Researchers at the University of Alberta developed a computer program named “Polaris” that was designed to compete against two of the sharpest poker players in the world (Phil Laak and Ali Eslami). The Computer managed to win at least one round but finally it lost. Nevertheless this was the first victory of a poker bot [...]
A life-size, robotic fly has taken flight at Harvard University. Weighing only 60 milligrams, with a wingspan of three centimeters, the tiny robot’s movements are modeled on those of a real fly (Technology Review). Credit: Robert Wood As long as they don’t try to reconstruct mosquitos I’ll stay impressed due to such developments
This question dealing with (intellectual) property, patents, trademarks, copyrights and -lefts as well as natural and artificial scarcity concerns me time and again. Credit: Uni Basel If you discuss it with someone from the pharma industry you tend to think that world wouldn’t go round any further if you abolish patents. Contrawise some people promote [...]
At MIT Media Lab Symposium Hugh Herr unveiled an “Active Ankle-Foot Prosthesis”. This is the first prosthesis that allows for a humanlike gait. (Hugh Herr) Credit: Webb Chappell via Technology Review Just watch the video (highlights, full show in 2 parts) and be amazed of these new inventions! If you’re interessted in details you can [...]
On some days I’d really need a more sophisticated alarm clock, because I can be very wily in the morning trying to find ways to stay in bed Maybe this “catch me if you can” thing could get me up. Credit: Aaron Tang
