#robotic

Stealth Ukraine Ground Drones Hunt In the Dark
▻https://spectrum.ieee.org/ukraine-ground-drones

Ukrainian roboticists build toward a human-free front line

Borys Drozhak has a vision: a front line almost free of humans, patrolled by flying #drones and ground #robots, and continuously monitored by AI-controlled sensor networks. And it’s not a pipe dream. Ukrainian roboticists have made major strides in that direction over the past four years. Remotely controlled ground vehicles fitted with #machine_guns and #grenade_launchers now patrol the #no-man’s-land straddling the front, part of a #robotic legion that has stymied #Russia’s territorial ambitions so far this year.

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In April, Ukraine’s President #Volodymyr_Zelenskyy signed an order for the government to procure 50,000 UGVs for #Ukraine’s military forces by the end of 2026. That’s more than three times as many as the government purchased in 2025 and a massive increase from the 2,000 procured in 2024, according to defense analyst Marc C. Lange.

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Keeping Self-driving Decisions Simple: Starsky #robotics’ Behavior Planning
▻https://hackernoon.com/keeping-self-driving-decisions-simple-starsky-robotics-behavior-planning

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When people ask me what I do for a living, the shortest answer I give is: I help build safe autonomous trucks. I’ve been working on the behavior planning layer of Starsky Robotics’ autonomous driving stack for the last two years. Put simply, I develop software that allows our trucks to make good decisions, and I work with the rest of the team to show that the system is doing the right thing.Starsky Robotics’ Autonomous Truck“Behavior planning” is a bit of an unusual term, even within the industry, so let me first explain what we at Starsky mean by it. The behavior planning layer is responsible for the high level decision making of the truck, which we take to be decisions that have a few seconds or more lead time, like lane changes, taking an off-ramp, or pulling over to the side of the road (...)

#self-driving-cars #validation #decision-making #trucking

The Difference Between Robotic Process Automation and Artificial Intelligence
▻https://hackernoon.com/the-difference-between-robotic-process-automation-and-artificial-intelli

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What is Robotic Process Automation?Simply put, it’s the use of computer programs in the form of software robots, to standardize and automate repeatable business processes.Imagine having a robot sitting on a computer performing the same computer keystrokes and opening the same applications as humans do. While it doesn’t require physical robots, software robots tend to mimic human activities via working with applications the same way a normal person does.With robotic process automation, bots can complete repetitive tasks, which frees up the employees time to work on more revenue-generating tasks for the company. What makes it interesting is that non-technical employees will have the tools needed to make their own software robots that will solve their individual automation (...)

#artificial-intelligence #robotics-technology #ai #rap #roboticprocessautomation

16 Best Resources to Learn #robotics and IoT Development in 2019
▻https://hackernoon.com/16-best-resources-to-learn-robotics-and-iot-development-in-2019-847bb93c

While making GeekForge — a daily listing of interesting coding tasks — we researched several sources where you can learn robotics and IoT, and we thought it would be a good idea to share this list with you.While the first smart device is dated back to 1982 (a Coca-Cola vending machine), robots and Internet-powered appliances were considered science fiction for decades. Until today that is, when nearly a quarter of US households own a smart speaker. A humanoid robot, Sophia, was even given citizenship in Saudi Arabia.Robotics and Internet of Things, from a developer standpoint, are no more than computers with better hardware capabilities. If you’re deliberately ignoring its innovation due to your lack of physics knowledge or the financial investment needed of the required devices, you’ll soon (...)

#internet-of-things #education #startup #software-development

The Future of #robotics #development with Eva Li of Vincross
▻https://hackernoon.com/the-future-of-robotics-development-with-eva-li-of-vincross-dd8d85256d4e?

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Episode 29 of the Hacker Noon #podcast: An interview with Eva Li of Vincross, a consumer robotics company.Listen to the interview on iTunes, or Google Podcast, or watch on YouTube.In this episode Trent Lapinski interviews Eva Li from Vincross, where you get to meet one of the robots Hexa, and learn about their new robotics development platform MIND KIT. They’re currently doing a KickStarter.“HEXA is a six-legged programmable robot.”“Our users are, but not limited to, software developers, programmers, researchers, people who are into robotics, hobbyists, and some students who are learning coding through HEXA.”“ You can not just learn programming, learn robotics, also you can make it actually useful in your daily life. We offer this ideal hardware and software to make your ideas come true” — Eva (...)

#developer-tools #hackernoon-podcast

Can You Robot ?
▻https://hackernoon.com/can-you-robot-5499a4d158ae?source=rss----3a8144eabfe3---4

Makers, developers, #robotics enthusiasts, if you are still hunting for robotic parts and hoping that they are compatible with the software, please continue reading.Recently, consumer robotics company Vincross just launched MIND KIT-a robotics developer kit that provides you with hardware and software you need to build your own robot, even though you are the first time students of robotic development. Currently it’s available to pre-order on Kickstarter.Vincross MIND KIT is available on Kickstarter through March 21, 2019According to a Harris Poll commissioned by Vincross, 90% of Americans believe learning about robotics will ‘future-proof’ their professions, but just 5% of Americans have attempted to develop a robotics program. The crux of the problem lies in 62% of Americans today feeling (...)

#tech #technology #makers

Roybi Robot Launched TechForChange Initiative with Alibaba Cloud
▻https://hackernoon.com/roybi-robot-launched-techforchange-initiative-with-alibaba-cloud-186bc03

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Last year, I had the opportunity to present my company ROYBI, an #ai-powered educational robot for young children, at Alibaba Cloud’s North America contest. My company was selected from hundreds of applicants to be one of the ten finalists to compete at the regional event. This was an exciting experience for me to go on the stage and spread the word about our work in #robotics and early childhood #education.August 2018, Computer History Museum, Mountain View, CAIt was particularly a challenging contest because I was presenting an entirely new concept: customizing education through AI and personalizing the learning experience based on every child’s learning ability. It was that exciting moment when the judges announced that ROYBI became the Runner Up and winner of the Alibaba Cloud North (...)

#female-founders #technology

Are People Losing Control Over Robots ?
▻https://hackernoon.com/are-people-losing-control-over-robots-38b6af76a889?source=rss----3a8144e

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Humans have long been fascinated with the idea of robots — human-like robots. It’s been 50 years since Isaac Asimov, an American writer and professor of biochemistry at Boston University, devised his famous Three Laws of #robotics* — a set of rules designed to ensure friendly robot behavior. Isaac Asimov imagined a futuristic world in which humanoid robots were commonplace and, famously, programmed with the Three Laws of Robotics to help — and not harm — their human counterparts.OctaviaWe’re accustomed to the idea of machines acting like people. We’re even accustomed to the idea of machines thinking in ways that remind us of humans. For example, Octavia, a humanoid robot designed to fight fires on Navy ships, has mastered an impressive range of facial expressions.SophiaSophia, a social humanoid of (...)

#investors #ai #artificial-intelligence #people-robot-control

What 6 Superbowl Ads tell us about our Robotic #future
▻https://hackernoon.com/what-6-superbowl-ads-tell-us-about-our-robotic-future-c79c9e8ac117?sourc

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Super Bowl ? More like Super Bored, ammaright?I’m not American. As such, I have a hard time fathoming the cultural and social importance of the Superbowl, even if I can appreciate the fan’s fervor and the ever-so-entertaining pageantry taking place every year. It is my understanding that this year’s game between the Patriots and the Rams was a particularly dull affair, and that some Chipotle-looking artist took his shirt off and that it was a whole thing. All the memes pages are talking about it. Also the Spongebob Pants part of the Internet is rioting. Apart from that, there is little to be said about the main events which are the game and the half-time show.The adverts, on the other hand, have always been my go-to staple to better assess the mood the largest economy of the world finds (...)

#robotics #artificial-intelligence #super-bowl #super-bowl-ads

What results to expect when using AI to automate documents processing
▻https://hackernoon.com/what-results-to-expect-when-using-ai-to-automate-documents-processing-b4

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What is OCR, why is the paperwork automation rarely used, and what we have learned in the process of developing our own RPA solution.Artificial intelligence covers more and more areas nowadays. It checks pizza readiness, searches for criminals and analyzes the origin of the Big Bang. In this article, we will talk about a much more everyday use case: how to automate document flow and reduce the processing time to a few seconds and why, if you do not do it, the growth of almost any company may stop.OCR as part of RPA — what’s that?With the increase of paperwork — endless documents preparation, contracts, fillings, agreements, and forms, the costs for back-office grow, too. The department, in turn, requires not only management but also costs a pretty penny. Robotic processes automation (RPA) can (...)

#technology-news #technology #artificial-intelligence #machine-learning #robotic-automation

#scada Cyber Security Threats and Countermeasures: Ultimate Checklist
▻https://hackernoon.com/scada-cyber-security-threats-and-countermeasures-ultimate-checklist-f236

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SCADA systems adoption is growing at an annual growth rate of 6.6%. It is, therefore, essential for organisations to understand potential SCADA cyber security threats, as well as the best practices to implement to their business. Which is why we at ELEKS have compiled a guide on threats to recognise, and the SCADA #cybersecurity best practices to implement.Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) is a system of software and hardware elements allowing industrial organisations to gather and monitor real-time data. SCADA can also control industrial processes (locally or remotely), record events into a log file and directly network with devices like valves, motors, pumps, and sensors. SCADA systems often manage Industrial Control Systems (ICS).Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are (...)

#automation #robotics #industry-4-0

Industry 4.0 Definition And The Benefits of Digitalisation For Manufacturing
▻https://hackernoon.com/industry-4-0-definition-and-the-benefits-of-digitalisation-for-manufactu

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Industry 4.0 Definition And The Benefits of Digitalization For ManufacturingThe digital age has impacted every industry, and for the manufacturing sector, in particular, this digital revolution has been labelled ‘Industry 4.0’. Starting with the industry 4.0 definition, we analyse the benefits that digitisation introduces to enterprises in logistics, supply chain, automotive, and beyond.When looking for an industry 4.0 definition, the title represents the fourth evolution that is currently taking place, and the effects it is having within the manufacturing industry. If individuals first learn to embrace the changes, enterprise businesses can utilise these shifts in processes and see the benefits that digitalisation has on an existing company’s infrastructure.To gain a stronger (...)

#industry-4-0 #digital-transformation #3d-printing #robotics-automation #robotics

Can Code be Self Aware? Musings on Studying Computer Science at #mit (Part I)?
▻https://hackernoon.com/can-code-be-self-aware-musings-on-studying-computer-science-at-mit-part-

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I remember first thinking about self-awareness, like many things, from watching too much science fiction. Was Data, the android in Star Trek: The Next Generation, a conscious being, or just a “machine”?Was Data Self-Aware? Picard Argued Yes.OK robots are one thing — they have a physical presence and whether or not they are conscious most machines will have some basic self-diagnostic capabilities and be aware of the state of their “physical body”. Even a car is now “aware” if its door is open or not or if the seat belt is on.There are examples of robots passing the Mirror Test (read about it here), which was created by Gallop in 1970 to see if an animal (or a species of animals) could recognize themselves. According to Gallop, most infants didn’t pass this test until they were at least 18 months (...)

#hacking #programming #robotics #artificial-intelligence

Will The Real Robot Please Stand Up
▻https://hackernoon.com/will-the-real-robot-please-stand-up-6199e0e1665e?source=rss----3a8144eab

AI, #blockchain, and the value of being human with Singularity University’s Reese Jones and Project Shivom’s Henry Ines at Blockchain Economic ForumMartine Paris / Via Martine ParisWhat does the world’s first decentralized AI humanoid, Sophia the Robot, have to do with owning the data that makes us human?“A lot!” said Henry Ines, Chief Innovation Officer of Shivom, in his interview with me at the recent Blockchain Economic Forum in San Francisco. Ines, a former DFJ DragonFund partner, just completed a $35 million ICO to fund the building of Shivom’s #genomics hub and is now partnering with the makers of Sophia’s brain, SingularityNET, to use AI-driven analytics and machine learning tools to power the dawn of precision medicine.“A Tylenol that’s right for you might be different than a Tylenol (...)

#robotics #cryptocurrency #artificial-intelligence

YouTube Is Making Machines Really Smart
▻https://hackernoon.com/youtube-is-making-machines-really-smart-48df30016d5b?source=rss----3a814

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As the playoffs are in full swing, everyone is littering their speech with baseball apologies, “We are only at the bottom of the first inning for all these technologies,” declared Pano Anthos at last week’s RoboLab forum. When illustrating his point, Anthos deconstructed one of XRC Labs’ portfolio companies which utilizes computer vision to identify store merchandise. “Right now the #technology is not very smart, it requires low paid workers in Asia to label the images in the database to work,” explains Anthos. Ken Pilot later reiterated this sentiment in sharing his experiences with leading brands that are still trying to comprehend the impact of mobile, much less unmanned, systems. “The store of the future,” describes Pilot, “will be as convenient as Amazon is for online consumers, enabling (...)

#artificial-intelligence #autonomous-vehicles #robotics #machine-learning

Exoskelette sind keine Zukunftsmusik mehr. In Flugzeugfabriken oder...
▻https://diasp.eu/p/7177166

Exoskelette sind keine Zukunftsmusik mehr. In Flugzeugfabriken oder Lagerhallen helfen sie bereits, Verletzungen zu vermeiden. Nächster Schritt soll die Unterstützung von Personen mit Rückenmarksverletzungen sein. Bezahlbare Exoskelette helfen Arbeitern und Gelähmten #Arbeitssicherheit #Exoskelett #Gesundheit #HomayoonKazerooni #Querschnittsgelähmte #Querschnittslähmung #Roboter #Robotics #SuitX #Techcrunch #USA

Feedback & Odometry: #coursera’s Control of Mobile Robots with ROS and ROSbots — Part 3
▻https://hackernoon.com/feedback-odometry-courseras-control-of-mobile-robots-with-ros-and-rosbot

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Welcome to part 3 of our multi-part Coursera’s Control of Mobile Robots (CMR) series. This series implements concepts learned from CMR with ROS and a ROSbots robot.About ROSbotsROSbots is a ROS + OpenCV robot kit for Makers. Based off a Raspberry Pi and #arduino-compatible UNO board, the ROSbots robot kit caters to a Maker’s desire by being extremely hackable to implement any new #robotics concepts you come across. All our code is open source on Github.Previously in Part 2, What‘s in Part 3Back in part 2 of our Control of Mobile Robots series, we wrote about the convenience of using a Unicycle Model to intuitively represent robot dynamics. But since our ROSbots robot is a differential drive robot, we need to talk about how the Unicycle Model relates to the Differential Drive Model dynamics. (...)

#robot-operating-system #raspberry-pi

Unicycle to Differential Drive: #coursera’s Control of Mobile Robots with ROS and ROSbots — Part 2
▻https://hackernoon.com/unicycle-to-differential-drive-courseras-control-of-mobile-robots-with-r

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Welcome back to Part 2 of our multi-part Coursera’s Control of Mobile Robots (CMR) series. This series implements concepts learned from CMR with ROS and a ROSbots robot.ROSbots is a ROS + OpenCV robot kit for Makers based off a Raspberry Pi. The robot kit is designed to be an accessible and extremely hack-friendly platform for breadboarding, adding other sensors and actuators to implement any new #robotics concepts you come across. Our code is open source on Github.The kit takes about an hour to assemble. To avoid the pains of compiling ROS and OpenCV yourself, we have a Raspbian ROS + OpenCV SD card image you can download and use.In Part 1 of our series, we wired up the ROSbots’ L9110 motor driver and implemented the ROS node to have the UNO board drive our robot’s wheels. The ROS firmware (...)

#raspberry-pi #arduino #robot-operating-system

Fully automated #marine #container terminal. No human in sight. Not even news, just years old normal stuff.
▻https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxXZQ7emHC0

The Looming #Robotics Gap
▻http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2014/05/05/the_looming_robotics_gap_us_military_technology_dominance

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#Google did not purchase the maker of the WildCat to penetrate the military world, but rather to expand into what it thinks will be the even more lucrative commercial robotics market. Even in areas such as agriculture, the demand for robotics is growing, with a report by WinterGreen Research suggesting that the market will reach $16.3 billion by 2020.

The issue is that there is no clear line between commercial and military developments in robotics. Just as with electronics and communications, many technological advances in robotics will be usable in both worlds. For example, the commercial sector is leading the way in developing automated driving technology, and the software that governs a self-driving car might well facilitate the design of a remotely driven tank. As off-the-shelf robotics become increasingly advanced, it will become easier for foreign militaries to close the gap in capabilities with the United States.

#silicon_army #robotisation via @reka

Needy robotic toaster sells itself if neglected:
▻http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2014-03/18/addicted-toaster
#robotics #AI #domotics

Bot & Dolly | Box
▻http://www.botndolly.com/box

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“Box” explores the synthesis of real and digital space through projection-mapping on moving surfaces. The short film documents a live performance, captured entirely in camera. Bot & Dolly produced this work to serve as both an artistic statement and technical demonstration. It is the culmination of multiple technologies, including large scale #robotics, #projection_mapping, and software engineering. We believe this methodology has tremendous potential to radically transform theatrical presentations, and define new genres of expression.

#art #vidéo #théâtre via @reka