Day: August 27, 2020
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US launches billion-dollar plan to establish quantum computing and artificial intelligence institutes
The US government has launched a billion-dollar plan to establish quantum computing and artificial intelligence scientific research institutes. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the US Department of Energy (DOE) will distribute the $1 billion in awards for the establishment of 12 new artificial intelligence (AI)…
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Millions of microscopic robots could be used to fight diseases inside the body
By David Nutt, Cornell University Millions of tiny little robots, like the ones unveiled by scientists at Cornell and the University of Pennsylvania, could be used to fight diseases inside the human body. The researchers have built microscopic robots that consist of a simple circuit made from silicon photovoltaics – essentially the torso and brain…
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New tools of the trade: Can robots revive craftsmanship in furniture making?
Although technically the opportunity has been available for many years, the level of automation in the furniture-making industry is a relatively low, if you consider robotic and autonomous types of automation as used by Moduform, for example. Of course, basic automation technology of the type represented by electric saws, routers, drills and so on are…
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Japanese government urged to establish industrial espionage unit
The Japanese government is being urged to establish an industrial espionage unit to try and stop spies stealing secrets relating to advanced technologies being developed by successful companies in the country. According to a report on the Nikkei Asian Review website, the Liberal Democratic Party, led by current Japanese President Shinzō Abe, is formulating a…