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Aug 27 2024ENVIRONMENT

AlphaPong: Google DeepMind's AI-Powered Table Tennis Champion

Google DeepMind has unveiled a groundbreaking AI-powered robotic table tennis player, AlphaPong, that can compete with amateur human players. Combining the ABB IRB 1100 robotic arm and custom AI software, AlphaPong demonstrates the potential for machines to excel in complex physical tasks requiring

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Aug 27 2024ENVIRONMENT

Dive into the Depths with Eve: The Innovative Robotic Fish Revolutionizing Ocean Exploration

A groundbreaking invention by a team of engineering whizzes is making waves in the world of marine biology. Meet Eve, the soft robotic underwater fish designed to seamlessly blend into coral reef environments, enabling operators to collect isolated eDNA samples and high-resolution video for comprehe

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Aug 27 2024SCIENCE

Robots Get Their Homework: The Emergence of Autonomous Skill Improvement

In a groundbreaking development, researchers have unveiled an algorithm that empowers robots to identify and address their own skill deficiencies, subsequently dedicating focused practice sessions to enhance overall performance. Dubbed the 'Estimate, Extrapolate, and Situate' (EES) algorithm, this i

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