boston dynamics Boston Dynamics SpotMini Robot Dog Demonstrates Door-Opening Skill A new video from Boston Dynamics shows a modified SpotMini robot dog successfully opening a door for another robot. The impressive demonstration highlights the advanced capabilities of the compact, electric machine.
apple Apple Enhances Siri With New Shortcuts Feature for Third-Party Apps Apple introduces Shortcuts, a new update that allows third-party applications to integrate directly with Siri. The new Shortcuts app also gives users the ability to program personalized feature suggestions within the voice assistant.
google Google Unveils Duplex AI to Handle Real-World Phone Tasks Google introduces Duplex, an AI system designed to conduct remarkably natural phone conversations to accomplish specific tasks like scheduling appointments.
boston dynamics Boston Dynamics Robots Impressive but Still Far From True Autonomy Boston Dynamics wows the internet with agile robots like Atlas and Spot, but their seemingly lifelike movements mask how far machines remain from actual artificial intelligence.
boston dynamics Fake Documentary Shows Thousands of Boston Dynamics Robots Roaming the Earth A new mock nature documentary depicts a terrifying future where packs of Boston Dynamics SpotMini robots roam freely across the planet in massive herds. The fictional video raises humorous but plausible questions about the rapid advancement of the company's real-world robotics technology.
robots Robots Assist Visitors at Pyeongchang Olympics Despite Limited Hours A variety of robots are helping visitors and media at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics by providing directions, serving water, and vacuuming halls. These machines highlight South Korea's push to present itself as a tech-savvy nation.
boston dynamics Boston Dynamics SpotMini Robot Learns to Open Doors Boston Dynamics reveals that its SpotMini robot dog successfully opens doors using an extendable arm. The compact bot continues to learn new household tasks ahead of future commercial deployment.