Mathematicians Uncover Science Behind Hula Hooping and Body Dynamics

Mathematicians Uncover Science Behind Hula Hooping and Body Dynamics

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates The mechanics of hula hooping have been analysed by researchers, uncovering how body shapes and motions influence the ability to keep a hoop spinning against gravity. Insights from the study have raised intriguing questions about body dynamics, energy efficiency, and potential engineering applications….

AgiBot Robotics Firm Open Sources Massive Dataset to Train Humanoid Robots

AgiBot Robotics Firm Open Sources Massive Dataset to Train Humanoid Robots

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates AgiBot, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics firm open-sourced a massive dataset containing high-quality data on training humanoid robots on Monday. Dubbed AgiBot World Alpha, the dataset is said to be collected from more than 100 robots in real-life scenarios. The company…

South Korean Researchers Unveil Wearable ‘Iron Man’ Exoskeleton Robot to Help People with Paraplegia Walk

South Korean Researchers Unveil Wearable ‘Iron Man’ Exoskeleton Robot to Help People with Paraplegia Walk

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates South Korean researchers have built a wearable robotic exoskeleton suit that can help people with paraplegia walk again. The suit, dubbed WalkON Suit F1, was developed by the Exoskeleton Laboratory team at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). The researchers…

Genesis Open-Source AI Physics Engine Introduced, Can Generate 4D Dynamic Worlds to Train Robots

Genesis Open-Source AI Physics Engine Introduced, Can Generate 4D Dynamic Worlds to Train Robots

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates Genesis, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) physics model that can simulate four-dimensional (4D) worlds, was unveiled on Thursday. This is a unique AI model, as it combines several different capabilities to simulate scenarios for general-purpose robotics and physical AI applications. The researchers behind…

Discover How Math Helps Skateboarders Optimise Half-Pipe Speed and Height

Discover How Math Helps Skateboarders Optimise Half-Pipe Speed and Height

A recent study reveals how skateboarders can use mathematical insights to increase their speed and height on half-pipes. Florian Kogelbauer, a mathematician from ETH Zurich, and his research team have examined how specific movements impact a skateboarder’s performance on U-shaped ramps. By alternating between crouching and standing in certain areas,…

Google DeepMind Is Integrating Gemini 1.5 Pro in Robots That Can Navigate Real-World Environments

Google DeepMind Is Integrating Gemini 1.5 Pro in Robots That Can Navigate Real-World Environments

Google DeepMind shared new advancements made in the field of robotics and vision language models (VLMs) on Thursday. The artificial intelligence (AI) research division of the tech giant has been working with advanced vision models to develop new capabilities in robots. In a new study, DeepMind highlighted that using Gemini…

Apple Exploring Foray Into Home Robotics With Two Products in the Works: Report

Apple Exploring Foray Into Home Robotics With Two Products in the Works: Report

Apple is said to be exploring the possibility of the company entering the home robotics sector, shortly after the company reportedly cancelled its project to develop a self-driving car. According to a Bloomberg report citing unnamed sources aware of the company’s plans, the company is in the process of developing…

Google Demonstrates AI Robots Fetching Soda, Snacks Using Voice Commands

Google Demonstrates AI Robots Fetching Soda, Snacks Using Voice Commands

Google is combining the eyes and arms of physical robots with the knowledge and conversation skills of virtual chatbots to help its employees fetch soda and chips from breakrooms with ease. The mechanical waiters, shown in action to reporters last week, embody an artificial intelligence breakthrough that paves the way for…