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Australia's Propel-AIR to boost AI & robotics innovation
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Australian innovators in AI and robotics will receive vital support with the launch of Propel-AIR, starting January 2025 to expedite development.
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NVIDIA unveils suite of tools to accelerate humanoid robotics
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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NVIDIA unveils new tools for humanoid robotics at SIGGRAPH 2024, aiming to revolutionise development workflows with AI-driven simulation and cloud computing services.
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NVIDIA unveils Project GR00T & Jetson Thor for humanoid robots
Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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NVIDIA reveals Project GR00T and Jetson Thor, major advancements of humanoid robots and AI, enhancing their Isaac robotics platform through generative AI models and technologically advanced infrastructure.
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NVIDIA GTC 2024 coming up soon, with AI taking centre stage
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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GTC 2024 by NVIDIA sets to break convention with its hybrid model and a robust focus on AI, serving as a fertile ground for collaborative AI development.
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Hyundai Group buys Boston Dynamics as SoftBank faces mass layoffs
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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SoftBank purchased Boston Dynamics from Alphabet in 2017, also for an undisclosed amount. Four years later, Boston Dynamics has been sold again.
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'Is that a robot herding sheep?' Kiwi startup teaches old dog new tricks
Fri, 22nd May 2020
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It's all thanks to a partnership between global robotics stalwart Boston Dynamics, a Kiwi startup called Rocos, and a robotic dog called Spot.
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Three BostonDynamics creations straight out of a sci-fi thriller
Mon, 14th May 2018
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BostonDynamics' latest videos show eerily lifelike robots, from a self-navigating Spot to the agile Atlas, sparking fears of a potential robot uprising.
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The end is nigh, doors can no longer stop robots
Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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BostonDynamics' SpotMini, a dextrous home robot, now can open doors, signifying a leap in mobile manipulation tech.
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Boston Dynamics’ frightening creation can do your dishes
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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Boston Dynamics’ new consumer robot, SpotMini, can handle household chores like dishwashing, marking the company’s shift from military to home-use robotics.
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Three advanced robots making sci-fi technology a reality
Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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Defying expectations, three robots are heralding a new age in sci-fi tech, performing feats once deemed decades away.