This virtual training suite trains a robotic arm to move objects in complex scenarios

Apr22
by on April 22, 2021 at 4:00 pm
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The Allen Institute for AI just announced a new framework called ManipulaTHOR that helps in creating various real-life scenarios to train a robot arm in manipulating objects.  This new testing suite — part of the AI2-THOR update — has more than 100 physics-enabled physics-enabled rooms that have complex environments and obstructions that might get in the way of a robot arm while interacting with objects. ManipulaTHOR will enable faster training in more complex environments without needing to build real robots. The new framework update allows these simulated robots to move in these rooms like humans and perform tasks such as navigating a kitchen, opening a…

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Developers can now run Linux GUI apps in Windows 10

Apr21
by on April 21, 2021 at 9:42 pm
Posted In: Insider, Plugged


Microsoft’s romance with Linux over the last few years has reached new heights: developers will now be able to run Linux apps with an honest-to-goodness GUI directly in Windows 10. Developers previously had access to a Linux kernel and a terminal app with the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), but the emphasis was on command-line tools. They could even run GUI apps in Windows 10 with some workarounds, but this is the first time they’re getting native support for the feature.  Behold: This lets developers test and build Linux GUI apps without leaving the Windows environment, giving them access to…

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VanMoof ebikes can now reach 155 miles of range with new PowerBanks

Apr20
by on April 20, 2021 at 8:16 pm
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VanMoof makes some of the most stylish stealth ebikes around — we loved the S3 model in our review. But one of the most common complaints levied at the ebikes is that their battery is not user-removable. This makes for two big particularly big annoyances. For one, you can’t leave the bike in a garage or storage room and charge the battery at home. For another, you can’t quickly swap the battery with an extra one for longer rides, should you decide to get out of town for a while or simply take an extra-long route. VanMoof’s new $348 PowerBanks…

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