One argument for why robots will never fully measure up to people is because they lack human-like social skills.
But researchers are experimenting with new methods to give robots social skills to better interact with humans. Two new studies provide evidence of progress in this kind of research.
One experiment was carried out by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT. The team developed a machine learning system for self-driving vehicles that is designed to learn the social characteristics of other drivers.
Quite a lot has been going on:
Trimble, Hilti, Boston Dynamics Explore Use of Robots in Construction | CONTRACTOR
SUNNYVALE, CA, SCHAAN, LIECHTENSTEIN, and BOSTON, MA —Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB), Hilti and Boston Dynamics announced today a collaboration to explore the integration of Trimble's and Hilti's construction management software solutions, GNSS technology and reality capture devices with Boston Dynamics' Spot Robot platform.
Autonomous robots can play a significant role in construction, specifically in production and quality control workflows by enabling automation of routine and tedious tasks, reducing workload and improving safety. The companies will collaborate to develop a "proof-of-concept" solution.
This training robot may make you better at ping pong — Strictly Robots
NYC's YIVO Institute holds Jewish memories saved from destruction during the Holocaust — What's in the Basement?
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From flavored fireworks to 50-ton jellies, these 'experience designers' will explode your senses
Mercedes HS Robotics teams go undefeated at first match | KGBT
Other things to check out:
Are You Ready For The Robots?
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is one of the hottest pillars of digital transformation in the enterprise. RPA promises to unleash the productivity of humans, reduce labor costs, reduce human error, and improve cycle times. Who doesn't want these benefits?
The current entry cost (tech & talent) to pilot an RPA solution starts at $100,000 and can hit millions of dollars at scale. By 2021, some of the capabilities offered by RPA platforms may well be commoditized, driving the technology costs to the floor. We saw this happen when Amazon, Google, and Microsoft launched their cloud-based AI tools, commoditizing the solutions of IBM Watson and others. We also saw the AI talent pool expand to hit demand.
ElectroSkin: This pocket-sized robot cleans walls in a jiffy - The Economic Times
Robots Are Taking Over (the Rental Screening Process) - WSJ
For decades, when you applied for an apartment, the landlord—or a tenant screening company hired by the landlord—would examine your credit file and pay stubs to verify your ability to pay rent. But today, landlords are using the artificial intelligence revolution to predict something else: Your willingness to pay rent.
You wanted flying cars and colony worlds.
For many of us, assembling IKEA furniture is proof that while Scandinavians are no longer vikings, they can still ruin your day.
But, curse no longer at your Kullaberg or Västanby or whatever the fsck it's called now: a bunch of smart of folks in America have developed robots that use machine-learning algorithms to construct IKEA kit for you. Well, in a simulation, or virtual environment. And fairly naively. Look, it's just cool, OK? It's research and experimentation .
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