What is perception-driven, obstacle-avoidance locomotion (POAL)?

When robots use a sensory-perceptual system to exploit its surrounding operational space, we call this perception-driven, obstacle-avoidance locomotion (POAL). Achieving POAL requires precisely identifying potential push-points and accurately applying the force necessary to move the robot.

What is Human-Robot Teaming (HRT)?

Human-Robot Teaming (HRT) implies that humans and robots team up to tackle tasks that neither can complete on their own. When considering this paradigm, working steps are simultaneous, working spaces are shared, working tasks are dependent, and physical contact is possible, often desired. This represents a fundamental shift from traditional robots, which were not sharing spaces nor forces with humans.

How does dynamic charging work for electric vehicles?

Dynamic charging uses the same principles that govern wireless charging for your smartphone. With dynamic charging, wires located under the road wirelessly transmit electric power to a receiver in the car, exploiting the principle of magnetic induction.

What are steps we can take to make AI more efficient?

Improvements to data center cooling: Computers generate heat, and it takes energy to cool the servers on which AI runs. Improving the cooling systems of data centers would reduce the energy consumption attributed to AI.
Use less data: AI models do not always need to be massive. A smaller model might result in slightly lower accuracy but offer excellent energy efficiency.
Use renewable energy: Although many data centers already use renewable energy, not all do, and renewable energy isn’t always available. In some locations, increased energy demand has been met with traditional sources with larger greenhouse gas emissions.
Don’t use AI: As useful as artificial intelligence is, sometimes it isn’t better than traditional methods. In some instances, we might be better off not using AI.

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