‘Drummer’ humanoid that can outplay humans
A team of researchers from Switzerland and Italy has developed a humanoid drummer capable of learning and playing complex rhythms live using reinforcement learning instead of pre-programmed sequences. Unlike traditional robotic systems, this drummer interprets drum sheet music as “rhythmic chains of contacts,” enabling natural human-like adaptations such as alternating hand usage or crossing hands […]
Robot cage fights are now a thing in San Francisco
In San Francisco, a new and somewhat unusual trend has emerged — underground robot fighting clubs that combine DIY hardware experiments, artificial intelligence, and performance art into high-energy, eccentric entertainment events for the tech crowd. What once was a modest demo night has evolved into a scene where tickets are treated as status symbols and […]
China opens world’s first robot mall
The world’s first shopping mall dedicated entirely to humanoid and service robots has opened in Beijing, timed to coincide with the 2025 World Robotics Conference. Located in the E-Town industrial zone, this four-story complex spans 4,000 square meters (about 13,000 square feet) and is fully devoted to showcasing, selling, and testing robots. The concept is […]
How is AI changing the face of business?
The second meeting of the “Science over Coffee” initiative gathered an even larger number of participants, confirming that there is a clear need in our society for open and accessible conversations about science, technology, and their application in everyday life. In the pleasant setting of Club Špica, with an informal atmosphere and interactive exchanges, we […]