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Robot co-active learning adjusts to context-driven user preferences

By Damir Beciri
16 November 2013

cornell-baxter-robot-1Researchers at the Cornell University created an algorithm which enables robots to “coactively learn” from humans and make adjustments while an action is in progress. Their approach relies on a combination of machine learning, object and user association, and trajectory adjustment could allow robots to operate more reliably when it comes to object manipulation and… »

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147000 CPUs are “as smart as a cat” – IBM Research simulates cat’s brain

By Damir Beciri
2 Comments19 November 2009

ibm-research-cognitive-computingAt SC 09, the supercomputing conference, IBM announced significant progress toward creating a computer system that simulates and emulates the brain’s abilities for sensation, perception, action, interaction and cognition, while rivaling the brain’s low power and energy consumption and compact size. The cognitive computing team, led by IBM Research, in collaboration with colleagues from Lawrence… »

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Driving companion AIDA – Affective, Intelligent Driving Agent

By Damir Beciri
2 November 2009

aida-in-car-robotThe AIDA project (Affective, Intelligent Driving Agent), a collaboration between Volkswagen of America and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (SENSEable City Lab and Personal Robots Group of Media Lab), is a platform comprising of a personal robot and an intelligent navigation system that aims to bring more pleasant driving experience. Its developers envision it as… »

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Cognitive Universal Body – iCub project

By Damir Beciri
One Comment14 April 2009

icub-face-picture.jpgAs it is clear that mental processes are significantly shaped by the physical structure of the body and by its interaction with the environment,  European Commission is funding a 5 years long opened project related to that issue since 2005. Named RobotCub, the project aims to move this research agenda forward by providing a humanoid… »