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Rare Realities, a technology company based in an undisclosed location, has made a groundbreaking move by launching an augmented reality (AR) app that transforms local surroundings into pixelated blocks, reminiscent of the popular video game Minecraft.
This innovative app, while still in its early stages, promises to revolutionise the way we interact with our physical environment, offering a unique blend of reality and virtual gaming experiences. The app is set to be released widely in the coming months, allowing users to explore their surroundings in a fresh, pixelated perspective.
Meanwhile, in the realm of quantum computing, the Technology Innovation Institute in Abu Dhabi has partnered with Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech to build the first large-scale quantum computer in the Middle East. This ambitious project, once completed, is expected to significantly accelerate research and development in various fields, from cryptography to drug discovery.
On the medical front, researchers at Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation have developed an AI system capable of detecting COVID-19 from a lung scan. This advancement, while not specific to the August 14–20, 2021, period, represents a significant stride in the fight against the global pandemic.
Looking beyond this specific timeframe, the field of humanoid robotics has seen rapid advancements. Key players such as Tesla, Sanctuary AI, and Figure Robotics have made significant strides towards versatile humanoid robots capable of performing complex physical tasks. Chinese EV makers like Nio and BYD are also actively developing humanoid robots for industrial applications.
In other developments, companies like Infineon and NVIDIA are collaborating on motor control solutions and AI computing platforms tailored for humanoid robotics. A Chinese firm has even announced the development of a humanoid robot capable of carrying a human pregnancy using an artificial womb, addressing demographic challenges and infertility rates.
However, for the week of August 14–20, 2021, no concrete breakthroughs seem to be documented or indexed in the areas of virtual reality, laser-cutter safety, calculating Pi, wildlife health AI systems, directing vaccine efforts, wildfire insurance pricing, or bringing computer games to life.
For more updates on these areas and the ongoing humanoid robotics revolution, stay tuned!
[1] Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot: A timeline of advancements [2] Nio's humanoid robots take over assembly lines [3] Sanctuary AI's Phoenix robot: A new era for humanoid robots [4] Infineon and NVIDIA collaborate on humanoid robotics [5] Chinese firm develops humanoid robot with artificial womb
- The launch of Rare Realities' innovative AR app, a pixelated blend of reality and virtual gaming, marks a significant step in data-and-cloud-computing technology.
- Meanwhile, the partnership between Technology Innovation Institute and Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech aims to expedite research and development in various fields through the application of machine learning and AI analytics.
- In the medical sector, researchers at Terasaki Institute have devised an AI system that uses data to detect COVID-19, representing a crucial innovation in the application of AI in healthcare.
- Companies like Infineon and NVIDIA are collaborating on technology advancements in humanoid robotics, focusing on motor control solutions and AI computing platforms.
