Robots

The computer-human relationship is evolving

Article Brendan Mcaravey - 26 Aug 2019

Many of us already talk to our computers and soon they may suggest better ways for us to work

The future of work we want

Article Staff Reporter - 25 Jan 2019

The world of work is changing and with it inequalities will be exacerbated unless a social agenda is in place and education institutions gear up

Chip labour: Robots replace waiters in restaurant

Article Staff Reporter - 5 Aug 2018

The futuristic restaurant concept is the latest initiative in Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba's push to modernise service

Prepare for the time of the robots

Article Staff Reporter - 16 Feb 2018

A future artificial intelligence-assisted economy means education must get with the programme

Old dog, new tricks: Sony unleashes ‘intelligent’ robot pet

Article Miwa Suzuki - 11 Jan 2018

The 30-centimetre long hound-like machine comes complete with flapping ears and its eyes can show various emotions.

Somaliland’s voting technology shows how Africa can lead the world

Africa Calestous Juma - 14 Nov 2017

In an extension of technological leapfrogging, Somaliland will become the first country in the world to use iris recognition in an election

Jobs and robots: Bracing for technological disruptions to come

Article Calestous Juma - 13 Nov 2017

Rapid advances in artificial intelligence and the fear of joblessness have led to developments on what to do to ensure that robots don’t steal jobs.

Face scanners, robot cleaners to make flying a breeze

Africa Sam Reeves - 1 Sep 2017

Biometric technology has the potential of transforming the experience of airport travel

Eish, robot: Automation is eating jobs

Article Thalia Holmes - 12 May 2017

‘Premature deindustrialisation’ is relegating more and more of our workforce to the service industry

Versatile ‘cockroach’ robots to the rescue

Article Oliver Milman - 10 Feb 2016

The much-loathed cockroach is the inspiration for a new robot which has been earmarked for a range of uses, including search and rescue missions.

Bid to ban autonomous killing machines

Article bogdan TagDiv - 30 Jul 2015

Over 10 000 people have signed a letter in favour of banning artificial intelligence weapons that select and engage targets without human intervention

Google robots for the operating theatre

Article bogdan TagDiv - 1 Apr 2015

The robots will help minimise trauma and damage to the patient by aiding surgeons in minimally invasive operations, giving operators greater accuracy.

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