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The Wildest Ways We Remove Lice from Salmon
If you've ever had lice, you probably think of them as a temporary annoyance. But for the salmon industry, these pesky invertebrates cause real damage. So here are some of the wildest ways that science helps us fight these infestations,...
TED Talks
The AI arsenal that could stop World War III | Palmer Luckey
AI in warfare is no longer hypothetical; it's inevitable, says Palmer Luckey, an inventor and founder of the defense technology company Anduril Industries. He takes us inside the high-tech arms race to build AI-powered weapons, "killer...
TED Talks
How my (slightly annoying) art went viral | Joshua Schachter
Sharing his accidental journey to viral fame, digital pioneer Joshua Schachter reveals how programming a robot to make deliberate mistakes in otherwise deeply satisfying plotter art sparked millions of views (and hilariously strong...
TED Talks
Meet NEO, your robot butler in training | Bernt Børnich
What if doing your chores were as easy as flipping a switch? In this talk and live demo, roboticist and founder of 1X Bernt Børnich introduces NEO, a humanoid robot designed to help you out around the house. Watch as NEO shows off its...
TED Talks
Are we still human if robots help raise our babies? | Sarah Blaffer Hrdy
AI is transforming the way we work — could it also reshape what makes us human? In this quick and insightful talk, evolutionary anthropologist Sarah Blaffer Hrdy explores how the human brain was shaped by millions of years of shared...
TED Talks
Don't fear superintelligent AI | Grady Booch
New tech spawns new anxieties, says scientist and philosopher Grady Booch, but we don't need to be afraid an all-powerful, unfeeling AI. Booch allays our worst (sci-fi induced) fears about superintelligent computers by explaining how...
TED Talks
TED: Next up for AI? Dancing robots | Catie Cuan
Would you tango with a robot? Inviting us into the fascinating world of dancing machines, robot choreographer Catie Cuan highlights why teaching robots to move with grace, intention and emotion is essential to creating AI-powered...
TED Talks
TED: How you could see inside your body — with a micro-robot | Alex Luebke, Vivek Kumbhari
Would you swallow a micro-robot? In a gutsy demo, physician Vivek Kumbhari navigates Pillbot, a wireless, disposable robot swallowed onstage by engineer Alex Luebke, modeling how this technology can swiftly provide direct visualization...
TED Talks
TED: With spatial intelligence, AI will understand the real world | Fei-Fei Li
In the beginning of the universe, all was darkness — until the first organisms developed sight, which ushered in an explosion of life, learning and progress. AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li says a similar moment is about to happen for computers...
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TED: How AI will step off the screen and into the real world | Daniela Rus
The convergence of AI and robotics will unlock a wonderful new world of possibilities in everyday life, says robotics and AI pioneer Daniela Rus. Diving into the way machines think, she reveals how "liquid networks" — a revolutionary...
TED Talks
TED: In the age of AI art, what can originality look like? | Eileen Isagon Skyers
What happens when human and machine creativity meet? From an AI model trained on classic works to generate a seemingly infinite stream of portraits to a neural network that envisions otherworldly life-forms in impossible detail, media...
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The Amazing Humanoid Diving Robot
Today on SciShow we bring you a cool humanoid diving robot and insight into the evolution of the venus flytrap.
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A Brief History of Robotics
Why don’t we have robots taking care of our every need by now? A little history of the field of robotics might help you understand how hard it is to get machines to perform tasks, and how far we’ve come in just a few decades.
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We’re Teaching Robots and AI to Design New Drugs
It might sound like a concept from science fiction, but artificial intelligence is already facilitating the development process behind some pharmaceuticals. Hosted by: Michael Aranda
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The Terrifying Promise of Robot Bugs
Imitating nature to build a better (or possibly more terrifying) future. We've been trying to build flapping-wing robots for hundreds of years, and now, ornithopters are finally being developed, and may be used mostly for military...
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The Most Metal Algorithm in Computer Science
Have a problem with many competing variables? Why not solve it with a computer algorithm based on cooling metal?
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The Most Advanced Robots in the World
The most advanced robots in the world might not be exactly what you’re expecting. But they’re shaping humanity’s future. Hosted by: Michael Aranda
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How AI Can Save Lives | SciShow Compilation
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming an integral part of our everyday lives. Here’s a number of ways in which it manages to make life better for us humans.
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5 of the Most Important Inventions in Robotics
A lot of robots are developed to physically replicate our actions and behavior, like a bipedal, balanced walk, a large range of motion, and the ability to perceive and interact with the environment. But, maybe not to your surprise,...
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How AI Could Change Biology
You've likely been seeing the rise of AI technology everywhere—and some people are pretty concerned about what it could mean for the future. But did you know it might hold the key to understanding, and even changing, parts of our...
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5 Robots You Can Hug
Developers are working to make softer, squishier robots that are flexible enough to maneuver in extreme environments, including inside the human body!
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Will You be Iron Man?
We have the technology! We can rebuild...ourselves! Human interface technologies like Google Glass, robotic prosthetics, and bionic eyes have the potential to help people recover lost abilities, but also to grant us new abilities. Will...
TED Talks
TED: The future of machines that move like animals | Robert Katzschmann
Imagine a boat that propels by moving its "tail" from side to side, just like a fish. That's the kind of machine that TED Fellow Robert Katzschmann's lab builds: soft-bodied robots that imitate natural movements with artificial, silent...
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Will S. Korea's robot revolution hurt American jobs?
South Korea is among the countries working to increase automation in the manufacturing sector, with some large companies seeing robots as a cost-effective way to replace expensive human labor. But how will the expansion of this...