Google’s AI predicts weather better than the top system
Google DeepMind's GenCast is an AI weather forecast that beat the world-leading ENS system on 97.2% of tests and runs 15-day global predictions in about eight minutes.
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Gamified app helps reduce depression by breaking ruminative thought loops
A new gamified app reduces depression by speeding up thought progression and breaking ruminative loops, a clinical trial finds.
videoWater powered humanoid robot muscles mimic human movement
Water powered humanoid robot muscles from Clone Robotics show how hydraulic artificial muscles and biomimetic design can bring lifelike motion to robots.
videoTiangong: the world’s first electric running humanoid robot goes open source
Tiangong, the world's first electric running humanoid robot, goes open source to speed up innovation in embodied AI and robotics with speeds up to 12 km/h.
videoNew Phase-Change Memory Advances Cut Power Use and Boost Data Storage Speed
New phase-change memory advances reduce energy use and boost speed, offering a powerful alternative to flash storage for AI and industrial devices.
videoMeta AI creates tools to enable robots to touch and feel like humans
Meta’s FAIR team has developed advanced tools to give robots a human-like sense of touch and movement. The new tools include Sparsh for adaptable touch sensing, Digit 360 for fingertip sensitivity, and Plexus for full-hand touch integration, with partners GelSight…
videoPhysical Intelligence unveils AI-powered generalist robot for complex household tasks
Physical Intelligence introduces the Pi-zero, a generalist AI model enabling robots to autonomously handle a wide range of household chores, such as laundry, dishwashing, and table bussing. Pi-zero uses extensive training across various tasks to achieve dexterous manipulation, powered by…
videoAtlas robot picks car parts on its own in a demo factory
Atlas robot shows autonomous parts picking in a demo factory, moving engine covers between bins; what it means for humanoid robots in real work.
Elon Musk predicts 10 billion humanoid robots by 2040
Humanoid robots by 2040 remain a bold vision; we explain Elon Musk's 10 billion robots forecast, current humanoid robots, and realistic market growth.