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Robots are clawing their way into our future | ZDNet
In contrast to looking like what would be the world's highest-tech dog toy, the Handy Bot is tall and narrow. Its defining feature is an arm that ends in a claw, which enables it to do humanly routine yet robotically mind-blowing useful tasks such as pour a drink or load a dishwasher. Of course, our needs don't end at housework and kicking back with a beverage.
Can Amazon convince you to welcome a security drone into your home?
The Always Home Cam has inspired fears in a way the Roomba never did.
MSC Cruise line reveals 'humanoid' robot bartender for new ship | Fox News
Cruises have been cancelled since last march, resulting in over 100,000 Americans losing their jobs per a November report. Florida has been especially hard hit with the state being home to the three busiest cruise ports in the world.
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The future of bartending is coming to MSC Cruises' new flagship ship when the MSC Virtuosa launches later this year. The cruise line recently revealed details of its "immersive, futuristic" bar and entertainment experience – including a "humanoid" bartender.
The Air Force Wants Throwable 'Micro-Robots' for Room Reconnaissance | Military.com
U.S. Air Forces Europe is considering adding "throwable robots," which can scour a room or outdoor area and confirm whether there are people around, to its inventory.
In a solicitation for information posted on the government's acquisition and awards website beta.sam.gov last week, the service is asking defense and technology companies for their ideas on "throwable reconnaissance micro-robots."
Each device would weigh roughly one pound, light enough that troops could fling it into a room and then control it with a handheld device, according to the solicitation.
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Brain Corp Extends Leadership Position in Autonomous Mobile Robots with Record 2020 Growth
"Given the rapid adoption rates and strong value proposition, robotic solutions are clearly becoming the new commercial cleaning standard," said Dr. Eugene Izhikevich, CEO at Brain Corp. "In today's changing world, businesses are rethinking their automation strategies, bringing robots out from behind locked areas and into public spaces where they bring a new level of process automation.
Study: "Robots" are trusted more than people when it comes to money management - TechRepublic
COVID-19 has accelerated digital transformation across industries. A new study takes a look at the sentiments regarding "robots" in the financial services sector.
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The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated digital transformation across industries as companies look to streamline processes and workflows with artificial intelligence (AI) , machine learning , and more. On Wednesday, Oracle released a study focusing on the sentiments regarding the use of algorithms in the financial services sector and the ways in which these technologies could impact the industry in the future.
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What Robots Need to Become Better Helpers - Nextgov
Both the government and private sector continue to work on building more functional robots to accomplish various tasks, especially ones that aren't suited or safe for humans. For example, NASA's Mars Perseverance Mission , which is fully robotic, is scheduled to make planetfall on Mars next week.
But mobility is only one aspect of creating the advanced robots and robotic tools of the future. For the most part, we have the locomotion part down. We already have thousands of flying drones and robots, plus specialized models that can climb up the side of cliffs or work completely in or under the water .
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