New method enables robots to map a scene, identify objects in order to complete a set of tasks

Imagine having to straighten up a messy kitchen, starting with a counter littered with sauce packets. If your goal is to wipe the counter clean, you might sweep up the packets as a group. If, however, you wanted to first pick out the mustard packets before throwing the rest away, you would sort more discriminately, …

Weekly Showcase Thread September 29, 2024

Hello wonderful people! This thread is the perfect place to share your one off creations without needing a dedicated post or worrying about sharing extra generation data. It’s also a fantastic way to check out what others are creating and get inspired in one place! A few quick reminders: All sub rules still apply make …

Navigating Missing Data Challenges with XGBoost

XGBoost has gained widespread recognition for its impressive performance in numerous Kaggle competitions, making it a favored choice for tackling complex machine learning challenges. Known for its efficiency in handling large datasets, this powerful algorithm stands out for its practicality and effectiveness. In this post, we will apply XGBoost to the Ames Housing dataset to …

Exploring the “My First Robots” Kit: Empowering the Next Generation of Engineers

Get Your “My First Robot” Kit In today’s world, artificial intelligence and robotics are no longer just the stuff of science fiction. These technologies are shaping industries, education, and even how children learn and engage with technology. The “My First Robots” kit from Robot School serves as a perfect example of how AI and robotics …

Shrinking AR displays into eyeglasses to expand their use

Augmented reality (AR) takes digital images and superimposes them onto real-world views. But AR is more than a new way to play video games; it could transform surgery and self-driving cars. To make the technology easier to integrate into common personal devices, researchers report how to combine two optical technologies into a single, high-resolution AR …