robots

Robots race humans for 1st time in world debut of humanoid half-marathon – National

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In recent months there have been plenty of developments in robotics, but the latest is another small step — actually thousands of steps — as humanoid robots ran alongside actual humans in a half-marathon in China. The bipedal robots of various makes and sizes navigated the 21.1-kilometre course in Beijing on April 19, supported by … Read more

Apple’s ELEGNT AI Framework Can Help Non-Humanoid Robots Convey Intent Via Movement

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Apple’s ELEGNT AI Framework Can Help Non-Humanoid Robots Convey Intent Via Movement

Apple researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) framework that will allow non-humanoid robots to express their intentions and engage with humans. Dubbed ELEGNT, the framework focuses on non-verbal communication via movements, postures, and gestures. Alongside focusing on task completion, the framework specialises in allowing robots to express intention, attention, and emotions with movements. … Read more