Small robots have always played a crucial role in exploring and inspecting confined spaces that larger robots cannot access. Their ability to navigate around obstacles and carefully maneuver in tight spaces makes them invaluable in scenarios such as inspecting machinery or navigating through disaster-stricken areas. However, the challenge lies in building small robots that are
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As the world strives to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and embrace low-carbon energy alternatives, scientists have developed a cutting-edge deep learning model to scan the Earth’s surface for signs of subsurface reservoirs of naturally occurring free hydrogen. This groundbreaking algorithm focuses on identifying ovoids or semicircular depressions (SCDs) that often form near areas associated
In a groundbreaking achievement, a research team led by Professor Chan Chi-hou from the City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has made a significant leap forward in antenna technology. By developing a universal metasurface antenna, the team has successfully enabled the manipulation of all five fundamental properties of electromagnetic waves through software control. This extraordinary
Chatbot users often recommend treating a series of prompts like a conversation, but have you ever wondered how the chatbot knows what you are referring back to? Well, a recent study has shed light on the mechanism used by transformer models, such as those driving modern chatbots, to decide what to pay attention to. This
In a groundbreaking analysis released by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on November 28, a significant discovery was made regarding the domestic lithium resources in southern California’s Salton Sea region. The study, conducted by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), revealed the vast potential of lithium reserves in the area. With the advancement of
After a long wait, it seems that internet users in the European Union (EU) will soon be able to sign up for Threads, the popular Instagram app. Owned by Meta, Instagram initially launched Threads in the United States and other countries back in July. However, EU users have been unable to access the platform due
Roboticists and computer scientists have long been working on developing computational techniques that can replicate the complex motions and coordination of human limbs in robots. To this end, a research group consisting of members from Intel Labs, University College London (UCL), and VERSES Research Lab conducted a study to explore the motor control of autonomous
EU member states and lawmakers have reached a groundbreaking agreement on regulating artificial intelligence (AI) models, following 36 hours of intense negotiations. This “historic” deal, which took place in Brussels, paves the way for the EU to become the first continent to establish clear rules for the use of AI. The agreement aims to strike
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK has launched an investigation into the partnership between Microsoft, a leading US tech giant, and OpenAI, an artificial intelligence (AI) developer. The CMA aims to determine whether this collaboration resembles a merger and evaluate its potential impact on competition within the UK. This move by the
Roboticists at the Technical University of Munich, in Germany, are making significant advancements in the field of quadruped robots by incorporating a flexible spine and tail into their design. This development, detailed in the journal Science Robotics, aims to replicate the flexibility found in the spines of four-legged animals. While most existing quadruped robots possess