Technology
The Machines That Explore for Us
From Sojourner's cautious first steps to Perseverance's AI-planned drives, autonomous robots are transforming how humanity explores other worlds. The next generation won't need us at all.
Casey Cooper·
Robotics
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Science
When AI Took the Wheel on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover just completed the first drives on another planet planned entirely by artificial intelligence, covering nearly 1,500 feet of Martian terrain without human input.
Casey Cooper·
Technology
World Models: The AI That Learns Physics by Watching
The same principles that let AI predict your next word are now being used to teach machines how objects move in 3D space. This could be the next giant leap in artificial intelligence.
Casey Cooper·
Technology
When Mushrooms Control Robots
Scientists channeled bioelectrical signals from fungi through a robotic arm, allowing mushrooms to play music, generate poetry, and paint self-portraits. The implications go far beyond novelty.
Casey Cooper·