Exploring the interactions between sound, action and vision in robotics
In recent years, researchers have developed a growing amount of computational techniques to enable human-like capabilities in robots. Most techniques developed so far, however, merely focus on artificially reproducing the senses of vision and touch, disregarding other senses, such as auditory perception.
THEaiTRE: A theatre play written entirely by machines
Researchers at Charles University, Švanda Theater and the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague are currently working on an intriguing research project that merges artificial intelligence and robotics with theater. Their project’s main objective is to use artificial intelligence to create an innovative theatrical performance, which is expected to premiere in January 2021.
The Internet of Bodies Is Here: Tackling new challenges of technology governance
Recent technological advancements have ushered in a new era of the “internet of bodies” (IoB), with an unprecedented number of connected devices and sensors being affixed to or even implanted and ingested into the human body.
Survey finds science fiction one of many factors impacting views of AI technology
For decades, Hollywood has made millions off of our fears that artificial intelligences such as HAL in 2001: A Space Odyssey and Skynet in The Terminator could one day control us or even wipe out humanity. But that was then. Today, we have kindler, gentler, real-life AIs like iPhone’s Siri and Amazon’s Alexa, and according to a new survey overseen by a team of University of Delaware researchers, many of us are more than happy to include this technology in our daily lives.
Want to teach an AI to deal with conditions it hasn't seen before? Start with Monopoly
Researchers from the USC Viterbi School of Engineering’s Information Sciences Institute (ISI) have partnered with Purdue University to take part in the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)-funded program that seeks to develop the science that will allow AI systems to adapt to novelty, or new conditions that haven’t been seen before.
A memristor-based Hopfield neural architecture to solve combinatorial optimization problems
Over the past few years, many researchers have tried to develop techniques and technologies that can solve combinatorial optimization problems, which entail identifying an optimal item or solution within a set number of possibilities. Past studies have tackled these problems using annealing-inspired computing accelerators based on a variety of technological tools, including quantum, optical and electronic devices.
Scientists develop artificial intelligence system for high precision recognition of hand gestures
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that recognizes hand gestures by combining skin-like electronics with computer vision. The recognition of human hand gestures by AI systems has been a valuable development over the last decade and has been adopted in high-precision surgical robots, health monitoring equipment and in gaming systems.
4 Hard-To-Ignore Reasons Why You Should Use AI To Make More Intelligent Products
Thanks to the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and advances in sensor technology, a whole host of everyday products are getting smarter. We have smart TVs and smartwatches. We have smart running shoes – or rather, smart insoles – that gather data on your running performance. You can even get smart nappies that send an alert to your phone when your baby’s nappy needs changing.
How To Identify The Best AI Opportunities For Your Business – In 2 Simple Steps
No organization can afford to sit back and ignore the potential of AI. Yet, rushing to adopt AI just because the technology exists can be just as damaging to a business. To fully realize the potential of AI – indeed, any new technology – you need to approach it with a clear business goal or need in mind.
‘Turning Point’ Is An Excellent Introduction To Policy Issues Involving Artificial Intelligence
I was recently sent a copy of “Turning Point: Policymaking in the Era of Artificial Intelligence,” by Darrell M. West and John R. Allen, both of the Brookings Institution. It’s a high level overview of issues pertaining to artificial intelligence (AI), issues that impact both governments and industry. It’s an excellent book for middle and upper level management, even with the one significant flaw I noticed.
Social network analysis provides new insights on strategies to disrupt the Sicilian Mafia
New simulations suggest that law enforcement efforts to disrupt Sicilian Mafia activity could benefit from analytical strategies that capture the shortest paths of information flow that Mafia members maintain to minimize risk of interception. Lucia Cavallaro of the University of Derby, U.K., Annamaria Ficara of the University of Palermo, Italy, and colleagues present these findings in the open-access journal PLOS ONE on August 5, 2020.
Researchers Use Supercomputers To Discover New Pathway For Covid-19 Inflammation
Covid-19 is challenging to treat. Research shows that there can be six distinct “types” of the disease involving different clusters of symptoms. The coronavirus can infect different organs of the body leading to a variety of symptoms. While pharmaceutical companies are working on a vaccine, a team of scientists led by Dan Jacobson at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has been working to understand the systems biology of the virus using data analytic, and explainable AI tools on ORNL’s Summit supercomputer.
3 Daunting Ways Artificial Intelligence Will Transform The World Of Work
Each industrial revolution has brought with it new ways of working – think of the impact computers and digital technology (the third industrial revolution) have had on how we work. But this fourth industrial revolution – what I call the “intelligence revolution,” because it is being driven by AI and data – feels unprecedented in terms of the sheer pace of change.
Leading Global Experts Assembled By The Digital Pioneers Network Show A Vision Of The Post Covid World Where AI And Digital Solutions Will Reinvent Healthcare Forever
Healthcare is so critical to our economy that it most likely accounts for over 20% of the US GDP by 2025. Healthcare has received the most attention in the fight against Coronavirus, exposing various weaknesses in the current system and shedding light on areas in dire need of improvement.
Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant: How The Top Smart Assistants Stack Up
Google’s smartest, Alexa is most impactful, and Siri is a bit of an ugly stepchild. At least, according to one recent study on the top AI-driven voice assistants by VoiceBot, which suggests that Amazon is having the biggest impact on the voice industry. But what are the key differences driving the Google, Amazon, and Apple in developing smart digital assistants?