Artificial intelligence : Science World Report

Oct 22, 2015 10:08 AM EDT

New Talking-Ally Robot May be an Expert at Getting Your Attention

A newly created robot may be an expert at getting your attention.

Oct 02, 2015 06:41 AM EDT

Machine-Learning and Artificial Intelligence May Learn More Flexibly with New Method

Imagine machines that can learn more flexibly over time. Scientists have created a new way of doing machine learning that enables semantically related concepts to reinforce each other.

Sep 15, 2015 11:20 AM EDT

Hospital Computer Predicts Death (WATCH)

A supercomputer in Boston can accurately predict the death of a patient with a 96 percent accuracy rate.

Aug 13, 2015 07:49 AM EDT

This 'Mother Robot' Can Create Baby Robots That Can Evolve Over Generations

Imagine a robot that can build other robots. Now imagine a "mother" robot that can test each of its "children" to see which ones perform the best at certain tasks. Now, this robot is real.

Jul 20, 2015 02:38 PM EDT

This Cute Robot is Self-Aware and Absolutely Adorable

A robot may have passed a self-awareness test. Scientists have given three Nao robots and updated version of the classic "wise men puzzle" self-awareness test and one of them managed to pass.

Jul 15, 2015 03:59 PM EDT

Google Deep Dream Program: How It Works

Google's Deep Dream is probably one of the trippiest computer programs you're likely to see. All you have to do is upload an image, tell the program to look for patterns, and wait as Google reveals exactly what your picture looks like to it.

Jun 12, 2015 11:48 AM EDT

New AI Robot Learns Just Like a Human Child

Imagine a robot that learns like a child. That's exactly what two researchers have created-at least that's the idea. The new robot has to learn everything from scratch, starting from nothing.

Jun 08, 2015 06:52 PM EDT

Minecraft Video Game May Help Create Aritifical Intelligence for Robots

Minecraft isn't just a game; it may also be helping robotics. Scientists are using this video game to help develop a new algorithm to allow robots to better plan their actions in complex environments.

Jun 08, 2015 08:07 AM EDT

Japan Robot Samurai Learns to Wield a Sword from a Human World Champion

Scientists have created the MOTOMAN-MH24 robot, which has learned from and competed against Isao Machii, a five-time world record holder in the art of iaijyutsu, a combative quick-draw sword technique.

May 27, 2015 08:33 AM EDT

BRETT: The Robot that Learns to Complete Tasks Like a Human

Imagine a robot that learns by trial and error--just like a human. UC Berkeley researchers have now developed algorithms that enable robots to learn motor tasks in this way, marking a milestone in artificial intelligence.

May 12, 2015 11:13 AM EDT

Step Forward in Artificial Intelligence: Scientists Create Artificial Neural Circuit

It's a new and significant step forward for artificial intelligence. Scientists have created a simple artificial neural circuit for the very first time. The circuit of about 100 artificial synapses managed to perform a simple version of a typical human task: image classification.

Jan 12, 2015 10:01 AM EST

AI Plays a 'Perfect Game' of Texas Hold'em Poker

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is growing by leaps and bounds as technology improves. In fact, computer systems have been built that can beat human players in games. Yet defeating top human players isn't the same as actually solving a game. Now, though, scientists have solved heads-up limit hold'em po...