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Robotic Common Sense, Hala Point, Battery Research w/ Ralph Bond

Robotic Common Sense, Hala Point, Battery Research w/ Ralph Bond

Published 1 year, 8 months ago
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Show Notes 26 April 2024




Story 1: Engineering household robots to have a little common sense - With help from a large language model, MIT engineers enabled robots to self-correct after missteps and carry on with their chores.


Source: MIT News Story by Jennifer Chu


Link: https://news.mit.edu/2024/engineering-household-robots-have-little-common-sense-0325



  
Story 2: Intel unveils largest-ever AI 'neuromorphic computer' that mimics the human brain.


Source: LiveScience.com Story by Keumars Afifi-Sabet


Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/computing/intel-unveils-largest-ever-ai-neuromorphic-computer-that-mimics-the-human-brain



Story 3: Scientists develop new material that could allow rechargeable batteries to 'self-heal' - The new cathode material for lithium-sulfur batteries is healable and highly conductive.


Source: The Cool Down Story by Rick Kazmer


Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/technology/scientists-develop-new-material-that-could-allow-rechargeable-batteries-to-self-heal-we-are-very-excited-about-the-discovery/ar-BB1kH5yr




Story 4: Engineer plans solar panel implant for human retina to retain eyesight.


Source: InterestingEngineering.com Story by Ameya Paleja


Link: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/solar-panels-restore-vision


See also: https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2024/03/solar-panels-in-your-eyeballs--this-engineer-is-looking-into-it



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