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Remarkable robot images provide a vision of the future

New Scientist

Rollin' Justin can avoid obstacles and serve drinks, among other tasks We have long been fascinated with our own image. In the 1920s play, Czech writer Karel Čapek coined the term robot to describe human-looking creatures forced to work in factories. Since then, we have built many humanoid robots that can move and interact with the world in anthropomorphic ways. Award-winning photographer Henrik Spohler at photo agency laif explores such endeavours in his project Tomorrow Is the Question . The main image, above, shows a metallic creation by the German Aerospace Center's Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics in Oberpfaffenhofen.


WWE begins incorporating AI into its superstar introduction videos

FOX News

Fox News correspondent Grady Trimble has the latest on fears the technology will spiral out of control on'Special Report.' Introductions of superstars are among the main attractions of a WWE event. The entrances are a big part of the superstars' characters and have become something fans have come to rely on seeing. But with AI tools such as ChatGPT becoming more widely used, more wrestlers could opt to allow technology to handle their entrances. In this photo provided by WWE, Roman Reigns, center, holds up his WWE heavyweight and universal championship belts after defeating Cody Rhodes in the main event of WrestleMania 39 April 2, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.


Best practices for bolstering machine learning security

MIT Technology Review

ML security has the same goal as all cybersecurity measures: reducing the risk of sensitive data being exposed. If a bad actor interferes with your ML model or the data it uses, that model may output incorrect results that, at best, undermine the benefits of ML and, at worst, negatively impact your business or customers. "Executives should care about this because there's nothing worse than doing the wrong thing very quickly and confidently," says Zach Hanif, vice president of machine learning platforms at Capital One. And while Hanif works in a regulated industry--financial services--requiring additional levels of governance and security, he says that every business adopting ML should take the opportunity to examine its security practices. Devon Rollins, vice president of cyber engineering and machine learning at Capital One, adds, "Securing business-critical applications requires a level of differentiated protection. It's safe to assume many deployments of ML tools at scale are critical given the role they play for the business and how they directly impact outcomes for users."


AI powered robot for future Mars exploration

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Rollin' Justin is the name of an AI humanoid bot that was developed by the German space agency DLR. It was created for future Mars missions, and will both aid astronauts as well as perform various household tasks. Standing 1.9m tall and weighing 200kg, Rollin' Justin features 51 degrees of freedom and a 20kg loading capacity. In addition to the four-finger hands and compliant light-weight arms, it is equipped with four main design features: mechatronic design, compliant whole-body manipulation, mobile manipulation and autonomous task planning and execution. The bot can even achieve independent thinking using advanced AI technology, allowing its to inspect its surroundings, and take on jobs as detailed as cleaning solar panels.


Robots Help Teach Social Skills to Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder - News Center - The University of Texas at Dallas

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Now, a UT Dallas researcher is giving the fantasy of robotic friends a practical edge with a robot that teaches social skills to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). "It's not to replace therapy with humans, but you can deliver a social skills lesson in a less threatening way, and the robot can deliver the same lesson multiple times," Rollins said. During a lesson, the robot explains a social situation to the child with ASD. Media Contact: Ben Porter, UT Dallas, (972) 883-2193, [email protected] or the Office of Media Relations, UT Dallas, (972) 883-2155, [email protected].


Robots Help Teach Social Skills to Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder - News Center - The University of Texas at Dallas

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Robots and humans socialize frequently in pop fiction -- think of Wall-E and Star Trek: The Next Generation. Now, a UT Dallas researcher is giving the fantasy of robotic friends a practical edge with a robot that teaches social skills to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Dr. Pamela Rollins, associate professor in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, explained that individuals with ASD often have social anxiety. Learning social interactions via a less threatening interface -- a robot -- may help patients better identify emotions and use specific social skills with humans, like holding a conversation. "Some preliminary data has shown that individuals with autism start talking to the robots when they don't talk to other people," Rollins said. Rollins, who conducts research at the Callier Center for Communication Disorders, is working with a team of autism experts and robotics designers at the company Robokind to create Robots4Autism.


WWE Payback 2017: Results, Recap, Video For Every Match On 'Monday Night Raw' PPV

International Business Times

WWE Payback 2017 certainly lived up to its name Sunday night, allowing several superstars to get retribution for recent losses. The eight matches resulted in two titles changing hands, and the main event likely set up a match for the No.1 championship on "Monday Night Raw." Braun Strowman ended the pay-per-view by defeating Roman Reigns, continuing to be the most dominant wrestler in all of WWE. He now has his eyes on the WWE Universal Championship, though Finn Balor announced his intention to reclaim the belt when he appeared on "Miz TV" as part of the Payback kickoff show. Let's take a look at the complete results of WWE Payback, including a recap and video for each match. Reigns stood little chance from the start.


WWE WrestleMania 33: Predictions, Match Card, Preview For 2017 PPV

International Business Times

After months of rumors regarding WWE's biggest event of 2017, the WrestleMania 33 card is finally set. Thirteen matches are scheduled for Sunday's pay-per-view at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, and eight titles will be on the line. The WWE Universal Championship Match between Brock Lesnar and Goldberg is expected to go on last, putting an end to their feud that began with Goldberg's return in November. It seems to be clear which WWE superstar is winning the main event, but predictions for other matches aren't as easy to make. The SmackDown Tag Team Championships are the only belts that won't be defended at WrestleMania 33.


WWE Hell In A Cell 2016: Match Card, Predictions For 'Monday Night Raw' PPV

International Business Times

There's only one WWE pay-per-view scheduled until Survivor Series in November, and it's set for Sunday night in Boston. Hell in a Cell 2016, a "Monday Night Raw" PPV, will feature three matches inside of the cage, including a first for WWE. While WWE is calling the three matches a "triple main event," the women's championship match might close the show. Sasha Banks defends her title against Charlotte in what should be the conclusion of their long-running feud, and it's the first time ever that women will compete in Hell in a Cell. Roman Reigns and Rusev will fight inside of the cell, as well, in a United States Championship match. Bayley vs. Dana Brooke could potentially be added to the card before the end of the week, but only six matches are officially scheduled for Hell in a Cell following "Monday Night Raw."