MIT researchers are working on fast-paced strides for a robotic mini cheetah. The robots can detect whether an object is made of plastic, paper, or metal, and then reason about the object's position and RFID tag location to determine which one to remove next. They can also be tracked with electroluminescent zinc sulfate particles. This article outlines the work being done to make robotics as realistic as possible.
MIT researchers make rapid progress towards a robotic mini cheetah
For years, roboticists have wondered how animals run at such high speeds. Researchers at MIT created a control program that allowed a robotic mini cheetah robot to run at 2.3 m/s. The robot can also run faster that the treadmill's speed limit. Researchers hope their robot can run like a real-life cheetah one day.
The MIT team created a running program that allows it manage its speed while traversing uneven terrain. The MIT robotic cheetah looks like a sprinter pushing harder on the ground to increase his stride force. Although the robot is expected to eventually reach 8.7 mph this is not yet a finished product.
Robots can tell if an object has paper, metal, or plastic.
RoCycle robots developed by MIT researchers can identify whether objects are made of metal, plastic, or paper. The robot's tactile sensors enable it to distinguish between different types and materials. RoCycle can detect different materials with its tactile sensors and soft Teflon-covered hands. This allows RoCycle the ability to distinguish between visually identical Starbucks cups made of paper and plastic.
The robot uses multiple sensors to detect the difference between paper or metal. This makes tactile input crucial in determining whether an object's material is paper, metal, or plastic. To make the robot more human-like, researchers are improving its grasping and squeezing capabilities. A video of the robot grabbing objects is available on the team's website.
Robots look at RFID tag locations and object piles to find the item they need to remove.
The robot scans the pile and updates its 3D model to include the possible locations. Once the robot has found the object, it can remove obstacles to retrieve it. To determine which item to remove, the robotic arm uses probabilistic thinking. The size, shape, and location of an RFID tag help the robot determine the best route to the target object. As a result, the robot can retrieve the target item in the fewest number of moves.
The MIT robots system uses radio waves to scan the pile and find RFID tags. The robot has excellent depth vision because radio waves can penetrate solid objects. The robot also combines the object size and shape to find an optimal place to remove the target object. The robotic arm's vision combined the RFID tag's position allow it to quickly and precisely identify the target objects.
Robots can easily be tracked using electroluminescent zinc sulfate particles
High-frequency electric fields are used to produce electroluminescent zinc sulfate(ELZS) particles which can be used as illumination for artificial muscles. The bright glow of these particles changes color depending on the chemical combination of the zinc sulfate particles. Scientists are attempting to improve the robot’s motion-tracking systems and illuminated actuators.
Three smartphones can be used to track a mitrobot using the technology. The robots also have the ability to communicate with one another and send and get control signals during a search & rescue mission. It is easy to use and could also be used for other purposes, such guiding drones through dark environments. The researchers have even developed a way to use electroluminescent zinc sulfate particles to improve the properties of soft artificial muscles.
FAQ
What do you think AI will do for your job?
AI will take out certain jobs. This includes taxi drivers, truck drivers, cashiers, factory workers, and even drivers for taxis.
AI will create new employment. This includes those who are data scientists and analysts, project managers or product designers, as also marketing specialists.
AI will make existing jobs much easier. This includes doctors, lawyers, accountants, teachers, nurses and engineers.
AI will make existing jobs more efficient. This includes agents and sales reps, as well customer support representatives and call center agents.
Who invented AI and why?
Alan Turing
Turing was born in 1912. His father was clergyman and his mom was a nurse. He excelled in mathematics at school but was depressed when he was rejected by Cambridge University. He discovered chess and won several tournaments. He was a British code-breaking specialist, Bletchley Park. There he cracked German codes.
1954 was his death.
John McCarthy
McCarthy was born in 1928. Before joining MIT, he studied maths at Princeton University. There he developed the LISP programming language. He had already created the foundations for modern AI by 1957.
He died in 2011.
What are some examples AI-related applications?
AI is being used in many different areas, such as finance, healthcare management, manufacturing and transportation. These are just a handful of examples.
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Finance – AI is already helping banks detect fraud. AI can scan millions upon millions of transactions per day to flag suspicious activity.
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Healthcare – AI is used in healthcare to detect cancerous cells and recommend treatment options.
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Manufacturing - AI in factories is used to increase efficiency, and decrease costs.
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Transportation - Self-driving vehicles have been successfully tested in California. They are now being trialed across the world.
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Utilities use AI to monitor patterns of power consumption.
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Education – AI is being used to educate. Students can communicate with robots through their smartphones, for instance.
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Government - AI is being used within governments to help track terrorists, criminals, and missing people.
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Law Enforcement-Ai is being used to assist police investigations. Search databases that contain thousands of hours worth of CCTV footage can be searched by detectives.
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Defense - AI can be used offensively or defensively. Artificial intelligence systems can be used to hack enemy computers. For defense purposes, AI systems can be used for cyber security to protect military bases.
What's the future for AI?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not about creating machines that are more intelligent than we, but rather learning from our mistakes and improving over time.
This means that machines need to learn how to learn.
This would allow for the development of algorithms that can teach one another by example.
We should also look into the possibility to design our own learning algorithm.
You must ensure they can adapt to any situation.
What is the most recent AI invention?
The latest AI invention is called "Deep Learning." Deep learning is an artificial Intelligence technique that makes use of neural networks (a form of machine learning) in order to perform tasks such speech recognition, image recognition, and natural language process. Google developed it in 2012.
The most recent example of deep learning was when Google used it to create a computer program capable of writing its own code. This was done using a neural network called "Google Brain," which was trained on a massive amount of data from YouTube videos.
This enabled the system to create programs for itself.
IBM announced in 2015 the creation of a computer program which could create music. Also, neural networks can be used to create music. These are sometimes called NNFM or neural networks for music.
Is AI possible with any other technology?
Yes, but it is not yet. Many technologies exist to solve specific problems. None of these technologies can match the speed and accuracy of AI.
Statistics
- In the first half of 2017, the company discovered and banned 300,000 terrorist-linked accounts, 95 percent of which were found by non-human, artificially intelligent machines. (builtin.com)
- The company's AI team trained an image recognition model to 85 percent accuracy using billions of public Instagram photos tagged with hashtags. (builtin.com)
- By using BrainBox AI, commercial buildings can reduce total energy costs by 25% and improves occupant comfort by 60%. (analyticsinsight.net)
- A 2021 Pew Research survey revealed that 37 percent of respondents who are more concerned than excited about AI had concerns including job loss, privacy, and AI's potential to “surpass human skills.” (builtin.com)
- In 2019, AI adoption among large companies increased by 47% compared to 2018, according to the latest Artificial IntelligenceIndex report. (marsner.com)
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How to set Amazon Echo Dot up
Amazon Echo Dot connects to your Wi Fi network. This small device allows you voice command smart home devices like fans, lights, thermostats and thermostats. You can say "Alexa" to start listening to music, news, weather, sports scores, and more. You can make calls, ask questions, send emails, add calendar events and play games. You can use it with any Bluetooth speaker (sold separately), to listen to music anywhere in your home without the need for wires.
Your Alexa-enabled devices can be connected to your TV with a HDMI cable or wireless connector. One wireless adapter is required for each TV to allow you to use your Echo Dot on multiple TVs. You can also pair multiple Echos at one time so that they work together, even if they aren’t physically nearby.
These are the steps you need to follow in order to set-up your Echo Dot.
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Your Echo Dot should be turned off
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Connect your Echo Dot to your Wi-Fi router using its built-in Ethernet port. Make sure you turn off the power button.
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Open the Alexa app for your tablet or phone.
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Choose Echo Dot from the available devices.
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Select Add New.
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Choose Echo Dot, from the dropdown menu.
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Follow the on-screen instructions.
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When prompted, type the name you wish to give your Echo Dot.
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Tap Allow access.
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Wait until your Echo Dot is successfully connected to Wi-Fi.
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Do this again for all Echo Dots.
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You can enjoy hands-free convenience