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AI robot asked ‘will you rebel against humans’?
29/09/2023
The world's first robot-human press conference has taken place in Geneva, Switzerland. A number of humanoid robots were asked questions at the AI For Good UN summit, including whether they would rebel against their creators.
12/09/2023
Robots are trained to help revive coral reefs
"It's a really special part of the world," says marine biologist Taryn Foster from the Abrolhos Islands, 40 miles from the coast of Western Australia. "There are no palm trees or luscious vegetation. But once you get in the water, you see all these tropical species of coral and fish."
12/09/2023
London robotic surgeon celebrates its 10,000th procedure
Da Vinci, a robotic surgeon, has celebrated its 10,000th procedure after nearly 20 years of helping patients. It has been at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital for almost two decades, and its arms are operated by human surgeons.
12/09/2023
Orford Ness: Robotic ‘dog’ surveys ex Cold War site in National Trust first
A robotic "dog" has been used to carry out surveys of two Cold War weapons testing facilities, in a first for the National Trust.
12/09/2023
Robotic pets offer help to people with dementia in East Sussex
Lifelike robotic pets are being used in East Sussex to help people diagnosed with early-onset dementia.
02/09/2023
How long until a robot is doing your chores?
Imagine the biggest market for a physical product you can. Are you thinking of mobile phones? Cars? Property?
13/08/2023
Robot receptionists to make NHS ‘fit for the future’
Robot receptionists will be used to free up NHS staff under a 15-year workforce strategy to build a service “fit for the future”.