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‘There’s no option to opt-out’: TikToker says he was forced to leave 10% tip to robots that made his drink

A common complaint amongst internet users is that tipping culture has gotten out of hand. With everything from drive-thru businesses to self-serve frozen yogurt restaurants now asking their customers for tips, it’s no surprise that people are becoming fed up with the constant requests for a little extra cash. Sometimes, these tip requests can even …

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No, the Robots Are Not Taking Over

Dec. 1, 2022 – It’s common for many people to fear the unknown, and exactly how artificial intelligence might transform the health care and medical experience is no exception. People might be afraid, for example, that AI will remove all human interaction from health care in the future. Not true, say the experts. Doctors and …

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Tech advocates decry San Francisco police’s request to build a ‘fleet of killer robots’

The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) is asking for robots that are capable of “lethal force” according to a policy proposal, angering advocacy groups. The proposal, which has already been approved by the Board of Supervisors rules committee but awaits a full vote, justifies the police using lethal robots under certain circumstances. “Robots will only …

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Tiny Robots Could Someday Brush, Floss Your Teeth for You

Aug. 23, 2022 – Your twice-daily brushing and flossing routine could someday be automated using tiny microrobots that scrub your teeth for a customized clean, thanks to new research from the University of Pennsylvania. Scientists used magnetic fields to assemble nanoparticles into tiny, brush-like robotic structures that precisely remove biofilms, a network of germs and …

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Are Mini Robots Coming to a Hospital Near You?

Aug. 2, 2022 – Imagine being wheeled into the operating room where your surgical team awaits – the surgeon, the anesthesiologist, and … a tiny robot crab. Northwestern University scientists have built a super-small robot crab that could one day carry out delicate surgical tasks – entering your body to suture small, ruptured arteries, clear …

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Turning Plastic Pill Bottles Into Orange Robots

A guy who goes by the handle Steady Craftin makes all kinds of great things in various ways and for this video, he decided to create nifty robot toys made out of old orange pill bottles. He shredded the bottles and melted them down before crafting them into awesome toys. Check out the video above! …

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Elon Musk Insists That His Tesla Robots Will Be ‘Ready’ By September (Sure, Man)

Tesla Last Summer, before Elon Musk set his sights on buying Twitter, he told the world he intended to make humanoid robots. Called “Tesla Bot,” the creations would stand under six feet tall, weigh 125 pounds and deadlift 150 pounds. And like all predictions Musk has made in recent years, well, it’s best not to …

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‘Love, Death + Robots’ Volume 3 Ending on Netflix, Explained

Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers for Love, Death + Robots Volume 3, Episode 9. A deaf soldier encounters an enchanting siren who lures men to their death with her scream. There isn’t a single sentence strung together in the concluding chapter of Love, Death + Robots Volume 3, but words aren’t necessary for the …

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