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DARPA lets robots take over nuclear plant
SATSOP, Wash. — Amid the ruins of what was meant to be a nuclear power plant, a robot catches a whiff of carbon dioxide — and hundreds of feet away, its master perks up his ears. “I think I’ve got … Continue reading
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Tagged Bot or Not, DARPA, Robots, Subterranean Challenge, Technology
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White House’s top techie touts AI trends
One year after the White House kicked off the American AI Initiative, its effects on research and development in the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence are just beginning to sink in. And Michael Kratsios, the White House’s chief technology officer, says … Continue reading
Microsoft’s Eric Horvitz sees AI-human synergy
Artificial intelligence is often portrayed as a rising competitor for human intelligence, in settings ranging from human-vs.-machine card games to the “Terminator” movie series. But according to Eric Horvitz, the director of Microsoft Research Labs, the hottest trends in AI have more to do … Continue reading
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Tagged AAAS, Artificial Intelligence, Bot or Not, Microsoft, Microsoft Research, Technology
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AI2 sets up robo-challenge in virtual and real rooms
Computer vision and navigation have improved by leaps and bounds, thanks to artificial intelligence, but how well do the computer models work in the real world? That’s the challenge that Seattle’s Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence is setting for AI … Continue reading
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Tagged Allen Institute, Artificial Intelligence, Bot or Not, Robots, Technology
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Amazon patents ‘Doctor Who’ delivery robots
Amazon is already testing robots that deliver packages, but a newly issued patent covers a far more ambitious scheme, involving storage compartment vehicles that can roam the sidewalks to make multiple deliveries along their routes. As described in the patent application … Continue reading
ANA Avatar XPRIZE teams go to the next level
Seventy-seven teams from 19 countries around the globe have qualified to participate in the $10 million ANA Avatar XPRIZE competition, which aims to promote the development of robotic systems that let travelers connect with far-flung locales virtually. The roster of competitors includes 27 teams … Continue reading
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Tagged ANA, Bot or Not, Robots, Technology, Telepresence, X Prize
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Study: AI takes aim at high-paying jobs
When experts talk about the disruptive effects of artificial intelligence, they tend to focus on low-paid laborers — but a newly published study suggests higher-paid, more highly educated workers will be increasingly exposed to job challenges. The study puts Seattle toward … Continue reading
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Tagged Artificial Intelligence, Bot or Not, Employment, Technology
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PNNL plays role in new AI research center
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is joining forces with two other research powerhouses to pioneer a new $5.5 million research center created by the U.S. Department of Energy to focus on the biggest challenges in artificial intelligence. The Center for Artificial Intelligence-Focused Architectures and Algorithms, … Continue reading
SonoSite and AI2 add AI to ultrasound imaging
A new collaboration between Fujifilm SonoSite and the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence aims to use AI to generate better interpretations of ultrasound images, opening the way for new applications and enhanced accuracy. The collaboration demonstrates how Pacific Northwest connections can pay off: Fujifilm … Continue reading
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Tagged Allen Institute, Artificial Intelligence, Bot or Not, Health, Medicine, Technology, Ultrasound
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Xnor teases AI gizmo that’ll keep groceries in stock
Artificial intelligence is coming to a grocery store shelf near you. Xnor.ai, a spin-out from Seattle’s Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, has been working with partners on low-cost, low-power AI monitoring devices, including a camera with the ability to detect when a … Continue reading
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Tagged Artificial Intelligence, Bot or Not, Food, Technology, XNOR.ai
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