Top news of the week: 22.04.2020.

Automation, Learning, Machine learning, Human, Biotechnology, Health care

Robotics

On Apr 18, 2020
@RobotLaunch shared
svrobo: Community, Art and the Vernacular in Technological Ecosystems - #HRI2020 Keynote with Stephanie Dinkins https://t.co/QmwEZqTmzW https://t.co/JAQzPdvt2l
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HRI 2020 Keynote: Stephanie Dinkins

HRI 2020 Keynote: Stephanie Dinkins

HRI 2020 Keynote: Stephanie Dinkins

On Apr 15, 2020
@veobot shared
RT @MMSOnline: Cutting through buzzwords and broad generalizations is key to investing in technology like artificial intelligence intelligently. https://t.co/hLQkfw4KOD https://t.co/DyPjpv6aRl
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What Makes Smart Robots Smart?

What Makes Smart Robots Smart?

How manufacturing technology “thinks,” and the extent to which it should, are critical considerations in applying artificial intelligence intelligently.>

On Apr 17, 2020
@PopSci shared
On the 50th anniversary of #Apollo13, read an in-depth account of the greatest space hack ever from astronaut Ken Mattingly. How duct tape and tube socks saved three astronauts: https://t.co/gP3WeNh2Kd https://t.co/1ETjKNiUHJ
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The Greatest Space Hack Ever

The Greatest Space Hack Ever

When an oxygen tank exploded as Apollo 13 neared the moon, the three-man crew had to abort their mission, power down the command module, and move into the lunar module for the …

On Apr 16, 2020
@Miles_Brundage shared
RT @PartnershipAI: Proud to see PAI’s Program Lead @jingyingyang, and Director of Policy, @Lisa_LynnD, as co-authors on a new multi-stakeholder report, “Toward Trustworthy AI Development: Mechanisms for Supporting Verifiable Claims.” Read more on our blog: https://t.co/OQdmGog3LA
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PAI Researchers Co-author Multistakeholder Report on Improving Verifiability in AI Development

PAI Researchers Co-author Multistakeholder Report on Improving Verifiability in AI Development

Alongside co-authors from more than 26 institutions, several staff members of the Partnership on AI contributed to the multistakeholder…

On Apr 15, 2020
@engadget shared
Microsoft hopes its ‘Planetary Computer’ will preserve biodiversity https://t.co/6jTkFMd2YZ https://t.co/ypy2BdkX1w
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Microsoft hopes its ‘Planetary Computer’ will preserve biodiversity

Microsoft hopes its ‘Planetary Computer’ will preserve biodiversity

Microsoft's "Planetary Computer" initiative will help researchers and other companies make more informed decisions around the environment and biodiversity.

On Apr 18, 2020
@RobotLaunch shared
svrobo: Social distancing can be made better with robots - some interesting signs emerging during the COVID-19 crisis - discussion with Robin Murphy, Wendy Ju, Ross Mead, Cory Kidd CataliaHealth and Ken Goldberg -https://t.co/qAZeDTWyeH https://t.co/bSa2MvLTzC
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Robots providing social support while we’re social distancing

Robots providing social support while we’re social distancing

Robots providing social support while we’re social distancing

On Apr 15, 2020
@KUKA_Americas shared
RT @schmalz_group: Cool application in automation with wood. Two KUKA robots have built a pavilion for the Federal Horticultural Show, based on the skeleton of a sea urchin. Vacuum cups from Schmalz were also at work. https://t.co/LgtFZb2sgc
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Rob the Builder

Rob the Builder

For the Bundengartenschau 2019, two KUKA robots produced innovative components in lightweight wood construction and were active in the construction industry

On Apr 15, 2020
@singularityu shared
What’s in for 2020? Human-animal hybrids and the future of gene and cell therapy. https://t.co/lF2r9zC54Z
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The Top Biotech Trends We’ll Be Watching in 2020

The Top Biotech Trends We’ll Be Watching in 2020

As gene editing tools and assisted reproductive technologies increase in safety and precision, we’re bound to see ever more mind-bending headlines.