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Robots race humans for 1st time in world debut of humanoid half-marathonWhile the 12,000 human participants followed conventional rules and needed to stop at water stations, the 21 machine 'runners' needed battery swap pit stops.TrendingApr 22
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Self-driving pods to offer mobility autonomy at Vancouver International AirportYVR is partnering with A&K Robotics, which is a company founded by three UBC graduates, to introduce new, self-driving pods to help people with mobility issues.TechJul 25, 2024
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Thanks to living ‘skin,’ robots can now smile and make other unnerving facesDepending on who you ask, the blobby pink face with beady eyes is cute or creepy — regardless, it's the face of the future.ScienceJul 2, 2024
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Can cute AI robots help with aging and dementia? UBC study seeks to find outKiwi and Mango are small and plush, resemble a cross between Teletubbies and WALL-E, and have technology that allows them to move, learn, speak and recognize faces and voices.ScienceSep 20, 2023
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Robots say they won’t rebel against humans as dozens gather at Switzerland summitAt the 'AI for Good' conference in Geneva, humanoid robots Grace, Ameca, artist Ai-Da, and 'rockstar' Desdemona answered questions ranging from their futures to global regulation.TechJul 7, 2023
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Expert stresses invaluable human connection amidst AI takeover concerns in ManitobaLocal expert says job loss risk for Manitobans as robots take over could be high but true genuine human connection remains irreplaceableTechJun 21, 2023
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Fleet of robots assisting workers at Montreal medical supply plantCardinal Health's facility in Dorval, Que., has become the first of multiple locations across Canada to implement a fleet of 27 robots assisting employees.TechMay 10, 2023
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Montreal ‘smart factory’ aims to show potential of warehouse automationDeloitte Canada's new demonstration facility in Montreal is meant to help warehouse operators adapt to labour shortages and supply chain disruptions.TechJan 26, 2023
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Burgers, fries and robots: McDonald’s opens 1st mostly automated location in TexasAmid a growing desire for fast food giants to automate their processes, the first mostly robot-run McDonald's restaurant is currently being tested in Fort Worth, Texas.TrendingDec 23, 2022
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Home construction ‘ripe’ for automation, builders say. Here’s how the industry is changingWith a growing number of homes needed in Canada over the next decade and a labour force hitting a retirement wall, stakeholders say automation is needed to fill the building gap.TechDec 15, 2022
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