Thailand has introduced its first AI-powered police cyborg, named “Cyborg 1.0,” to bolster safety and security during the Songkran festival. This Robocop-style officer is equipped with AI capabilities for surveillance, weapon detection, communication, and assisting human police in maintaining order. The deployment aims to enhance public safety and provide a more efficient response to incidents…
Scout AI has developed an autonomous drone called “Fury” designed for reconnaissance and target identification in contested environments, showcasing the increasing trend toward AI-powered military hardware. This drone can operate independently, analyze sensor data in real-time using onboard AI, and provide actionable intelligence to human operators. The development of systems like Fury highlights the military’s…
Hugging Face has acquired Pollen Robotics, the maker of the open-source humanoid robot Reachy 2, marking its entry into the robotics space. The move aims to explore how large language models can be integrated with physical robots for more natural human-robot interaction. Both companies plan to keep the project open-source, encouraging collaboration and innovation in…
The article discusses China’s ambitious efforts to revolutionize the use of humanoid robots in the workplace, aiming to overcome current limitations that make these robots inefficient co-workers. By investing heavily in advanced AI and robotics technologies, China hopes to lead the way in creating humanoid robots that can seamlessly integrate into various labor-intensive industries, potentially…