A Katalyst Space robot that was launched to grab a space telescope and lift it to a higher orbit spun out of control after a series of malfunctions, NASA and the company said today. The company is trying to stabilize the spacecraft using backup systems before NASA decides if the mission can continue. This is
Several robotics companies are tackling one of the toughest problems in AI: building basic models capable of executing tasks they were never explicitly trained to perform. Their approaches run the gamut: from studying millions of web videos and running computer simulations to collecting motion data from humans performing tasks while wearing gloves with embedded sensors.
French animation and visual effects company STIM, whose credits include “The Wild Robot,” “The Garfield Movie” and “Coyote vs. Acme,” is opening a production center in Spain’s Canary Islands, with plans to create more than 100 jobs as it expands its European operations. STIM Tenerife will begin operations in August and expects to employ 60
The iRobot brand launched the first Roomba robot vacuum cleaner in 2002, and the popularity of these handy devices skyrocketed from there. Countless competitors have emerged, but Roomba is still going strong. Their latest models have all the new features we love, from functioning as a vacuum and mop to fantastic navigation and suction. The
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Courtesy of 1X Courtesy of 1X “We love the idea that a robot can be a peaceful, fun, silly and confident presence in life,” says Dar Sleeper, vice president of product and design at 1X. “Something you’re comfortable with, something that’s smooth from the inside out. If you want something to fit into your life,