Vatican, Microsoft create AI-generated St. Peter’s Basilica to allow virtual visits, log damage Posted December 15, 2024 The Vatican and Microsoft in November unveiled a digital twin of St. Peter’s Basilica that uses artificial intelligence to explore one of the world’s most importa…
Japan plans automated cargo transport system to relieve shortage of drivers and cut emissions Posted November 30, 2024 Japan is planning to build an automated cargo transport corridor between Tokyo and Osaka, dubbed a "conveyor belt road" by the g…
Cello-playing robot performs with symphony orchestra Posted November 27, 2024 The world’s first joint performance by a symphony orchestra and a robot playing a cello took place in Sweden. The joint performance piece entitled ‘Veer’ was created for the ro…
Hungarian researchers unveil autonomous drone swarm technology Posted November 20, 2024 Moving in a dense cloud, like a flock of birds in flight, 100 drones maneuver through the night sky in an open field just outside Hungary’s capital. It’s the resu…
The robotic arms that have learned to copy an artist’s brush strokes Posted November 5, 2024 As AI continues to evolve, the line between human and machine is blurring in the art world. One artist has taught a robot to copy her brush strokes
Epic Games sues Google and Samsung over phone settings, accusing them of violating antitrust laws Posted October 26, 2024 Video game maker Epic Games sued Google and Samsung, accusing the tech companies of coordinating to block third-party competition in application distribution on Samsung devices. …
How a robotic dog that fire blasts weeds could help curb pesticide use in agriculture Posted October 22, 2024 A canine-like Spot robot could provide the answer to harmful pesticides. Forever a problem child for environmentalists, the UN has long been keen to minimize thei…
The world of VR made a reality for rural Kenyan children Posted October 15, 2024 A group of youngsters from a community in Kiambu, Kenya is experiencing the world of VR headsets for the first time. Gathered in their village hall, it’s clear many of them don…
App offers Australian diners solution to restaurant background noise Posted October 1, 2024 An Australian app is setting out to help diners tired of battling background noise when they visit restaurants. The app allows users to search and review restaura…
Police officers are starting to use AI chatbots to write crime reports. Will they hold up in court? Posted September 20, 2024 Oklahoma City’s police department is one of a handful to experiment with AI chatbots to produce the first drafts of incident reports. Police officers who’ve tried it are e…