BYD is developing humanoid robots, according to source

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is developing humanoid robots, according to a person familiar with the matter cited by Chinese media outlet Yicai on Wednesday. The report follows recent comments from BYD Executive Vice President Li Ke, who confirmed in an interview that the company is working on humanoid robotics…Continue Reading

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Sonderling said employers are expected to use artificial intelligence to supplement their operations and will be looking for AI-literate employees., Sonderling said employers are expected to use artificial intelligence to supplement their operations and will be looking for AI-literate employees., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading

Scientists finally complete Schrödinger’s 100-year-old color theory

A century old idea from Erwin Schrödinger has taken a major step forward, thanks to new research into how humans perceive differences between colors. A team led by Los Alamos scientist Roxana Bujack used geometry to build a mathematical definition of color perception based on hue, saturation, and lightness. Their results, presented at a visualizationContinue Reading

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This Week in 2016 Independent Musician Sues Justin Bieber & Skrillex For Copyright Infringement… Over A Sample They Didn’t Use Oracle’s Lead Lawyer Against Google Vents That The Ruling ‘Killed’ The GPL Top Internet Companies Agree To Vague Notice & Takedown Rules For ‘Hate Speech’ In The EU This IsContinue Reading