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On Feb 28, 2020
@KUKA_Americas shared
Contrary to popular belief, automation isn’t on the verge of wiping out millions of jobs. U.S. unemployment is at historic lows, even as multiple industries increase their adoption of robots. >> https://t.co/x6ndxMBseL via @RoboticBusiness #robotics #robots #automation #mfg https://t.co/8U89NEo8DK
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HR headaches to get relief from robots in manufacturing, says KUKA exec

HR headaches to get relief from robots in manufacturing, says KUKA exec

Human resources departments at manufacturers are faced with a shrinking, aging workforce, and cobots can help HR by improving safety and morale.

On Mar 3, 2020
@FrontRoboticsAI shared
New Research: Test Bench for Evaluation of a Soft Robotic Link: In this paper we describe the control approaches tested in the improved version of an existing soft robotic neck with two Degrees Of Freedom (DOF), able to achieve flexion,… https://t.co/IysvHiQ3p4 #Robotics #AI
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Test Bench for Evaluation of a Soft Robotic Link

Test Bench for Evaluation of a Soft Robotic Link

In this paper we describe the control approaches tested in the improved version of an existing soft robotic neck with two Degrees Of Freedom (DOF), able to achieve flexion, extension, and ...

On Mar 3, 2020
@engadget shared
The next 'Destiny 2' season tasks you with saving the Last City (again) https://t.co/WeoduXcMEh https://t.co/qQrS9JX4sX
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On Feb 26, 2020
@DesignNews shared
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10 Black-owned Tech Companies You Should Know

10 Black-owned Tech Companies You Should Know

These black-owned companies are breaking new ground in AI, robotics, medtech, battery tech, and more.

On Feb 28, 2020
@engadget shared
IBM and Microsoft support the Vatican’s guidelines for ethical AI https://t.co/ppHXLpWAtQ https://t.co/TOkm2L5JDe
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IBM and Microsoft support the Vatican’s guidelines for ethical AI

IBM and Microsoft support the Vatican’s guidelines for ethical AI

IBM and Microsoft are among the first to sign the Vatican's "Rome Call for AI Ethics."

On Mar 3, 2020
@RobotLaunch shared
svrobo: RT WITIatUC: Chief Innovation Officer richlyons kicks off TechCrunch with #robotics ucberkeley: CPAR citrisnews People and Robotics Initiatives https://t.co/XOLAh9hOX7, Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research (BAIR) Lab & BAIR Commons; Inclusi… https://t.co/mUei1xJIkq
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CITRIS People and Robots (CPAR)

CITRIS People and Robots (CPAR)

Cloud Robotics, Deep Learning, Human-Centric Automation, and Bio-Inspired Robotics are among the primary research themes of the CITRIS People and Robots Initiative that focuses on new ...

On Mar 2, 2020
@engadget shared
Google algorithm lets robots teach themselves to walk https://t.co/z5FfZWybRm https://t.co/MgYajD1JqZ
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Google algorithm lets robots teach themselves to walk

Google algorithm lets robots teach themselves to walk

Tweaking existing algorithms allowed the robot to learn to walk without human intervention.

On Feb 28, 2020
@RethinkRobotics shared
Which factors should building managers keep in mind, when automating some of the most difficult and repetitive tasks? https://t.co/Xswwt7ngha
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3 Things Building Managers Should Know to Get the Most ROI from Automation

3 Things Building Managers Should Know to Get the Most ROI from Automation

Here are three things to consider when assessing automation to support processes, improve efficiency and lower costs in building management and cleaning.