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In the sky, on the roads, and in the home: Robotics and AI in 2018

New year, new tech. Northeastern experts in robotics and artificial intelligence say the trends to watch for in 2018 include more sophisticated drones, progress toward self-driving cars, and home robots.
- by Allie Nicodemo January 5, 2018
Amazon’s quest for aerial domination

The global e-commerce giant released a video this week detailing its plan to use drones to deliver packages in 30 minutes or less. Here, engineering professor Vincent Harris explains why this revolution won’t be landing in front of your house any time soon.
- by Joe O'Connell December 4, 2015
The case against killer robots

“We’re on a course toward fully automating warfare,” warned roboticist Noel Sharkey, who delivered a recent lecture on the political, ethical, and legal implications of Terminator-like weapons.
- by Jason Kornwitz November 25, 2013

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