ASAHIKAWA, Japan — Removing the tiny eyes that pockmark potatoes is dull, repetitive and time-consuming work — perfect, it would seem, for robots in a country where the population is declining and workers are increasingly in short supply.
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When a food processing plant that makes potato salad and stews in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, tried out a robot prototype designed to remove the potatoes' eyes, the machine was not up to the task.
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Opinion: Robot co-workers could reduce prejudice among humans - Los Angeles Times
There are reasons to believe that he is. Past technological revolutions are infamous for fueling prejudice and discrimination. Industrialization in the United States in late 19th century, for example, ushered in an era of ethnic tension as immigrants from Eastern Europe and Asia were demonized for taking low-paying jobs.
In another study, we asked people to imagine that they were the treasurer responsible for assigning salaries in a hypothetical commune. When the commune included only humans, white research participants showed racial bias in assigning more money to white workers than to black and Latino workers. However, they were significantly less biased when the commune also included robot workers.
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Aibo: People In Japan Learn To Love Their Robot Dogs — And Be Loved Back
TOKYO — It was before 10 a.m. on a gray summer Sunday, but already a small crowd had gathered outside Penguin Café at the end of a block in residential Tokyo. A woman named Kyoko, dressed in a white T-shirt and apron, unlocked the doors and motioned for everyone to come inside.
Half a dozen or so people filed in, several with signature pink dog carriers slung over their shoulders. As more entered, the group clustered at the center of the café. Carefully, they unzipped the mesh panels of their carriers and removed the small white and silver dogs inside, setting them down on the wooden floor. One owner peeled back a yellow blanket over a baby carrier strapped to her chest where she held her dog, still asleep.
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Infographic: The Evolution of Robotics and Automation - Robotics Business Review
It is safe to say we would not be able to enjoy many of our modern conveniences without automation. Thanks to advancements in robotic technology, many industrial processes have been made faster, safer and more efficient.
For example, robotic devices can be used to perform the most dull, repetitive tasks on the assembly line with precision and accuracy every time. By minimizing — or eliminating — the possibility of human fatigue or boredom, errors can be basically eliminated. Robots also enhance safety by replacing the tasks of humans who performed hazardous tasks or worked in dangerous environments. This reduces the amount of downtime caused by injuries and accidents.
Robots for Cannabis Production Show High Growth Potential - Robotics Business Review
Jason Rambo, Jodi Haines, and Cody Alter all have ownership in Alter Farms , a cannabis farm located in Grants Pass, Ore. Lugging blue totes filled with harvested cannabis crops against a blue Oregon sky, all-terrain vehicles buzz about carrying the fruits of their labor with an unspoken excitement – as if an agricultural revolution has hit an exciting new reset in the western U.S.
As more states legalize cannabis production and use, growers are chugging to keep up with demand, which may give way to investment in robotics and automation technologies to boost productivity and scale their operations.
Robots At CES 2020: Robo-Cats, Sex Tech, Pizza Makers And More – CBS New York
LAS VEGAS (CNET) – As 2020 grinds into gear, CNET will be kick-starting a new decade with a trip to the Nevada desert for the annual tech bonanza CES. When we arrive in Las Vegas, we expect to be greeted by a bunch of new TVs, scores of eccentric gadgets and a whole gaggle of robots.
At CES, we’ll likely see this broad range of robots on full display. Among the CES Innovation Award nominees alone there’s the latest Roomba robot vacuum cleaner, an esports fighting robot and the show-stealing star of CES 2019, Groove X’s huggable companion robot Lovot.
AI and robotics execs look back tech trends of 2019
As 2019 winds down, every news media and technology site is pausing to reflect on the biggest trends of the past year. Some aspects of robotics and artificial intelligence are advancing rapidly; others, not so much. What should AI and robotics developers recall as they prepare for a new year?
The Robot Report spoke with the following leaders at AI and robotics companies about their observations from the past year:
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Visti: The biggest news in robotics this past year is a combination of two big stories — the introduction of autonomous mobile robots for higher-payload materials, as well as the ability for these AMRs, and even those focused on lighter payloads, to benefit from advancements in artificial intelligence.
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