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Robot makers pledge not to weaponise their creations

Ryan Daws — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 12:13:57 +0000

A growing number of robot makers are pledging not to weaponise their creations. This week, an open letter – currently signed by six robotics companies – pledges not to support the use of their creations for deadly purposes. Here’s a copy of the full letter: “General Purpose Robots Should Not Be Weaponized We are some... Read more »

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Cyberselves reaches finals of global competition for ‘teleporting’ humans into sense-relaying robots

Ryan Daws — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 13:13:09 +0000

UK robotics firm Cyberselves has reached the finals of a global robotics competition for its tech which “teleports” humans into robots that can relay what they see, hear, and feel. The Sheffield-based company entered the prestigious Avatar XPRIZE global robotics competition and is one of just two British firms to make it to the finals.... Read more »

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Robotics4EU wants input to guide Europe’s robot future

Ryan Daws — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:16:36 +0000

A three-year EU project funded by the Horizon 2020 programme called Robotics4EU wants input from the community to guide Europe’s robot future. Robotics4EU aims to boost the adoption of robotics in Europe across a continent that is becoming increasingly sceptical of autonomous systems. The initiative has released two surveys aimed at different stakeholders: Robotics development... Read more »

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Construction begins on £22.4 million National Robotarium in the UK

Ryan Daws — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:57:55 +0000

The UK has begun construction of a £22.4 million National Robotarium in Edinburgh which aims to solidify the country as a leader in AI and robotics. UK Government Minister for Scotland Iain Stewart said: “The creation of the UK’s first National Robotarium in Edinburgh will place Scotland at the forefront of a technological revolution that... Read more »

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Research: Higher robot densities linked to increased productivity

Ryan Daws — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 10:42:37 +0000

Research has found a link between higher densities of robots in a population and increased levels of productivity. The study – conducted by supply chain specialists Balloon One – analysed countries with similar levels of manufacturing output and looked at their densities of robots and GDP per hours worked. The UK, in particular, is falling... Read more »

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AMP Robotics raises $55 million to advance its waste-reducing mission

Ryan Daws — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 17:11:03 +0000

Denver-based AMP Robotics has raised $55 million for its AI-powered system which aims to reduce global waste. Coming off the hottest year on record, with the US experiencing its first-ever “gigafire”, the worst Amazon fires in a decade, and devastating typhoons swamping the Indian subcontinent – to name just a few climate-related disasters – it’s... Read more »

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Hyundai is acquiring lifelike robotics pioneer Boston Dynamics

Ryan Daws — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 13:42:29 +0000

Hyundai is acquiring Boston Dynamics, a pioneering robotics creator behind the infamous robotic dog ‘Spot’. Spot went viral for being eerily close to being able to mimic the movements of a real dog. People were quick to note the similarities between Spot and the fictional unstoppable killer robots which appear in an episode of Charlie... Read more »

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British Army chief: A quarter of soldiers could be robots by 2030

Ryan Daws — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 15:01:36 +0000

The head of the UK’s military has said that he expects up to a quarter of soldiers could be robots by the 2030s. Sir Nick Carter – a decorated general with service in Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Basra – made the comments to Sky News on Sunday. “I suspect we could have an army of... Read more »

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WEF: Inequality likely to worsen as robots set to do half of work by 2025

Ryan Daws — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:11:11 +0000

A report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) predicts that robots will do half of all work tasks by 2025, with inequality likely to worsen as a result. Concerns about the impact of automation on jobs are not exactly new, but most felt the timeline for significant change would be longer – providing more time... Read more »

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Japan wants to establish global standards for human-assisting robots

Ryan Daws — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 16:19:05 +0000

Japan has opened a consultation with the International Standards Organisation (ISO) in a bid to establish standards for human-assisting robots. Part of the reason for Japan’s huge investments into robotics is the country’s ageing population. Robots designed to help the elderly are becoming increasingly commonplace. Japan has already created a national standard for robot-to-human interactions... Read more »

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