Man Fined $400 for Scratching His Head While Driving Due to Smart Camera Error
A Dutch man was fined 380 euros ($400) after an AI-powered camera caught him talking on his phone while driving. Only he claims he was only scratching his head and the system made a mistake. In November of last year, Tim Hansen received a fine for allegedly speaking on his mobile phone while driving a […]
Chinese Scientists Create World’s First ‘AI Child’
A group of Chinese scientists claims to have created the world’s first ‘AI child’, an entity displaying behavior and capabilities similar to those of a three- or four-year-old human child. Named Tong Tong or ‘Little Girl’, the world’s first AI child is considered a massive step in the direction of AGI (Artificial General Intelligence). Unveiled […]
Chinese Company Develops Tiny Atomic Battery That Lasts 50 Years And Doesn’t Require Recharging
Chinese company Betavolt recently unveiled its BV100 battery which is smaller than a coin in size but has a lifespan of around 50 years and doesn’t require recharging. Atomic batteries aren’t new. Both the United States and the USSR produced such power units during the 1960s, but these nuclear batteries were large, dangerous, and expensive […]
Scientists Create AI System That Can Predict When You Die with Startling Accuracy
An artificial intelligence model developed by an international team of researchers has demonstrated the ability to predict future events in people’s lives, including the time of their death. Life2vec, a so-called transformer model trained on a massive volume of data to predict various aspects of a person’s life, was created by scientists in Denmark and […]
This Silver Swan Automaton Is a 250-Year-Old Mechanical Marvel
Created in 1774 to impress royalty and their guests, the Silver Swan automaton remains an impressively intricate mechanical wonder that continues to captivate audiences. Built for royalty that ended up changing their minds, the Silver Swan is one of the most famous automatons in history. It was put together at the Mechanical Museum of James […]
Scientsist Develop Light Exosuit That Helps People Sprint Faster
Scientists at South Korea’s Chung-Ang University have created an ultra-light exosuit that can help runners cover short distances faster. They may not be mainstream yet, but exoskeletons have been a part of our world for a while now. We’ve seen some that make carrying heavy loads a breeze, and others that help physically disabled people […]
Amazon Introduces Bipedal Robot Workers in Its Warehouses
As part of its ongoing efforts to integrate robotics into its gigantic warehouse operations, Amazon recently began experimenting with a bipedal robot called Digit that should be able the most repetitive tasks. Amazon warehouse employees have long gotten used to working alongside robots, but staff at the company’s BFI1 experimental facility in Sumner are now […]
China’s AI-Powered Online Sellers Can Sell You Stuff 24/7
China’s online store is becoming increasingly dominated by AI-powered clones that never tire of trying to sell you things and can literally work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Chinese online shopping scene is very different than what we’re used to in the West. Live streaming is by far the most lucrative […]
The World’s Smallest Commercially Available Camera Is the Size of a Grain of Salt
The Omnivision OVM6948 CameraCubeChip® holds the record for the world’s smallest commercially available camera. It measures 0.65 mm x 0.65 mm, with a z‑height of just 1.158 mm. Developed by Omnivision, a global technology company specializing in innovative advanced digital imaging, analog, and touch & display solutions for multiple applications across several industries, the CameraCubeChip® […]
Chinese Scientists Develop Ultra-Slippery Toilet Bowl That Almost Nothing Sticks To
Chinese scientists at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan have developed a new, ultra-slippery toilet bowl that almost nothing sticks to. Porcelain has been the most common toilet bowl manufacturing material for quite a while now, and while it may be a while before a new material upsets it, we already have […]
Meet Thermonator, the Flamethrower-Wielding Robot Dog
American company Throw Flame recently unveiled its latest product, Thermonator, the world’s first flamethrower-wielding robot dog. Robot dogs have been around for a while now, and in countries like China, they’re actually competing against actual pooches. But it turns out that these four-legged robots can be more than lifeless pets. For example, Throw Flame, a […]
Company Develops Technology to Distil Pig Blood into Drinkable Water
A Belgian company has developed a water processing installation that allows it to convert pig’s blood into water fit for human consumption. Based in Zwevezele, West Flanders, Veos specializes in producing animal proteins for the food industry by processing animal blood and collagen into high-quality protein powder used in human and animal food products. Until […]
Japanese Power Tool Company Launches World’s First Cordless Microwave Oven
Japanese power tool manufacturer Makita recently unveiled a first-of-its-kind portable microwave oven powered by two large batteries that can be recharged and replaced on the go. Mockups of a cordless microwave have been doing the rounds online as April’s fools for years, but this year Japanese power tool giant Makita decided to surprise everyone with […]
Meet Ren Xiaorong, China’s Newest AI-Powered News Anchor
Chinese state media outlet People’s Daily recently unveiled the newest member of its news anchor team, Ren Xiaorong, a virtual, AI-powered anchor that can allegedly provide 24/7 news coverage. In a video published last Sunday by People’s Daily, a virtual young woman called Ren Xiaorong introduced herself to the world as an AI-driven chatbot that […]
This Robotic Arm Will Refuel Your Car So You Don’t Have To
Danish startup Autofuel has developed a robotic arm capable of refueling a variety of vehicles at gas stations without any kind of human assistance. A Neste fuel station in Finland is currently the only place in the world where you can have your car refueled by a robot. It’s the pilot site chosen by Autofuel […]