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Governing a world of 250 million robots

The lines of ethical principles are often blurred when it comes to embracing ubiquitous machines.

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How humans and robots can co-exist in cities

Robots are taking on more tasks in the world’s cities and making life easier for residents but by doing so create more challenges for policymakers.

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There’s only so much a robot can do

New cities should not be built to cater for robots and technology; instead robots must adapt to live with humans in existing cities.

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Killer robots: The ‘simple’ technologies that pose a huge threat

Killer robots are here. AI expert Professor Toby Walsh says nations need to safeguard the future and bring in regulations.

The New Daily

The fastest ever laundry-folding robot is here. And it's likely still slower than you

Researchers and companies have tried over the years to automate the chore with limited success. Using a brand new method, researchers have taught a robot to fold a record 30-40 garments per hour.

WEKU

Exclusive look inside the massive Amazon warehouse in Bristol

We discover what actually happens when you place an order online - and how much of the work is really done by robots

Bristol Post

Inside Warburtons' biggest bakery - 'magic' crumpet recipe, robots and exact hole number

A lot goes into creating the perfect crumpet, as writer Saffron Otter discovered when she went behind-the-scenes at the biggest bakery in Europe where 36,000 are made an hour

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Forget DoorDash. Robots could be the future of food delivery. And they don’t ask for tips.

A fleet of robots are cruising around the Near West Side, bring meals and other goods to students and faculty at the University of Illinois Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Can UIC’s food delivery robots survive a Chicago winter?

And your other questions answered about the machines rolling through campus.

Chicago Sun-Times

Oakland police want to arm bomb-defusing robots with lethal shotguns

Human rights advocates worry about use of armed robots

The Independent UK

Are robots made from frogs cells the future of healthcare? This scientist thinks so

Dr Douglas Blackiston describes xenobots as 'computer-designed life forms' and says they could help researchers learn more about various human diseases.

ABC News

Teens Tackle 21st-century Challenges at Robotics Contest

For their first trip to a celebrated robotics contest for high school students from scores of countries, a team of Ukrainian teens had a problem. With shipments of goods to Ukraine uncertain, and Ukrainian customs officers careful about incoming merchandise, the group only received a base kit of gadgetry on…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Meet the Army of Robots Coming to Fill In for Scarce Workers

A new wave of robots is arriving -- and, in a world short of workers, business leaders are more eager to welcome them than ever.

Bangkok Post

'Killer robots' will be nothing like the movies show – here's where the real threats lie

You might suppose Hollywood is good at predicting the future. Indeed, Robert Wallace, head of the CIA’s Office of Technical Service and the US equivalent of MI6’s fictional Q, has recounted how Russian spies would watch the latest Bond movie to see what technologies might be coming their way.

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The Independent UK

Teens tackle 21st-century challenges at robotics contest

After a COVID-19 hiatus, the “First Global” robotics challenge for high school students is taking place in person again, with teams from almost every country in the world — though not Russia

Daily Mirror

'Delicious' chocolate bar developed by robots using artificial intelligence

Its makers predict their treat, containing milk chocolate, cookie crumbs and nuts, will please just about everybody in the galaxy. Their prototype contains 30% less sugar than conventional chocolate

Inverse

Robotics companies don't want you to use their gizmos for evil

Prominent robotics companies have signed a letter promising not to weaponize their public-facing products. But that won't necessarily stop them from supplying military and police forces.

The Guardian - US

Top robot companies pledge not to add weapons to their tech to avoid harm risk

Leading robotics firms promise not to add weapons to general use technology and said they would oppose others doing so

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WEKU

Some leading robot makers are pledging not to weaponize them

The companies warned that "untrustworthy people" could use their robots to harm others or infringe on civil liberties, and they pledged to make sure their customers didn't weaponize the products.

Axios

Exclusive: Boston Dynamics pledges not to weaponize its robots

The company joined other robotics firms in pledging to curtail projects that turn robots into war machines.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh sustainable shop with recycled robots opening at Fort Kinnaird

The staff behind the store are now excited to announce she will be throwing open the doors to Fort Kinnaird’s latest addition for a Celebration of Sustainability.

Axios

Attack of the pizza-making robots

A handful of buzzy robotic pizza startups are cropping up across the country.

Inverse

Space beaches may be more common than once thought, new study reveals

New models predict that exoplanets with beaches are more prevalent than once thought, and current missions could find multiple examples this decade.

The Conversation

Tesla's Optimus robot isn't very impressive – but it may be a sign of better things to come

In August 2021, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the electric car manufacturer was planning to get into the robot business. In a presentation accompanied by a human dressed as a robot, Musk said work was beginning on a “friendly” humanoid robot to “navigate through a world built for humans and…

Evening Standard

Tesla’s Optimus robot will change the world – but not the way you think

Elon Musk’s new humanoid machine can usher in a whole new era for robotics

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