Robots
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Supermarkets
Robots have been taught to help pack groceries. But they’ll never do this
The machines know which item should never go to the bottom of the bag, along with the groceries that should never be packed with fruit.
- by Madeleine Heffernan
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Robot versus human: How will you plan for retirement?
Millions of Australians will soon have to make the choice between a robot or a human to help guide them through retirement.
- by Hannah Hammoud
Dyson invents domestic dog robot to do all your chores
The handy housekeeper can be used to clean a home or a commercial environment such as a hotel.
- by Joe Pinkstone
Lifelike Tesla robot has conversation saying it wants to become more human
The interaction was so authentic that it prompted speculation online that the machine may have been controlled remotely by a human.
- by Joe Pinkstone
Opinion
Electric vehicles
Elon Musk’s vision of robotaxis and humanoid robots triggers a $99.6 billion sell-off
Elon Musk’s Tesla gave investors and analysts a briefing on plans to roll out robotaxis and humanoid robots. They weren’t convinced and dumped their Tesla shares.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Coles promises more ‘perfect orders’ for online shoppers
Two massive new customer fulfilment centres should help you actually get all the items you ordered online, the supermarket giant says.
- by Jessica Yun
Coles promises fewer empty shelves as warehouse robots come online
The new automated distribution centre in western Sydney will result in the closure of two nearby warehouses by early 2025, with 350 jobs lost.
- by Jessica Yun
The rocket scientist helping build shoebox satellites and moon rovers
Rocket scientist Airlie Chapman says a common theme in her research is working with many small things that, together, accomplish big things.
- by Sue White
Opinion
AI
What do Swifties and I have in common? Lust for revenge
Wouldn’t it be glorious if politicians got this exercised about women’s safety on the reg? Still, the Swifties fixed it and we should follow their lead.
- by Jenna Price
