NuTonomy, a small Boston startup which makes software for self-driving cars, has launched a research and development partnership with San Francisco’s Lyft Inc., the second-largest ride-hailing company in the US.
EPFL engineers have designed acoustic cavities that convert sound waves into thrust, propelling small robots and ultralight aerial vehicles without on-board actuators or electronics.
“SceneSmith” system uses collaborative AI agents to create realistic 3D environments of places like kitchens, hotels, and living rooms, where robots can simulate everyday chores.