May 19, 2021

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May 19, 2021

The Batch: Surgical Robots Go Autonomous, Virtual Reality On Speed, AI Crossword Champ, Algorithms For Orcas

I decided last weekend not to use a learning algorithm. Sometimes, a non-machine learning method works best. Now that my daughter is a little over two years old and highly mobile, I want to make sure the baby gate that keeps her away...
Surgical robots performing different actions
May 19, 2021

Medical AI Gets a Grip: An AI System controlled DaVinci surgical robots.

Surgical robots perform millions of delicate operations annually under human control. Now they’re getting ready to operate on their own.
Crossword solving during a major puzzle competition
May 19, 2021

Crosswords Go the Way of Go: An AI system beat 1,300 humans at a crossword puzzle contest.

A hybrid of deep learning and symbolic AI took the prize at a major puzzle competition. A system called Dr. Fill outscored nearly 1,300 human contestants at April’s annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament.
Process showing how FastNeRF accelerates the photorealistic 3D rendering method
May 19, 2021

Virtual Reality in Real Time: FastNeRF renders 3D scenes at 200 frames per second.

Ideally, real-time 3D applications such as virtual and augmented reality transition smoothly between different viewpoints of a scene — but generating a fresh perspective can take time. New research speeds the process.
Drones flying off the coast capturing video of orcas and models analyzing the imagery
May 19, 2021

Algorithms for Orcas: AI-powered drones help with killer whale conservation.

A combination of computer vision and drones could help restore dwindling killer whale populations. Researchers at Oregon State University and conservation groups SR3 and Vulcan developed a system that assesses the health of orcas.
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May 19, 2021

When Not to Use Machine Learning

I decided last weekend not to use a learning algorithm. Sometimes, a non-machine learning method works best.Now that my daughter is a little over two years old and highly mobile, I want to make sure the baby gate that keeps her away from the stairs is always shut.

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