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As costs come down and robot capabilities increase, small business is poised to benefit in several ways from adopting automation. Discover how robots emerging from the labs, algorithms and AI are becoming a part of our everyday lives.

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@Robohub shared
On Feb 9, 2021
Fabricating fully functional drones https://t.co/PDUekqGcSt https://t.co/z9Kxp5dCBK
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Fabricating fully functional drones

Fabricating fully functional drones

Fabricating fully functional drones

@suekeay shared
On Feb 8, 2021
RT @AntonvdH: We officially opened the new Amazon offices on Lot14 in Adelaide today. We're hiring ML PhDs for both full-time positions and internships if you can think of anyone who might be interested. It's a great time to be in Australia. https://t.co/0AhAHYCMJm
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AWS expands into SA through new Amazon office

AWS expands into SA through new Amazon office

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has expanded into Adelaide with the opening of a new Amazon office in the state.

@fchollet shared
On Feb 3, 2021
RT @MelMitchell1: "Be it resolved, the quest for true AI is one of the great existential risks of our time." Arguing for: Stuart Russell. Arguing against: me. Enjoy the debate! https://t.co/XCuzhluCzl @sfiscience @rodneyabrooks @GaryMarcus @etzioni @fchollet @seanmcarroll @stevenstrogatz
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The Rise of Thinking Machines

The Rise of Thinking Machines

Munk Debates Podcast, Season Two, Episode #11 - The Rise of Thinking Machines

@WIRED shared
On Feb 6, 2021
Researchers are working on a plan to help steelmakers use cheap, plentiful renewable electricity. If it works, manufacturers would be able to make a better metal, at a lower cost, and with no CO2 emissions. (via @grist) https://t.co/MR2oIvrBHr
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How Steel Might Finally Kick Its Coal Habit

How Steel Might Finally Kick Its Coal Habit

In order to curb the industry's prolific carbon emissions, the sector will have to transform how the material is traditionally made.

@kaifulee shared
On Feb 6, 2021
My new writing on AI & education -- read it and see why AI is taking over many of the tasks teachers do, but why that is great for teachers. https://t.co/d7RdQenb1c
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China’s ed tech unicorns prove that remote learning can work

China’s ed tech unicorns prove that remote learning can work

Overstretched teachers could soon get much-needed smart assistants

@odannyboy shared
On Feb 8, 2021
RT @verge: DoorDash has acquired salad-making robot company Chowbotics https://t.co/IfCm84KePs https://t.co/h5BfcUdi4o
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DoorDash has acquired salad-making robot company Chowbotics

DoorDash has acquired salad-making robot company Chowbotics

Its signature robots can prepare salads and small meals in small spaces.

@RobotShop shared
On Feb 4, 2021
We’re Teaching Robots to Evolve Autonomously—So They Can Adapt to Life Alone on Distant Planets https://t.co/emVpHMRE5G @singularityhub https://t.co/61jLmQdzGo
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We’re Teaching Robots to Evolve Autonomously—So They Can Adapt to Life Alone on Distant Planets

We’re Teaching Robots to Evolve Autonomously—So They Can Adapt to Life Alone on Distant Planets

If artificial evolution is to design a useful robot for exoplanetary exploration, we’ll need to remove the human from the loop.

@suekeay shared
On Feb 5, 2021
RT @QLD_AI_Hub: "Visibility is the first step to empowering others... driving participation of diverse genders, cultures and socioeconomic groups across the #techindustry…” Our CEO Dr @suekeay named in the @SME_MFG Top 20 female disruptors in #robotics and #automation! https://t.co/r7PlaEE4df
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Disruptive Distinction! Our CEO scores global kudos

Disruptive Distinction! Our CEO scores global kudos

Queensland AI Hub CEO Dr Sue Keay named among the top 20 female disruptors in robotics and automation in SME's 2021 global list.