RealBotix’s Transition: From Adult Novelty to Embodied AI

Walking through the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center last month, one was surrounded by humanoids. The majority of this mechanical theater came from China, with some standouts from Europe and the United States. One CES booth that drew attention featured RealBotix, presenting human-like models distinguished by their attractive facial features and lifelike … Read more

Tackling Loneliness With ChatGPT And Robots

As the last days of summer set, one is wistful of the time spent with loved ones sitting on the beach, traveling on the road, or just sharing a refreshing ice cream cone. However, for many Americans such emotional connections are rare, leading to high suicide rates and physical illness. In a recent study by … Read more

The 5G Report Card, Building Today’s Smart IoT Ecosystem

The elephant in the room loomed large two weeks ago at the inaugural Internet of Things Consortium (IoTC) Summit in New York City. Almost every presentation began apologetically with the refrain, “In a 5G world…” practically challenging the industry’s rollout goals. At one point Brigitte Daniel-Corbin, IoT Strategist with Wilco Electronic Systems, sensed the need … Read more

Disney Launches New Era Of Autonomy With Gravity Defying Stickmen And More

Ever since the première of “Steamboat Willie” in 1928, The Walt Disney Company has pushed the envelope of imagination. Mickey Mouse is still more popular worldwide than any single human actor. In fact, from that one cel an entire world of animated characters were birthed. The entertainment powerhouse demonstrated last week a new generation of … Read more