed an expansion project for its autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and intelligent racking system, which was initially installed two years ago at one of its five freight hubs. This expansion encompasses 12,000 sq ft of the company’s 20,000 sq ft e-commerce fulfillment center (EFC) in Kwai Chung. The AMR and intelligent racking system, along with the associated operating … Continue reading U-Freight expands robot fleet in its Hong Kong

General Dynamics Land Systems is set to unveil the next generation of its Stryker combat vehicles at the upcoming AUSA (Association of the United States Army) exhibition in Washington D.C. scheduled for October 9-11, 2023. According to a press release issued by GDLS, the StrykerQB technology demonstrator has been designed to assume a pivotal role in the Army’s vision for 2030. This new iteration of … Continue reading General Dynamics to unveil StrykerQB armored vehicle at AUSA 2023

A novel breed of robotic dog has emerged, and its capabilities are driven by an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm. Developed by AI researchers at Stanford University and the Shanghai Qi Zhi Institute, this cutting-edge vision-based algorithm empowers these robotic dogs to perform impressive feats, including scaling tall structures, leaping across gaps, maneuvering beneath low-hanging obstacles, and navigating through narrow cracks. Essentially, the algorithm functions as … Continue reading Stanford introduces autonomous robot dogs with AI brains

The United Nations and the Dutch government have jointly unveiled a plan to establish a framework for overseeing the ethical aspects of artificial intelligence (AI). On October 5th, the Dutch Authority for Digital Infrastructure and UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) officially launched a project titled “Supervising AI by Competent Authorities.” This initiative aims to compile data on how European nations regulate AI, … Continue reading UNESCO and Netherlands design AI supervision project for the EU 

Chipotle is experimenting with a robotic assembly line in partnership with the food service platform Hyphen. This prototype robot is designed to prepare salads and bowls. When a digital order includes a salad or bowl, it is directed to the automated system. A container then travels along a conveyor belt, with dispensers adding the requested ingredients. Towards the end of the process, the system elevates … Continue reading Chipotle testing robotic assembly line

The University of Bristol has created an innovative robot with the potential to aid in the early diagnosis of breast cancer. This technology has the capacity to enhance the accessibility of clinical breast examinations by enabling them to be conducted in local pharmacies. To assess the robot’s effectiveness, it underwent testing using a silicone breast model to evaluate its accuracy in detecting breast lumps, BBC … Continue reading Robot designed by Bristol University could diagnose breast cancer early

In a groundbreaking achievement, researchers at Northwestern University have successfully developed an artificial intelligence system capable of autonomously designing a robot. This represents a significant milestone, marking the first time such an accomplishment has been achieved. The researchers tasked the AI with a simple prompt: “design a robot that can walk across a flat surface.” In a matter of seconds, the AI generated a design, … Continue reading AI creates a robot from scratch in seconds at Northwestern University

Tokyo-based startup Tsubame Industries has introduced a 14.8-feet, four-wheeled robot reminiscent of the iconic “Mobile Suit Gundam” from the immensely popular Japanese animated series. This incredible creation can be yours for a price of $3 million, as reported. by Fox News. Dubbed ARCHAX, after the prehistoric avian dinosaur archaeopteryx, this robot is equipped with cockpit monitors that receive real-time camera feed from external cameras. This … Continue reading Tokyo startup unveils 14.8-foot Gundam-style robot for $3 million

Late last week, Meta acknowledged that it has employed an extensive volume of publicly accessible Facebook posts to educate its AI models, as reported by Reuters. With the ongoing surge in AI advancement, content creators are increasingly questioning tech firms’ utilization of their material in the evolution of cutting-edge AI tools. In the case of Facebook, these “content creators” encompass billions of individuals, Axios reported. … Continue reading Meta says its AI trains on your Instagram posts