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Robots receive major intelligence boost thanks to Google DeepMind's 'thinking AI' — a pair of models that help machines understand the worldTwo new AI models allow robots to perform complex, multistep tasks in a way that they couldn't previously.
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Chinese tech company develops creepy ultra-lifelike robot face — watch it blink, twitch and nodA Chinese robotics company has unveiled what it describes as a realistic robot face, with plans to make humanoid robots more approachable and relatable.
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Scientists taught an AI-powered 'robot dog' how to play badminton against humans — and it's actually really goodScientists have trained the ANYmal quadruped robot to play badminton, and it's good enough to complete in a 10-shot rally with a human opponent.
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Meet Robot Drummer: Scientists train an AI to drum like Linkin Park and AC/DC — but it sounds like it has plenty of practice to doRobot Drummer is a simulated program able to learn pop, rock, and jazz songs with reinforcement learning.
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Robots awkwardly race, fight and flop around in China's first World Humanoid Robot GamesThe first World Humanoid Robot Games are underway in China, with robots competing against each other in track and field, soccer, kickboxing and other events.
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Watch this robot 'cannibal' grow bigger and stronger by consuming smaller robotsScientists explore the concept of "robot metabolism" with a weird machine that can integrate material from other robots so it can become more capable and overcome physical challenges.
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Students build new 'hybrid drone' — watch it fly in the air and then seamlessly dive underwaterA 3D-printed hybrid drone can quickly transition between air and water thanks to variable pitch propellers. Watch a video of the drone in action.
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China launches world's first robot that can run by itself 24/7 — watch it change its own batteries in unsettling new footageThe Walker S2 humanoid robot, which can change its own battery when it's running low on power, could potentially be left to run on its own forever.
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Watch this cute robot elephant go bowling — it's the first 3D-printed robot of its kindResearchers have unveiled a miniature robot elephant with special 3D-printed "tissues" that allow for more complex and natural movements. A video shows the elephant grasp a flower with its trunk and kick a bowling ball.
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