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JSTOR Blocks Access Due to Unusual Network Traffic Activity

JSTOR currently prevents access to its digital library by triggering a reCAPTCHA security check. The system flags the user's network for suspicious automated activity.

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Robotic Chefs and Overhead Rails Feed Beijing Olympics Attendees

To enforce strict COVID-19 protocols within the Olympic "closed loop," Beijing relies on robot chefs to cook and deliver meals directly to partitioned tables.

CES 2024 Sees AI Integration in Robots, Appliances, and Smart Homes

Artificial intelligence dominates CES 2024 as companies like LG and Samsung embed the technology into everyday products ranging from robot butlers to smart grills. The trend reflects both a maturing of AI capabilities and a push to capitalize on current market hype.

CleanRobotics Raises $4.5M for AI-Powered Trash Sorting Bins

CleanRobotics utilizes on-board machine learning to sort waste with 90% accuracy right at the point of disposal. The company recently secures $4.5 million in Series A funding to expand its smart bin fleet globally.

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Ceiling-Mounted Robots Serve Meals to Olympic Athletes in Beijing

The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics feature sci-fi-inspired dining where robots drop food directly from the ceiling to minimize human contact. This high-tech approach highlights China's focus on industrial innovation alongside traditional Olympic ceremonies.

Robot Bartenders and Automated Cafeterias Take Over Beijing Olympics

China uses the 2022 Winter Olympics to showcase charming, automated robots that mix drinks, flip burgers, and enforce COVID-19 mask protocols in Beijing.

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China Showcases Advanced Robotics and Digital Currency at Beijing Winter Olympics

Beijing uses the Winter Games as a global showcase for its technological advancements, deploying robots and a new digital currency inside a strict pandemic bubble.

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Beijing Winter Olympics Serve as High-Tech Showcase for Chinese Innovation

The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics highlight Chinese technological advancements through automated catering, smart athlete beds, and digital currency trials instead of the cultural focus seen in 2008.

Facebook Builds Massive First-Person Video Dataset to Train AI Vision

Facebook's AI lab launches Ego4D, a massive first-person video dataset designed to teach machines to see the world from a human perspective. The project aims to improve smart glasses and robots, but raises significant privacy concerns given the company's track record.

Robots Play Fetch and Assist Spectators at Tokyo Olympics

The Tokyo Olympics features a variety of helper robots designed by Toyota to streamline events and assist attendees. From retrieving javelins to guiding spectators, these machines play a central role in the Games.

Advanced Robots Take Center Stage at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics

The 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games feature a diverse lineup of cutting-edge robots that assist with logistics, security, and spectator services. These autonomous machines showcase Japan's commitment to integrating robotics into large-scale human events.

Locus Robotics Reaches Unicorn Status With $150M Raise

Locus Robotics secures $150 million in Series E funding, pushing its valuation to $1 billion to expand its collaborative warehouse robots globally.

Wilmington Warehouse Robot Maker Locus Reaches Unicorn Status With $150M Raise

Locus Robotics secures $150 million in new funding, pushing its valuation to $1 billion as pandemic-driven e-commerce demand accelerates warehouse automation.

AI and Robotics Deployed Worldwide to Combat COVID-19 Spread

Artificial intelligence and robotics play a growing role in the global response to the COVID-19 outbreak. From disinfecting robots to thermal camera systems, these technologies help detect the virus and protect medical workers.

CES 2020 Highlights Smart Toilets and Bizarre Robot Concepts

The Consumer Electronics Show 2020 fills Las Vegas with a mix of practical innovations and delightfully absurd gadgets like a toilet paper-delivering robot. Many of these weird inventions serve merely as concepts to test consumer interest rather than actual products.