A New All-Electric Humanoid Robot ⚡

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Boston Dynamics, a pioneer in the development of humanoid and other robots, has just revealed a new all-electric ⚡ version of their Atlas humanoid robot.

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Here's what's new today in the Horizon AI

• Boston Dynamics Reveals All-Electric Atlas Humanoid Robot 🤖

• AI Research: Teen Emotions Deciphered by AI and Head-cam

• AI Tutorial: How to use the fastest image generator

• AI Tools to check out

• The Latest in AI and Tech 💡

AI News

BOSTON DYNAMICS

Boston Dynamics Reveals All-Electric Atlas Humanoid Robot 🤖

Boston Dynamics has unveiled an all-electric version of its renowned hydraulic Atlas humanoid robot. Partnering with Hyundai, the company plans to test the new Atlas in real-world applications over the coming years.

Details:

• The electric Atlas is said to be stronger and have a greater range of motion compared to its predecessors which used hydraulics. You can catch a glimpse of this in the company’s preview video.

• The company plans to work with a select group of innovative customers, including Hyundai, to test and develop Atlas applications over the next few years.

• The company has been enhancing its robots with modern AI methods, such as reinforcement learning and computer vision, to enable them to adapt to complex real-world situations. These capabilities are expected to make the new Atlas even better.

Impressive results, expected from a company with decades of experience in robotics. It will be intriguing to see how it holds up against competitors like Elon Musk's Tesla Optimus Bot.

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AI RESEARCH

AI and Headcams Decode Teen Emotions

Researchers have developed an innovative method that leverages wearable headcams and AI to analyze the subtle emotional expressions of teenagers. This technology has shown remarkable potential in identifying a range of emotions, including worry and happiness, even when they are masked.

Details:

• The study involved 110 families. Researchers used headcams to capture genuine emotional expressions from teens and parents during everyday interactions.

• AI software was used to decode and quantify these emotional nuances, accurately predicting human judgments and providing detailed insights into mixed emotional states.

• Researchers believe this technology could soon be integrated into family therapy sessions.

As the world grapples with the growing mental health crisis among young people, the integration of AI-powered emotional analysis holds immense promise in supporting therapeutic solutions and addressing the unique challenges faced by adolescents.

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AI Tutorial

How to use the fastest image generator

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1. Go to Freepik AI Image Generator and sign up

2. Write your prompt and click ‘Create’

3. You can adjust the results by changing styles, colors, etc

1. Click submit and wait for a few seconds

2. Check the results and click on Load more to get more instantly. Just keep scrolling until you find the perfect one for you.

*Note: The free version offers 20 credits, which can be used to generate 20 images.

AI Tools to check out

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🖼 Lummi: Find the best free stock photos and royalty free images.

✨ Uizard: Visualize product ideas fast and easy with AI

🎨 Pixcleaner: Change the background of your image with AI.

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