A team of engineers at Singapore University of Technology and Design has created a truly unique robot—one that can roll around like a drum, then take off and fly like a spinning wheel. In their paper published in The International Journal of Robotics Research, the group describes their goals in developing the robot and how they were achieved, along with a description of how it works.A team of engineers at Singapore University of Technology and Design has created a truly unique robot—one that can roll around like a drum, then take off and fly like a spinning wheel. In their paper published in The International Journal of Robotics Research, the group describes their goals in developing the robot and how they were achieved, along with a description of how it works.[#item_full_content]
Research has shown that large language models (LLMs) tend to overemphasize information at the beginning and end of a document or conversation, while neglecting the middle.Research has shown that large language models (LLMs) tend to overemphasize information at the beginning and end of a document or conversation, while neglecting the middle.[#item_full_content]
Research has shown that large language models (LLMs) tend to overemphasize information at the beginning and end of a document or conversation, while neglecting the middle.Research has shown that large language models (LLMs) tend to overemphasize information at the beginning and end of a document or conversation, while neglecting the middle.Computer Sciences[#item_full_content]
Christopher Pelkey was shot and killed in a road range incident in 2021. On May 8, 2025, at the sentencing hearing for his killer, an AI video reconstruction of Pelkey delivered a victim impact statement. The trial judge reported being deeply moved by this performance and issued the maximum sentence for manslaughter.Christopher Pelkey was shot and killed in a road range incident in 2021. On May 8, 2025, at the sentencing hearing for his killer, an AI video reconstruction of Pelkey delivered a victim impact statement. The trial judge reported being deeply moved by this performance and issued the maximum sentence for manslaughter.Consumer & Gadgets[#item_full_content]
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Applied Intuition raises $600 million as it pushes further into defense
The buzzy AI-powered autonomous vehicle software company doubles its valuation from last year — and then some.The buzzy AI-powered autonomous vehicle software company doubles its valuation from last year — and then some.[#item_full_content]
In just 3 months, Ramp’s valuation jumped to $16B from $13B
Spend management startup Ramp announced on Tuesday that it raised a $200 million Series E led by its largest investor, Founders Fund.Spend management startup Ramp announced on Tuesday that it raised a $200 million Series E led by its largest investor, Founders Fund.[#item_full_content]
The promise of a new type of computer chip that could reshape the future of artificial intelligence and be more environmentally friendly is explored in a technology review paper published by UC Riverside engineers in the journal Device.The promise of a new type of computer chip that could reshape the future of artificial intelligence and be more environmentally friendly is explored in a technology review paper published by UC Riverside engineers in the journal Device.Hardware[#item_full_content]
Robots could be the solution to filling the shortage of welders in the U.K., thanks to existing human expertise, a new study from the University of Nottingham has revealed.Robots could be the solution to filling the shortage of welders in the U.K., thanks to existing human expertise, a new study from the University of Nottingham has revealed.Engineering[#item_full_content]
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TechCrunch All Stage, our founder-focused summit, is gearing up to return to Boston on July 15! We’re doing a last call for exceptional volunteers to join us in bringing this event to life. If you’ve ever wondered about the inner workings of tech events, now’s your chance to get involved. Volunteer spots are limited, so […]TechCrunch All Stage, our founder-focused summit, is gearing up to return to Boston on July 15! We’re doing a last call for exceptional volunteers to join us in bringing this event to life. If you’ve ever wondered about the inner workings of tech events, now’s your chance to get involved. Volunteer spots are limited, so[#item_full_content]
