In a city with a history of ups and downs, Detroit witnessed another crime on a Thursday afternoon last week. This time, it was a daylight robbery where a man with a knife attacked a business. Everyone knows that street crime happens, but what would make you feel safe in your place of work?
Apple has been busy with some cool stuff in robotics. They've been digging into how robots can talk to humans better. They think that small movements and expressive actions are key to this. So, they looked at the Pixar Lamp, Luxo Jr, which has been around since 1985. It's a simple lamp, but it's got
The COVID-19 pandemic has been pretty tough on everyone. Now imagine how it has affected people with loved ones in long-term care (LTC), especially those living with dementia. When a loved one moves to LTC, caregivers suddenly have many responsibilities pulled away from them. This creates a new set
Imagine robots and computers that you can wear as easily as you slip on a pair of shoes. OpenAI just filed a trademark application on January 31 with the US Patent and Trademark Office to protect its rights to do just that. Most notably, this application is filled with more than just a list of softw
The year was 2011 when a tragic crime changed several lives forever. Two men, both African Americans, entered a peaceful church in Texas, only this time, was not for worship. Steven Lawayne Nelson, 37 and awaiting execution, had an unusual life. The man had a tale of misfortune and curiosity of kil
Imagine robots replacing four workers at once. This is exactly what happened at Foxconn after the eBots-IDO-02 robot completed its Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) in 2025. Foxconn is a major electronics manufacturer, known for high-end products. This test was a big win for eBots, a company that speci
For a long time, people have been wondering what would happen if robots could jam with humans. This idea has become a reality in recent years. Researchers have been working hard to develop robots that can do all sorts of things like magic, drawing, dancing and music. One of the coolest things t
The real issue with Robot teams, is optimizing their paths. Coordinating, multiple robots is hard but can be done. It comes down to making a good plan. Here comes the fundamental question: How do robots know which path to take? Researchers have divied up these path planning tactics
Swarm systems, are not just about getting a job done. They can do something more. That something is called open-ended evolutionary dynamics. These systems can keep exploring and creating new things without an endpoint, and without anyone being in charge. Swarm Chemistry is a good example of
The future of aging might look a lot different with the help of AI. University students think so too, especially when it comes to using AI service robots in places where older adults live, like long-term care homes. These homes already face staff shortages, and that's where AI robots like Aether cou
