Video: LimX humanoid robot climbs stairs that it scopes out in real time

When we last heard from LimX Dynamics, the Chinese robotics firm was showing off a quadruped robot that could walk on legs or roll on wheels. The company has now released a video of its new humanoid robot, which can autonomously climb stairs.Continue R… Continue reading Video: LimX humanoid robot climbs stairs that it scopes out in real time

Study reveals which Zoom background items make you look more competent

Before you hop on your next Zoom call, you might want to tailor your background in a very particular way, says a new study. Doing so could make everyone else on the call perceive you as being more competent – whether or not you really are.Continue Read… Continue reading Study reveals which Zoom background items make you look more competent

Dogs’ brains perceive faces and bodies just like human brains do

Reading someone’s facial expressions or body posture is important for understanding their personality, emotions, motivations, or intent. But what about dogs? Can they draw information from faces and bodies like we do? A new study has provided the answe… Continue reading Dogs’ brains perceive faces and bodies just like human brains do

“Expanding hole” illusion tricks the brain into dilating the pupils

When you view the image above, does it look like black smear in the center is expanding? If it does, that means you’re like most people – and your brain may even think that you’re entering a tunnel, adjusting your eyes accordingly.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading “Expanding hole” illusion tricks the brain into dilating the pupils

Boston Dynamics Atlas Dynamic Duo Tackles Obstacle Course

Atlas robot jumps over a gap

Historically, the capabilities of real world humanoid robots have trailed far behind their TV and movie counterparts. But roboticists kept pushing state of the art forward, and Boston Dynamics just …read more Continue reading Boston Dynamics Atlas Dynamic Duo Tackles Obstacle Course

Microsoft launches Azure Percept, its new hardware and software platform to bring AI to the edge

Microsoft today announced Azure Percept, its new hardware and software platform for bringing more of its Azure AI services to the edge. Percept combines Microsoft’s Azure cloud tools for managing devices and creating AI models with hardware from Microsoft’s device partners. The general idea here is to make it far easier for all kinds of […] Continue reading Microsoft launches Azure Percept, its new hardware and software platform to bring AI to the edge

Rashomon Effect and Product Management

Historically, product managers have regularly come across different (and often conflicting) interpretations given to a singular event by the different participants of that event. This could be a user story discussion, a UX experiment or a sales event w… Continue reading Rashomon Effect and Product Management

The curious case of the man who can’t see numbers

Damaged brains have given us an incredible treasure trove of information to help us untangle the mysteries of the human mind. A tiny brain lesion can shift a person’s reality in bizarre and tragic ways, as anyone who’s read The Man Who Mistook His Wife… Continue reading The curious case of the man who can’t see numbers

Don’t Trust Your Ears for the Freshest Chips

We hear fables of how to restore the crispness to your crisp and the crackle to your crackers, but they are more hot air than some of the methods. We found one solution that has some teeth though, and it doesn’t require any kitchen appliances, just a pair of headphones. …read more

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