Robot
Robots struggle to match warehouse workers on ‘really hard’ jobs
In the outbound dock of an Amazon warehouse near Nashville, Tennessee, a robotic arm named Cardinal on a recent day stacked packages, Tetris-style, into 6 1/2-foot-high carts. Then Proteus, an autonomous platform, moved the carts to the loading bay, flashing electronic eyes designed to make the robot more appealing to human colleagues.
First artwork by humanoid robot sells for $1.3m
A portrait of English mathematician Alan Turing became the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be sold at auction, fetching $1,320,000 on Nov. 7.
The 2.2 meter portrait "A.I. God" by "Ai-Da," the world's first ultra-realistic robot artist, smashed pre-sale expectations of $180,000 when it went under the hammer at London auction house Sotheby's Digital Art Sale.
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First Global Challenge | Athens | September 27-29
First Global Challenge, an annual international robotics competition, will be held at the Peace and Friendship Stadium in southern Athens. This event brings together students from over 190 countries who formed teams to design robots programmed to complete certain tasks in a game themed around a global issue.
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Over 1,000 Turkish firms developing AI products: Report
The number of Türkiye-based companies developing artificial intelligence (AI) products has risen to 1,195 in 2024, according to a report by the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce's (İTO) Strategic Research Center (İTOSAM).
Toyota Partners with Bulgarian INSAIT to Develop Next-Gen AI Robot
Japanese industrial giant Toyota is providing financial support to research conducted at the Sofia-based Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Technology (INSAIT), focusing on the realms of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI).
Tiny hybrid robot can identify, capture a single cell
Inspired by biological “swimmers” such as bacteria and sperm the researchers developed a micro-robot with the ability to move around the body
Elon Musk Unveils Tesla's Humanoid 'Optimus' in Striking Walk Video
Tesla's visionary CEO, Elon Musk, has once again captivated the online audience by sharing a video featuring the humanoid robot "Optimus" going for a walk. The footage, posted on Musk's Twitter account, showcases the nearly 6ft (182cm) tall robot confidently strolling around, eliciting reactions ranging from fascination to unease among online spectators.
Figure’s humanoid can now watch, learn and perform tasks autonomously
General-purpose humanoid robots will need to handle all sorts of jobs
Majority of Turks 'fear losing job to AI': Survey
Some 84 percent of Turkish people expressed concerns about losing their jobs to the widespread artificial intelligence-based software applications, a survey by a Turkish technology firm has revealed.
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Robot Revolution: Plovdiv Pizzeria Unveils Bela, The Multifunctional Waiter!
Plovdiv's newest sensation comes in the form of Bela, the robot waiter now serving at a local pizzeria. This groundbreaking tech marvel captivates patrons of all ages in Bulgaria's second-largest city. Named Bela, this versatile bot joins the restaurant's staff, working a full eight-hour shift daily.