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56-gram drone gets ant-inspired AI eyes to navigate autonomously

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Researchers have developed an autonomous navigation system for small, lightweight drones, inspired by insects. A team from TU Delft was inspired by biological discoveries about how ants use their ability to see their environment and calculate their steps to navigate safely back home. According to engineers, this method allows robots to travel long distances and … Read more

A creepy ‘digital afterlife’ is no longer science fiction. So how do we navigate the risks?

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Imagine a future where your phone pings with the message that your late father’s “digital immortal” bot is ready. This promise of chatting with a virtual version of your loved one – perhaps through a virtual reality (VR) headset – is like stepping into a science fiction movie, both thrilling and a little creepy. As … Read more