Scientists in Japan put their robot friend to the test by teaching it rakugo, a classic form of Japanese comedy. Comparing the AI's jokes to a human performer, they found that while the AI wasn't bad, it still had a way to go. The tricky thing about humor is that it needs a good grasp of context, pe
Clustering data that's uncertain is a big deal in the Internet of Things. One way to do this is by using possible world-based algorithms. But these algorithms have two main problems. First, they treat all possible worlds equally, even the oddball ones that can mess things up. Second, they don't use
Imagine trying to teach a robot to play a simple game like Tic-Tac-Toe. You might think it's a breeze, but even this basic game can be tricky. The challenge lies in the fact that the player—or in this case, the AI—can't see the entire board. To tackle this, we need to create a smart model using fini
Ever wondered how to make reinforcement learning research easier? Meet UDE (Unified Distributed Environment), a clever toolkit designed to integrate various simulation platforms like Gazebo, Unity, Unreal, and OpenAI Gym. The cool part? UDE can run these environments on a remote machine while keepin
Sony has unveiled the PS5 Pro, a high-end console designed for gamers seeking the ultimate PlayStation experience. Think of it as the iPhone Pro Max or Kindle Signature of consoles, but still cheaper than a gaming PC. With a powerful GPU that supports 4K at 60 fps, an AI that enhances textures, impr
Scrabble is a game that's fun and educational. But did you know that the size of the board and the dictionary can change how much you enjoy it and how much you learn? A study looked into this by measuring something called the "learning coefficient. " This is how well the game challenges your skills.
Are you curious about how companies like Walmart and Google make crucial decisions? The secret ingredient is often data science—a fascinating field where data meets science to create something amazing. Think of it as the scientists at CERN using data to make predictions and share results. But what e
You know how when it's raining or snowing, it's hard to see clearly in videos? Well, scientists have been trying to fix this using something called convolutional neural networks (CNNs). The problem is, these networks can only handle single images and don't really understand the difference between on
Heavy rains are causing some schools in the Midlands to change their Thursday plans. Bamberg District 3 is going digital, making it an e-learning day. Orangeburg County School District is closing their doors due to flooding roads. Both districts will keep an eye on conditions and share updates as ne
Precipitation is crucial for understanding the water cycle, including runoff, soil moisture, and evaporation. However, missing data at weather stations can hinder the accuracy of hydrological analysis. To tackle this, researchers developed a tool using machine learning to detect and predict missing
