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Meet Spanish artist Alicia Framis: The first woman to marry a hologram

The multidisciplinary artist from Barcelona Alicia Framis will be the first woman to marry a hologram generated by artificial intelligence in a ceremony that will take place this summer at the Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen museum in Rotterdam.

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2023 brings humans a step closer to a future with robots

Robotics experts say more robots will help humans across multiple industries.

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Printed robots with bones, ligaments, and tendons a step closer

Researchers at ETH Zurich, in collaboration with Inkbit 3D, have pioneered 3D printing of soft robots with artificial bones, ligaments, and tendons.

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Humanoid robots are already here. But do we really need them?

As the human birth rate declines, humanoid robots could take up the slack and fill jobs that are vacant. But do we really need them?

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Musk and Sunak discuss 'disruptive force' of AI at UK summit

Speaking at the discussion, Musk said there was a role for governments to play "when the public safety is at risk" in regards to AI.

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Amazon starts testing new robot that can lift items in warehouses

Amazon is experimenting with a two-legged robot that can lift boxes. At the same time, it has rolled out another robot at a Houston warehouse.

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X (formerly Twitter) starts charging some users to use key features

X says the ‘Not A Bot’ subscription will allow key functions such as tweeting, replying, and liking.

Work

Does adding robots to your workplace make humans lazier?

Scientists have found that humans pay less attention to their work when they think robots have already checked it.

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US researchers have trained AI to design robots from scratch

Fed with a basic prompt, the AI system was able to develop a blueprint for a rudimentary walking robot within seconds.

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The fully autonomous, robot pharmacy coming to a town near you

This unmanned robotic pharmacy from Estonia could revolutionise out-of-hours healthcare and medicine across Europe.

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This Polish company is trialling an AI-powered CEO to run its business

The "always on" AI CEO is tasked with identifying clients for their high-end collectible rums as well as choosing artists to design custom bottles.

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How does it feel to live with a cerebral implant?

Brain-computer interface technology is a fast-growing field but how does it feel to live with an implant inside of you?

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Robots steal the show as China displays its latest tech breakthroughs

AI-powered humanoids and K9-inspired canine companions take the stage in Beijing.

Mobility

The humanoid robot that can pilot an airplane better than a human

The robot’s memory is so large that it can memorise all Jeppesen navigation charts, a task that is impossible for human pilots.

Health news

Tiny robot tentacle could revolutionise the way we detect lung cancer

The robot tentacle, which measures around 2 mm in diameter, can reach the smallest bronchial tubes in the lungs - unlike current technology.

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NASA’s first humanoid robot is starting a new mission in Australia

NASA says knowledge gained from this mission will potentially be used for NASA’s Artemis missions and other Earth-based robotics objectives.

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Meet China's caregiver robot to help the future elderly and patients

The GR-1 humanoid will be able to carry patients from the bed to wheelchairs and help pick up objects.

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'We would be better leaders than humans' robots tell UN AI meeting

Dozens of robots appeared at the AI for Good summit in Geneva on July 6-7. One claimed: “I believe that humanoid robots have the potential to lead with a greater level of efficiency and effectiveness than human leaders."

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Robot conducts classical music concert in South Korea

A South Korean-made robot has made its debut as an orchestra conductor. "EveR 6", led more than 60 musicians of the National Orchestra of Korea in what was described as an extraordinary performance.