News/Robotics
Uncovering AI’s Surprising Literary Roots: “Literary Theory for Robots” Rewrites Tech History
A captivating exploration of AI's literary origins, Dennis Yi Tenen's "Literary Theory for Robots" traces the intertwined history of computer science and literature, emphasizing the importance of grounding our understanding of AI in the humanities. Key Takeaways: Tenen's book offers a fresh perspective on the roots of generative AI, delving into the little-known connections between literature and computer science: The author, a former Microsoft software developer turned literature professor, draws upon his unique background to shed light on the often-overlooked relationship between these two seemingly disparate fields. By tracing the history of AI back to 17th-century apps, Tenen highlights the...
read Jul 1, 2024AI Pioneer Cautions Against Overestimating Generative AI’s Capabilities
Rodney Brooks, a renowned robotics and AI expert, cautions against overestimating the capabilities of generative AI, arguing that while impressive, it is not human-like and should be evaluated carefully. Key insights from an AI pioneer: Brooks, who has extensive experience in robotics and AI, including co-founding several influential companies and leading MIT's CSAIL, shares his perspective on the current state of generative AI: He acknowledges the importance of large language models (LLMs) but emphasizes the need for careful evaluation, as humans tend to overestimate AI systems' competence based on their performance on specific tasks. Brooks points out that generative AI...
read Jun 26, 2024AI is Reshaping Warehousing: Drones, Robots, and LLMs Transform Supply Chain Efficiency
The era of smart warehouses is upon us as AI transforms the modern supply chain, improving efficiency, accuracy, and safety. Artificial intelligence innovations like autonomous drones, robotic arms, and intelligent human-machine collaboration are revolutionizing the warehousing industry. Autonomous drones enable precise inventory tracking: Maintaining accurate inventory is a critical challenge for warehouses, with traditional manual checks being time-consuming and error-prone. Autonomous drones equipped with advanced cameras, sensors, and spatial AI capabilities are changing the game: These drones can navigate tight warehouse spaces, scan barcodes and RFID tags, and update inventory records in real-time with minimal errors. Vecros' drones leverage computer...
read Jun 25, 2024GPT-4 Powered Robot Showcases Realistic Behavior, Hinting at Future of Robotics
Alter3, a GPT-4 powered humanoid robot, showcases the potential of combining advanced language models with robotics to create more realistic and adaptable robot behaviors. Harnessing the power of large language models: Alter3 leverages GPT-4's vast knowledge to directly map natural language commands to robot actions, simplifying the process of controlling the robot's 43 axes: Researchers at the University of Tokyo and Alternative Machine have designed Alter3 to take advantage of GPT-4's capabilities, enabling it to perform complex tasks like taking a selfie or mimicking a ghost. GPT-4 acts as a planner, determining the steps required to perform the desired action,...
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