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Feb 17, 2017
Ford just invested $1 billion in a secretive AI startup founded by former Google and Uber execs
Posted by Alireza Mokri in categories: engineering, robotics/AI, transportation
Ford is investing $1 billion in a secretive artificial intelligence startup headed by former Google and Uber execs to advance its self-driving car efforts.
The startup, Argo AI, was founded by Bryan Salesky, the former director of hardware for Google’s self-driving-car efforts, and Peter Rander, Uber’s engineering lead at its autonomous cars center.
The $1 billion investment will be spread out over five years as Ford looks to commercialize its self-driving technology by 2021.
Feb 16, 2017
Local Funeral Home Offers Drive-Thru Visitation For Families Of The Dearly Departed
Posted by Karen Hurst in categories: augmented reality, business, transportation, virtual reality
My niece shared this with me; and the 1st thing of course that came to mind was VR/ AR funerals/ ceremonials as so many including myself cannot always be there doesn’t mean we could not engage/ participate in an event like a funneral or wedding. Maybe marriage via VR is a business just like a funeral via VR could be.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (localmemphis.com) — A funeral home off Lamar Avenue is offering a different service from its competitors. You can drive up, say your final goodbyes to your loved ones, and you don’t even have to get out the car.
Ryan Bernard, owner of R. Bernard funeral home, says he got the idea from a funeral home in California. His main goal is to make it more convenient for families who are already dealing with losing a loved one.
Feb 15, 2017
Homemade Exoskeleton Gives Man Superhuman Strength
Posted by Shane Hinshaw in categories: cyborgs, transportation
A backyard engineer built an exoskeleton that helps him lift a truck.
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