A recent study dug into how older adults interact with socially assistive robots (SARs). The research focused on 191 adults aged 65 and above. It found that 40. 8% of them actively engaged with a robot named Hyodol. The study used surveys, behavioral logs, and conversation data to understand these interactions. The research identified three distinct types of users. ...
In a shocking incident, a grizzly bear attacked a group of people on a walking trail in Bella Coola, Canada. The group consisted of teachers and school children, and the attack left 11 people injured, with two in critical condition. The bear, described as aggressive, fled the scene, and authorities are now hunting it down. The Nuxalk Nation has urged residents to sta...
Criminals are using a new trick called "jugging" to steal from people during the holidays. This is when thieves follow shoppers from ATMs, banks, or stores to take their cash or gifts. The FBI says this crime happens more often during the holiday season because people carry large amounts of money or expensive presents. In Houston, a 70-year-old man was recently robb...
Nvidia, a big name in tech, is making waves in healthcare with AI tools that are changing how hospitals work. From helping surgeons to analyzing medical scans, AI is becoming a big part of the medical world. This is not just about fancy tech; it's about meeting a growing need for healthcare services. With a shortage of healthcare workers expected in the future, AI i...
Alice Wong, a prominent writer and disability rights activist, has passed away at the age of 51. She was known for her unwavering dedication to making the world a better place for people with disabilities. Wong founded the Disability Visibility Project, a platform that gave a voice to the disabled community in various fields like literature, journalism, and politics....
In the world of robotics, setbacks happen. AIDOL, a humanoid robot from Russia, learned this the hard way. During its big debut in Moscow, AIDOL took a tumble right in front of everyone. The moment was caught on video and shared online. The robot's creators, a small team from the Artificial Intelligence Dynamic Organism Lab, later posted a video of AIDOL recovering. ...
Robots are now helping doctors do surgery on the throat. This is a big deal because it means less pain and faster recovery for patients. The da Vinci 5 robot is the latest tool in this field. It has been used in seven cases so far. Most of these were for throat cancer caused by a virus called HPV. The robot helped doctors remove tumors safely. There were no major com...
Elon Musk has big ideas for Tesla's future, and he's not shy about sharing them. After shareholders approved a massive $1 trillion pay deal, Musk outlined some ambitious goals for the company. He's talking about increasing production by 50% by the end of 2026. That's a lot of cars! But Musk isn't stopping there. He's also planning to build a huge chip factory, which ...
Elon Musk is waiting for a crucial vote today. His mother, Maye Musk, hinted at a big announcement. She shared a photo of her first Tesla, a gift from Elon. But what's the big news? It could be about Musk's pay package or something else. Musk wants more control at Tesla. He believes this is essential for advancing AI and robotics. He has expressed concerns about his...
Robots are becoming more social, but they still struggle to keep us interested. They are used in hospitals, schools, and even for fun, but they often fail to hold our attention for long. This is because making robots socially smart is tricky. It's not just about programming them to show emotions. Real social skills involve much more. People have goals, play different...