The amount of unknown in space is still absolutely incredible. It is really hard for some to wrap their heads around what is truly out there. The universe is an absolutely concept that many scientists cannot even begin to explain to others. Now, with the use of artificial intelligence, there is a lot of things that can be solved in regards to space. It has helped others become better partners in science to others in the same field.

Key Takeaways:

• The amount of exploration that is being done in space is truly incredible as they look for new signs of life.
• The people that are constantly researching in space are very smart and innovative.
• The technological advances of previous years have made it easier for some scientists to make conclusions from space.

“NASA can’t yet put a scientist on Mars. But in its next rover mission to the Red Planet, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is hoping to use artificial intelligence to at least put the equivalent of a talented research assistant there.”

Read more: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2018/12/unite-day2-2/

Artificial intelligence is something that is really changing the world that we live in. For some, it is really scary to see all of the sectors that it is affecting. People feel as if it is going to put a lot of people out of their jobs. As such, aviation is something that is being heavily affected by the people who are implementing artificial intelligence. The key is to not get too caught up with the early stages of this tech.

Key Takeaways:

• Artificial intelligence truly is going to change the very world that we live in.
• There are so many different sectors that this new technology is going to help out.
• Airplanes are one of the main things that is going to be affected by artificial technology.

“Aircraft manufacturers and airlines are investing significant resources in AI technologies in applications that span from the flightdeck to the customer’s experience.”

Read more: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2018/12/unite-day1-1/

There are an influx of people that are interested in the creation of robots that can be beneficial for society. Our society is full of jobs that are done by no skill workers. These jobs are going to be put out for people by the use of robots. It will be cheaper and more cost efficient for owners to use these individuals. Other than that, look for robots to continue to be used in multiple different ways in the world.

Key Takeaways:

• As time goes on, robots are starting to become more and more common within society.
• Not everyone is aware of all the things that a robot is used for in the world today.
• Many workers that are in factories, or low paying non skill jobs, are scared that robots will put them out of work.

“From a strictly industrial perspective, general manipulation may not even be a problem that is worth solving. Indeed, you can build a machine for anything, from preparing fantastic espresso, doing your dishes, harvesting a field of wheat, or mass-producing a sneaker.”

Read more: https://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/industrial-robots/robots-getting-a-grip-on-general-manipulation

Robots classified as “modular self reconfigurable robots” have shape shifting properties that allow them to adapt to unknown situations. These robots are decentralized with individual modules that contribute to the processing and execution of tasks. The modules attach via magnets and have the ability to separate into a swarm or join into a single robot. This marks a significant advancement in robotics. It is believed that they can make the robots even more robust by adding more feedback from low level components.

Key Takeaways:

• The shape-shifting capacity of modular self-reconfigurable robots gives the robots the ability to adapt to unknown circumstances.
• Self-configurable robots have their roots in the era of the transformers, that is three decades ago.
• Most modular self-reconfigurable robots have the ability to separate into a swarm or align into a single unit.

“The key to achieving adaptability for robots rests in centralized sensory processing, environmental perception, and decision-making software, Kress-Gazit and colleagues report this week in a new paper in Science Robotics. The authors claim their new work represents the first time a modular robot has autonomously solved problems by reconfiguring in response to a changing environment.”

Read more: https://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/transformerbots

The Internet is an absolutely incredible invention that has revolutionized the world as we once knew it. There is nothing that cannot be found on the Internet and the information is absolutely astonishing. Also, the amount of businesses that have been launched as a result of the Internet is second to none and it continues to innovate and change the world that we live in. Some people are better than others when it comes to using it to their advantage.

Key Takeaways:

• Industry 4.0 or Industrial Internet is a word used to denote the new era of manufacturing where machines are connected through networks to make decentralized decisions.
• The internet of things (ioT) solves real life problems from energy usage to personnel without having you employing and having much personnel maintaining the daily operations.
• The internet of Things is purported by a study to help reduce costs by 3.6%. These costs range from energy costs to inventory waste and equipment downtime.

“An evolution from Automation & Robotics, Industry 4.0 is the combination of computers and machine learning algorithms that gives equipment the ability to adjust and control processes based on data it collects.”

Read more: https://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/internet/the-industrial-internet-of-things