Top news of the week: 27.04.2021.
Robotics
Do Privacy Concerns About Social Robots Affect Use Intentions? Evidence From an Experimental Vignette Study
While the privacy implications of social robots have been increasingly discussed and privacy-sensitive robotics is becoming a research field within human–robot interaction, little empirical ...
Start-ups Powering New Era of Industrial Robotics
Robotics start-ups are releasing solutions designed to assist manufacturers address labor challenges, confront global competition and provide lasting business value. Examples include ...
The new Apple TV 4K arrives with HDMI 2.1, Thread wireless tech
The new Apple TV has HDMI 2.1 and a new type of mesh networking technology built-in.
The World’s Biggest AI Chip Now Comes Stock With 2.6 Trillion Transistors
The world's biggest AI chip just doubled its specs—without adding an inch. The updated mega-chip should be a lot faster and more efficient.
ManipulaTHOR: a framework for visual object manipulation
ManipulaTHOR: a framework for visual object manipulation
What's New in Robotics? 23.04.2021
News briefs for the week take a look at new automation to help productivity gains in construction both in mobile and assistive robotics, robots as lifeguards for grain bins, factory robots ...
A robot that helps children in need of assistance walk
Trexo Robotics created a robot aid that helps children walk. The system moves your legs and feet to imitate the walking movement. When the bottom of the feet makes contact with the surface ...
The New iOS Update Lets You Stop Ads From Tracking You—So Do It
Facebook and other advertisers fought the move, but App Tracking Transparency is finally here.