Universal basic income seems to improve employment and well-being
“The world’s most robust study of universal basic income has concluded that it boosts recipients’ mental and financial well-being, as well as modestly improving employment. […]
University of Auckland Engineers Build 3D Printed Robotic Airship for Education and Research
“A duo of engineers from the University of Auckland’s New Dexterity research group have published an academic paper detailing the design and construction of a partly 3D […]
Future Goals in the AI Race: Explainable AI and Transfer Learning
“Recent years have seen breakthroughs in neural network technology: computers can now beat any living person at the most complex game invented by humankind, as well as imitate […]
[WATCH] How Bionic Limbs Are Changing Lives
“A bionic revolution is brewing, as recent advancements in bioengineering have brought about scientific breakthroughs in rehabilitation for people with disabilities. The most cutting edge […]
Given Basic Income, People Kept Working And Got Healthier
“In 2017, the government of Ontario, Canada’s most populous province, kicked off a three-year basic income pilot project. Basically, it handed out enough money to cover basic needs […]
Robot uses artificial intelligence and imaging to draw blood
“Rutgers engineers have created a tabletop device that combines a robot, artificial intelligence and near-infrared and ultrasound imaging to draw blood or insert catheters to […]
Microrobot system regenerates knee cartilage in rabbits
“A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in China and one in Korea has developed a micro-robot system that regenerated knee cartilage in rabbits. […]
Smithsonian Uses Mimaki 3D Printer For Hands-On Exhibitions
“Mimaki USA, a manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutters, and the Smithsonian are collaborating to use additive manufacturing within its museums and research centers exhibitions. The Smithsonian Exhibits’ (SIE) […]
Ben & Jerry’s Testing Drone Delivery Service for Ice Cream
“Soon, you might not have to go to the nearest grocery store to satisfy your ice cream craving. Your ice cream could come to you […]
This decade will see the world shed the fear of losing jobs to bots
The last decade witnessed the technology landscape change rapidly. As humans kept pace, it also birthed the need for extensive reskilling. The next decade will […]
Chinese Researchers Design 3D Printed Biomimetic Soft Robotics & Grippers
“In the recently published ‘3D printed shape-programmable magneto-active soft matter for biomimetic applications,’ researchers from China explore the development of a high-performance material that transforms […]
Artificial Intelligence System Learns the Fundamental Laws of Quantum Mechanics
“Artificial Intelligence can be used to predict molecular wave functions and the electronic properties of molecules. This innovative AI method developed by a team of […]
Scientists Have Built The First-Ever Robots Constructed Entirely Out of Living Cells
“In another lifetime, if they had been allowed to follow their natural development, the stem cells taken from embryonic frogs would have turned into skin […]
Google AI system can surpass human experts in spotting breast cancer, study finds
“Google’s artificial intelligence system can identify breast cancer more accurately than radiologists, according to a study published in Nature on Wednesday. The model, created in […]
Here’s Why Quantum Supremacy Matters
“After weeks of speculation, megacorporation Google is claiming to have achieved “quantum supremacy” in a paper published in the prestigious journal Nature. Why should you care? And what is quantum supremacy […]
Finally, A Smart Robot That Can Cook And Serve Us Hot Dogs
“At long last, robots have conquered one of the last bastions of human dominance: the grill. After training an artificial intelligence in a virtual reconstruction […]
New tool uses AI to flag fake news for media fact-checkers
“A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool could help social media networks and news organizations weed out false stories. The tool, developed by researchers at the University […]
Finland is making its online AI crash course free to the world
“Last year, Finland launched a free online crash course in artificial intelligence with the aim of educating its citizens about the new technology. Now, as […]
Germany just got a universal basic income, and nobody noticed.
“Germany just got itself a universal basic income through the back door. We’ll never know if the judges at the German supreme courtin Karlsruhe were […]
Self-Driving Cars Are Predicting Drivers Personalities
“In a recent study by a team of researchers at MIT, self driving cars are being programmed to identify the social personalities of other drivers in an […]
AI To Replace Two Top-Level Government Jobs In Indonesia
“In the latest news, Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo announced to replace two top-level public servant posts with AI in 2020. According to Reuters, Widodo briefed on […]
Scientists Created Open Source Tools to See in Animal Vision
“Ever wondered how the world looks to your dog, your cat, or even the spiders that live in your house? Given that every animal species […]
Timeline of the Future
“Have you ever wonder what will happen in the future? The Timeline of the Future combines real predictions about the future with fictional events due […]
New virtual reality interface enables “touch” across long distances
“Adding a sense of touch can make virtual reality experiences feel more real. A woman sits at a computer, video chatting with her young son […]
Nature study shows that human-in-the-loop AI outperforms humans alone or AI alone
” Human-in-the-loop (HITL) AI may enable an ideal symbiosis of human experts and AI models, harnessing the advantages of both while at the same time […]
LiDar and its Applications Part 6 – Forest Fires
In a previous article, we talked about the importance of planning and forest management. Management is all about risk tolerance. Optimizing risk is the goal. […]
[WATCH] These Homes Are 3D-PRINTED
“Called TECLA, the project uses materials found onsite that are reusable and recyclable to build circular and affordable homes…”
[WATCH] The Future of Work: A VICE Special Report (Full Episode)
The next Industrial Revolution is upon us, and scientists, entrepreneurs, and policymakers are warning of an imminent paradigm shift in the future of work. In […]
These 3D-printed houses are made with a dirt cheap material
WASP, an Italian 3D printer maker, has just announced a collaboration over a new housing model to build eco-house communities in a sustainable manner, using reusable materials […]
Scientists used artificial intelligence to discover a 2,000 year-old stick figure in Peru’s mysterious Nazca Lines
A research team from Yamagata University recently announced it had discovered 142 new Nazca formations, including images of birds, monkeys, fish, snakes, and foxes. The team partnered […]
[VIDEO] Scientists Create Holograms You Can See, Hear, and Feel
We’ve seen holograms of human organs, circus elephants, and even long-dead musicians. But now, researchers from the University of Sussex have found a way to create cutting-edge holograms that you […]
Watch An AI Turn Music Into a Brain-Melting Visualization
Synesthesia is the rare condition when our senses melt together — some say they can hear colors, others that they can taste words. But what […]
Engineer Invents Gloves That Turn Sign Language into Audible Speech
Roy Allela, a 25-year old engineer and inventor from Kenya, has found the ultimate solution to bridging the communication barrier between deaf and hearing people. […]
Drone wireless system can help rescue workers see inside buildings
Engineers have developed a prototype drone-mounted wireless scanning system, which can fly up the outside of a high rise building and detect the whereabouts of […]
[VIDEO] Watch a massive 3D-printed building take shape
“Dubai is now home to the world’s largest 3D-printed two-story building. On Wednesday, officials in the city’s Warsan neighborhood unveiled the building, which is 9.5 […]
Artificial intelligence to create 133 million jobs globally: Report
“The uptake of artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to create 133 million new jobs globally and “drastically change” the UK job market in the coming […]
Augmented reality app adds interactive enhancements to scientific posters, presentations
“USC scientists have launched a smartphone application that uses augmented reality to add 3-D models, fly-throughs and other data to enrich science communication materials such […]
Voice AI systems will be ‘everywhere’ and ‘phones will disappear in 10 years’
“Gary Vaynerchuk claims that voice driven AI devices will continue to grow in popularity in the next decade. Speaking at WCIT 2019 the businessman says […]
Almost two-thirds of workers say they would trust a robot over their manager
“Much talk of workplace automation paints a picture of an apocalyptic stand-off between humans and their robot replacements. But the ultimate relationship may be much more […]
Highest throughput 3-D printer is the future of manufacturing
“Northwestern University researchers have developed a new, futuristic 3D printer that is so big and so fast it can print an object the size of […]
The rise and rise of service robots
” The global demand for service robots is on a significant rise. Global companies are now increasingly adopting logistic systems as well as inspection and […]
AI to ‘fundamentally shift’ global balance of power
“The focus of Australia’s cyber diplomacy is expanding to include “grand strategy in technology”, as well as engagement with technology firms and governments. Rapidly maturing […]
The company behind the world’s first subscription-based electric vehicle says it’s so good, it will lead to a ‘post-SUV era’
“Canoo, a Los Angeles-based company, has unveiled its eponymous flagship vehicle: the world’s first subscription-only electric vehicle. The carmaker decided to make their vehicles a one-month payment […]
A social robot to enhance children’s handwriting skills
” Researchers at CHILI Lab (Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) in Switzerland and GAIPS Lab (University of Lisbon) in Portugal have recently developed an autonomous system designed to assist […]
A California City Tested Universal Basic Income. Here’s How Recipients Spent the $500 in Free Money
“The first data from an experiment in a California city where needy people get $500 a month from the government shows they spend most of […]
Watch a Paralyzed Man “Walk” Using a Mind-Reading Exoskeleton
“A French man was able to regain control over all four of his paralyzed limbs thanks to a mind-controlled exoskeleton suit, the BBC reports. A video shows […]
The Future of Work in 2030
“There’s a very challenging problem ahead of us that I think is good to address, and for sure: there’s a lot of talk about this […]
Future intent: Would you let an automated car do the driving?
“Would you be comfortable taking a nap in the driver’s seat while your fully automated car did the driving? QUT researchers in Brisbane, Australia, have […]