“Autonomous driving and autonomous vehicles face some serious challenges in the litigious and risk-adverse American society of the 21st century. Regulators and lawmakers are well behind the development of the technology.”
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.