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The field of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics research is new and consequently it’s expanding at a rapid rate. We look at this growth and how it’s impacting other disciplines, most notably medicine and engineering. There are questions, however, over whether or not AI technology is benefiting all parts of society with claims that rural areas are being neglected.
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Artificial intelligence in Hong Kong is being used for everything from identifying neurological disorders, to inspecting manufactured parts for defects.
Miniature electrostatic actuators — based on the muscles of insects — are robust and compact, and can offer the smallest of robots great agility to work in tight spaces.
The 'data enabling theory and applications' framework is helping to identify the types of data needed for problem solving with artificial intelligence.
Clever algorithms are allowing robots to navigate accurately and work safely in challenging environments, all the while displaying a smile across their screens.
A team from Toyohashi University of Technology is helping manufacturers understand the physics that can transform ordinary plastics into shape-shifting robots.