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A robot that finds lost items

Researchers at MIT develop RFusion, a robotic system that uses data from a camera and radio frequency antenna to locate and retrieve lost items. The system relies on RFID tags and machine learning algorithms to optimize the robot's trajectory and grasp the object.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateOct 5, 2021

How robots can tell how clean is ‘clean’

SUTD researchers develop sensor that assigns dirt score to areas based on visual and tactile analysis, allowing for more efficient exploration of complex spaces. The sensor is integrated with a smart algorithm that directs the robot to focus on areas with high dirt probability.

SourceSingapore University of Technology and Design·JournalSensors·DateSep 23, 2021

NJIT expert trains robots to use their hands, earns NSF CAREER grant

Cong Wang aims to develop a two-fingered robot that can perform everyday tasks with precision manipulation, using artificial intelligence and crowdsourcing. The robot will be taught by human volunteers through the Amazon Mechanical Turk system, with the goal of creating a physically intelligent being.

SourceNew Jersey Institute of Technology·DateSep 21, 2021
DJI Air 3 (RC-N2)

DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.

Scientists develop improved algorithm for upper arm rehabilitation robots

A new algorithm provides accurate solutions that mimic natural human movement, reducing the risk of injury. The Pro-ISADE approach improves calculation speed while ensuring calculated joint angles are feasible for robotic use in daily activities like drinking water and brushing teeth.

SourceShibaura Institute of Technology·JournalArtificial Intelligence Review·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 14, 2021

Physics can assist with key challenges in artificial intelligence

Researchers from Bar-Ilan University demonstrate the application of physical concepts in physics to solve key challenges in artificial intelligence. By adopting power-law scaling, they show that learning each example once is equivalent to learning examples repeatedly, enabling rapid decision-making and ultrafast learning.

SourceBar-Ilan University·JournalScientific Reports·DateNov 12, 2020