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Robotics

On Jun 10, 2020
@RobotLaunch shared
svrobo: How Nations Invest in Robotics Research – report by International Federation of Robotics https://t.co/DZ2DbftBBQ
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“How Nations Invest in Robotics Research” – report by International Federation of Robotics

“How Nations Invest in Robotics Research” – report by International Federation of Robotics

The Corona crisis highlights the important contribution that robots make to industry and to society. Research funding programs (R&D) are vital to

On Jun 9, 2020
@pabbeel shared
RT @lilianweng: Exploration strategies in deep RL are such a critical topic. I almost immediately regretted it when I started writing on this big subject because it has so much more content than I expected. But here it comes, phew: https://t.co/FUcmM3veog
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Exploration Strategies in Deep Reinforcement Learning

Exploration Strategies in Deep Reinforcement Learning

Exploitation versus exploration is a critical topic in reinforcement learning. This post introduces several common approaches for better exploration in Deep RL.

On Jun 6, 2020
@engadget shared
The first live 'Destiny 2' event kicks off at 1PM ET https://t.co/NV1RJrZ49d https://t.co/pmEF9QYYsC
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The first live 'Destiny 2' event kicks off at 1PM ET (updated)

The first live 'Destiny 2' event kicks off at 1PM ET (updated)

Bungie is holding its first live 'Destiny 2' event at 1PM Eastern, and it might just change the game's landscape.

On Jun 9, 2020
@WIRED shared
The pocket-sized Raspberry Pi 4 computer is beloved by DIY enthusiasts and hardware hackers for its versatility and its ease of use. But while the tiny PC is cool, that doesn't mean it's perfect. Here are some alternatives: https://t.co/7CYLKeY2Na
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The Best Raspberry Pi Alternatives

The Best Raspberry Pi Alternatives

If you're working on a project that a Pi can't tackle, here are five single-board computers that power any DIY demand.

On Jun 4, 2020
@j2bryson shared
RT @samcharrington: 🔥 We just published "Ethics, Bias and Fairness in AI: A TWIML Playlist." Featuring convos w @benzevgreen @5harad @Abebab @timnitGebru @slbird @karen_ec_levy & @hannawallach Plus @kharijohnson's TWIMLcon panel w @math_rachel @PariAIML Guillaume SJ. https://t.co/I83VrA1BYJ
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Ethics, Bias, and Fairness in AI – A TWIML Playlist

Ethics, Bias, and Fairness in AI – A TWIML Playlist

In a message last week, I addressed the recent death of George Floyd, the protests, and the future we are working towards. While we all have a responsibility to engage in the fight against ...

On Jun 9, 2020
@RobotLaunch shared
svrobo: RT IFR_Robots: How Nations Invest in Robotics Research - Download new information paper published by IFR. #robotic #funding #robots https://t.co/88dpF041m6 https://t.co/B6KQcvaIGK
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How Nations Invest in Robotics Research

How Nations Invest in Robotics Research

The Corona crisis highlights the important contribution that robots make to industry and to society. Research funding programs (R&D) are vital to enable and further support these ...

On Jun 8, 2020
@engadget shared
The US Air Force is preparing a human versus AI dogfight https://t.co/ItlyoJzeHs https://t.co/7cw9dlxDRE
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The US Air Force is preparing a human versus AI dogfight

The US Air Force is preparing a human versus AI dogfight

The US Air Force wants to pit an autonomous fighter drone against a pilot.

On Jun 3, 2020
@atscmc shared
RT @BatConIntl: "BCI-supported work in Indonesia with durian pollination is just one of many interesting research projects in the world of bat conservation.” Read more in BATS Magazine 📸 Shera https://t.co/q2bWnJ6YaO https://t.co/UVubF0rYS3
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The Stinky Part of Bat Research

The Stinky Part of Bat Research

Conserving the world's bats and their ecosystems to ensure a healthy planet