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A Fresh Perspective on Accessible Prosthetics Meet Benjamin Choi, a high school senior from Virginia who used his spare pandemic time to reimagine prosthetic technology. Inspired by a childhood memory of a 60 Minutes segment on brain-implanted prosthetics, Choi set out to design a less invasive, affordable alternative—and succeeded. Key Highlights Non-invasive brain sensing: Utilizes just two electrodes—one on the forehead and one on the earlobe—to capture brain signals via EEG. AI-powered control: An algorithm, trained using data from volunteers, converts brainwave patterns into precise arm movements. High-tech depth: The entire system encompasses nearly 900 pages of calculus, more than…

That moment when a robot “goes rogue,” turning a training scenario into a freestyle showcase—now that’s when they really come alive. But is robot improvisation a sign of next-level learning or something more unpredictable? Robots That Jam—and Surprise Humanoid robots like Polaris (the drummer) and Oscar (the keyboardist) recently performed live with humans—true improvisation, not pre-scripted. Their real-time musical collaboration highlights a leap in autonomy and expressive robotics. Learning from One Video—Then Freestyling Cornell’s RHyME framework allows robots to learn entire tasks from just a single how-to video, adapting and executing with surprising flexibility. Lifelike Motion Through AI Magic Advanced…

As the packaging and processing industry faces rising expectations for environmental responsibility, PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025 is stepping up to lead the charge. Organized by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, this year’s show (Sept. 29–Oct. 1) will spotlight bold new initiatives that support a circular economy and help companies meet their corporate sustainability goals. Held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, PACK EXPO Las Vegas is North America’s largest packaging and processing event, bringing together 2,300 exhibitors and 35,000 attendees from more than 40 vertical markets. This year’s theme: advancing sustainability through innovation. “PMMI is committed…

Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot has taken a major leap in robotic intelligence with the integration of a “world model,” as revealed by Elon Musk. This cutting-edge development allows Optimus to learn directly from human demonstration videos, bridging the gap between observation and autonomous execution in real-world tasks. Learning from Human Demonstration Elon Musk shared that Optimus has begun using a world model for training, enabling it to understand and mimic complex tasks by watching humans perform them. This technique eliminates the need for hard-coded instructions or manual teleoperation. According to Musk, Optimus learned its most recent tasks “directly from human…

Keeping Lawns Green in a Thirsty Summer As Chicago experiences an unusually warm and dry summer, local lawn care specialist Dr. Green Services is stepping in to help homeowners safeguard their lawns with practical, water-wise advice. The company emphasizes that smart watering—not necessarily more watering—is the key to thriving grass during drought conditions. Watering with Precision, Not Excess According to Marc Harris, Operations Manager at Dr. Green Services, homeowners often misunderstand the signs of lawn stress. “Watering correctly can make all the difference in lawn health during dry weather,” says Harris. To educate the public, the company has released a…

Korean robotics pioneer Rainbow Robotics has unveiled an impressive video demonstration of its new humanoid system—RB-Y1, a dual-arm mobile manipulator engineered for high-speed, real-world autonomy. This unveiling marks a significant step forward in humanoid robotics for logistics, industrial automation, and complex manipulation tasks. Pushing the Frontier of Mobile Manipulators RB-Y1 reflects the industry’s increasing push toward integrated humanoids that combine locomotion and dexterity. Unlike bipedal humanoids focused on humanoid aesthetics, this unit embraces functional utility: it rolls on a wheel-type high-speed platform, ensuring rapid mobility across factory or warehouse floors while its arms manage intricate manipulation. Hardware and Motion Capabilities…

PlusAI, an artificial intelligence company commercializing AI-based virtual driver software for factory-built autonomous trucks, announced today that it is collaborating with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) to advance the safety and efficiency features of autonomous freight. The companies will explore how tire intelligence from Goodyear’s intelligent tire technology suite, SightLine, can enhance PlusAI’s fully autonomous virtual driver system, SuperDrive™. Goodyear’s SightLine technology delivers real-time, sensor-driven insights into tire health, road surface conditions, and friction levels by continuously monitoring the tire-road interface. This advanced tire intelligence technology can further strengthen SuperDrive, supporting enhanced data capture that aims to optimize vehicle…

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented rate. From enhancing productivity to reshaping consumer experiences, AI is no longer a buzzword but a key player in how businesses operate. As AI technology continues to evolve, the question remains: how can businesses adapt to the AI revolution and stay competitive in an increasingly automated world? 1. Understanding the Impact of AI on Business Artificial intelligence isn’t just for tech companies anymore. AI technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, and predictive analytics, are making their mark across a wide range of industries—from retail and healthcare to…

Groq, a leader in AI inference technologies, and HUMAIN, a public investment-backed AI powerhouse in Saudi Arabia, have jointly launched two new OpenAI open-source models—gpt-oss-120B and gpt-oss-20B—on the GroqCloud platform. With global availability, real-time performance, and localized support, this partnership marks a pivotal step in democratizing AI development and deployment worldwide. OpenAI’s Open Model Revolution OpenAI’s initiative to release open-source versions of its large language models has created opportunities for new platforms like Groq to offer cost-effective and high-speed inference solutions. Groq has historically backed open-source initiatives like Whisper and now reinforces that support by enabling these models with 128K…

In a powerful shift from public safety to public health, Debbie Weir, the former CEO of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), has joined the Cancer Vaccine Coalition (CVC) as Chief Impact Officer. Teaming up with breast cancer survivor and former NBC correspondent Kristen Dahlgren, Weir is now championing the next frontier of cancer care: therapeutic cancer vaccines. A Shift Toward Immune-Based Cancer Treatments Founded in 2024, the Cancer Vaccine Coalition is the only national nonprofit in the U.S. dedicated to funding clinical trials for cancer vaccines—an emerging class of treatments that aim to train the immune system to detect and…