The Department of Homeland Security plans to deploy four-legged robots, similar to Boston Dynamics’ creations, in raids on suspects. These robots, equipped with capabilities to jam networks, disable devices, and provide video and audio feedback, will act as “walking denial of service attacks” to enhance tactical operations. The robots, such as the NEO model, can disable “Internet of Things” devices like cameras, which is particularly … Continue reading Department of Homeland Security to use robot dogs in raids

Galbot, a robotics start-up from Beijing, plans to challenge major tech giants in the global humanoid robot market. Backed by the Hong Kong government, Galbot aims to use Hong Kong as a gateway to enter developed markets with high labor costs. Co-founder Yao Tengzhou shared this strategy following a partnership announcement with the Hong Kong Investment Corp. The company will face competition from established firms … Continue reading Hong Kong-backed humanoid robot maker wants to take on tech giants

Minnesota is set to enter a new era of transportation with the implementation of the “Jetsons law” on August 1. This legislation officially defines a “roadable aircraft” as a vehicle capable of both flying and driving on public highways. The law streamlines the registration process for these dual-purpose vehicles, allowing them to use tail numbers instead of traditional license plates. While on the road, these … Continue reading New ‘Jetsons law’ paves the way for flying cars starting August 1

Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have successfully created livermorium (element 116) using a titanium particle beam for the first time. This breakthrough brings researchers closer to reaching the “island of stability,” a theoretical point where superheavy elements might be more stable and easier to study. Reiner Kruecken, director of nuclear science at the lab, noted that while producing element 120 will be more challenging, … Continue reading Physicists Just Created an Element Using a Particle Beam

Major League Baseball (MLB) is considering testing robot umpires in spring training next year, with a potential full rollout in the 2026 season. The automated ball-strike system (ABS) has been in use in minor leagues since 2019, but MLB is still refining the strike zone parameters. Commissioner Rob Manfred indicated that spring training in 2024 could be used to trial the technology, with a 2026 … Continue reading Robot umpire challenge system could be tested next spring training

Robotics and AI specialist Vayu has introduced its new autonomous delivery robot, the One, which can navigate stores and streets at speeds of up to 20 mph. The company has also secured its first major order for the robots. Founded by former Velodyne, Apple, and Lyft professionals, Vayu focuses on advanced AI technology for autonomous deliveries, Electrek has reported. The company, which has raised $12.7 … Continue reading Vayu unveils ‘first-of-its-kind’ LiDAR-free delivery robot

Raytheon UK, in partnership with the Defense Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), has successfully tested the High-Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS) on a British Army Wolfhound armored vehicle at Dstl’s Porton Down range. This test, the first of its kind in the UK, demonstrates the HELWS’s ability to track and engage targets while mounted on a vehicle. Designed to … Continue reading UK successfully tests Raytheon’s laser gun

Elon Musk has postponed the rollout of the Tesla Optimus humanoid robot. Initially, Musk projected that Optimus would be in use at Tesla factories by the end of 2024 and available for consumer purchase by late 2025. However, the updated timeline now targets “low production” for internal use in 2025 and “high production” for external customers in 2026, marking about a one-year delay, Electrek has … Continue reading Musk delays Tesla Optimus humanoid robot timeline

OpenAI is launching GPT-4o Mini, a more affordable and lighter model for developers, which is priced lower than full-sized models and offers improved capabilities over GPT-3.5. This move aims to make AI more accessible to a broader range of users and developers, who often face high costs with existing models. Starting today, GPT-4o Mini will be available to ChatGPT users on Free, Plus, and Team … Continue reading OpenAI is releasing a cheaper, smarter model

Tokyo Robotics has released a new video showcasing its humanoid robot, Torobo, skillfully hammering a nail into wood. Standing 1660 mm tall with a reach of 680 mm, Torobo’s arm payloads are 8 kg in typical use and up to 20 kg at maximum force. The robot’s advanced features include torque sensors for precise force control and safe interaction, along with a 7-axis dual-arm system … Continue reading Torobo humanoid robot accurately hammers nail, shows potential for industrial use

Cigarette butts, the second most common form of litter globally, are problematic due to their toxicity and environmental impact. With over 4 trillion butts discarded annually, they leach harmful chemicals and contribute to ecosystem damage. To address this, researchers at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) have developed VERO, a quadrupedal robot designed for cleaning cigarette butts. VERO, based on Unitree’s AlienGo, features vacuums on … Continue reading Robot Dog Cleans Up Beaches With Foot-Mounted Vacuums

CrowdStrike’s latest update to its Falcon Sensor software caused a major global tech outage on Friday due to inadequate quality checks. The faulty update disrupted systems for banks, airlines, hospitals, and government offices using Microsoft Windows, leading to widespread crashes. Security experts noted that the flawed code, which affected configuration or malware detection signatures, likely slipped through quality assurance. The update’s rapid deployment without thorough … Continue reading CrowdStrike update that caused global outage likely skipped checks

Hellen Obiri, the Kenyan distance runner and two-time Olympic silver medalist, will make history at the 2024 Paris Olympics with her revolutionary footwear. She will be wearing the Cloudboom Strike LS, a spray-on sneaker from sportswear company On. The “LS” stands for LightSpray, a trademarked technology that creates the shoe’s upper part by spraying a continuous filament onto a foot form held by a robotic … Continue reading Spray-on sneaker created by robot in 6 minutes will make history at 2024 Olympics

All cars in the EU must now be equipped with speed-limiting AI technology due to new regulations. The Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) systems, which became mandatory on July 7, use AI, GPS data, and onboard cameras to monitor and control vehicle speed. If a driver exceeds the speed limit, the system can automatically slow down the vehicle. ISAs determine speed limits by analyzing road markings … Continue reading All cars in EU to be fitted with speed-limiting AI tech

The artificial intelligence boom has significantly impacted big tech companies, leading to a surge in their energy consumption and carbon emissions. The success of large language models like ChatGPT has driven this increased energy demand. According to the Electric Power Research Institute, AI queries require about 10 times the electricity of traditional Google searches, with ChatGPT requests consuming 2.9 watt-hours each. Emerging AI capabilities, such … Continue reading AI Boom Wreaking Havoc On Electrical Grids Across USA

Meet Athena, a cutting-edge security robot developed by Kody Robots, designed for round-the-clock surveillance. With advanced AI, Athena adapts to various security challenges, operating in any weather or time. It features four 18x zoom cameras, thermal imaging capable of detecting temperatures from 50 to 1022°F, and 360° Ultra HD recording for detailed monitoring. Standing about 4 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 121 pounds, Athena … Continue reading Athena: The Next-Gen Security Robot Revolutionizing Surveillance with AI

AT&T has revealed that a hacker has stolen records of calls and texts from nearly all of its wireless customers, as stated in a recent financial filing. The compromised data does not include call or text content, personal information, or Social Security numbers, but identifies phone numbers involved in interactions and summarizes call durations. In response, AT&T has implemented additional cybersecurity measures and closed the … Continue reading AT&T says hacker stole some data from ‘nearly all’ wireless customers

Tesla is playing a key role in China’s ambitious expansion of computing power, which aims to increase from 230 exaflops to 300 exaflops by next year. Yovole Network, a Shanghai-based cloud computing data center service provider, has partnered with Tesla to address the significant energy demands of this endeavor. Yan Gang, Yovole Network’s technical director, highlighted their adoption of Tesla Megapacks for energy storage, complementing … Continue reading Tesla to help China power its computing expansion with Megapacks

Ukraine is prioritizing the development of unmanned land systems as part of its strategy to enhance domestic weapons manufacturing, announced Oleksandr Kamyshin, Ukraine’s minister for strategic industries. During a briefing at the NATO summit, Kamyshin emphasized plans to deploy more of these systems on the frontline within the next year. These land robots will serve various roles including medical evacuation, logistics, de-mining, and combat tasks. … Continue reading Ukraine bets on land robots for next phase of war 

Researchers at the University of Michigan are exploring the potential of artificial intelligence in understanding dog communication. They are developing tools to differentiate between playful and aggressive barks, aiming to extract details like the dog’s age, breed, and sex from its vocalizations. Rada Mihalcea, director of U-M’s AI laboratory, highlights the use of speech processing models originally trained on human speech to delve into the … Continue reading AI to decode what dog barks mean

American Rounds, a vending machine company, is pioneering a new approach to ammunition sales using artificial intelligence and facial recognition technology to verify buyers’ ages. This advanced method aims to ensure compliance with U.S. regulations that mandate purchasers be at least 18 or 21 years old, depending on the type of firearm ammunition. The company’s machines, equipped with AI, card scanning, and facial recognition software, … Continue reading AI-Powered Vending Machines Selling Bullets

China is reportedly set to deploy autonomous killer robots in combat within two years, according to defense analysts. The country has unveiled robotic dogs armed with machine guns, developed by Unitree Robotics, during recent military exercises. Analysts suggest that China’s rapid advancement in autonomous systems, unencumbered by AI concerns, allows them to innovate in military technologies like new ship, submarine, and fighter aircraft designs at … Continue reading China set to release killer robots into battle

Several companies are currently grappling with the issue of scrapers attempting to harvest their text, marking the latest battleground in a growing conflict between websites that host textual content and AI firms eager to use it for training their algorithms. The surge in artificial intelligence development has spurred a demand for large amounts of text, essential for training advanced AI models like ChatGPT. This demand … Continue reading The intense battle to stop AI bots from taking over internet

At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2024, experts highlighted the transformative potential of humanoid robots in various industries, marking a new era in AI development. Hosted by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the Humanoid Robots Forum gathered AI and robotics specialists to unveil cutting-edge innovations and discuss their applications and future challenges. Wang Xiangyun, managing partner of Peakview Capital, emphasized that humanoid … Continue reading Humanoid robots in the spotlight at technology conference

Tesla unveiled its second-generation humanoid robot, Optimus, at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. This marked a rare appearance of an American AI product at China’s premier AI event. Optimus, powered by Tesla’s proprietary neural network and computer vision technology, represents the future of robotics with its versatile capabilities. During Tesla’s shareholder meeting, CEO Elon Musk suggested that Optimus, though not yet in full-scale … Continue reading Tesla shows its humanoid robot Optimus at China AI conference