David Brady MSW
Revolutionizing Assistive Technology with Shared Autonomy On September 1, 2025, UCLA researchers unveiled a groundbreaking development in brain-computer interfaces (BCIs): a wearable, noninvasive system that combines EEG-based neural decoding with a camera-driven artificial intelligence acting as an AI co-pilot. This system enables users, including individuals with paralysis, to control a computer cursor or robotic arm … Read more
Overview of AI Benefits in Robotics 1. Enhanced Perception AI-powered robots leverage computer vision and sensor fusion to build an accurate understanding of their surroundings—enabling tasks like navigation, object recognition, and mapping in both structured and unpredictable environments. Case Study: Researchers at Duke University developed WildFusion, a robot perception system that fuses visual data with … Read more
Autonomy AI enables robots to operate independently, minimizing the need for direct human supervision. This independence enhances both efficiency and reliability, especially in environments too hazardous or inaccessible for humans—such as deep-sea exploration or outer space. Decision-Making Equipped with advanced AI algorithms, particularly those powered by machine learning, robots can process vast datasets in real … Read more
Artificial intelligence and robotics are transforming industries—but they’re also sparking a cultural backlash. From viral “robophobia” clips to real-world layoffs, Americans are laughing, worrying, and pushing back in equal measure. A recent Dallas Express article, “Tin Can Takedowns: ‘Robophobia’ Clips Turn AI Fears Into Social Media Laughs,” shows how comedy, survey data, and corporate restructuring … Read more
This Week at a Glance: Breakthrough: A new deep learning model from a leading tech company demonstrates unprecedented accuracy in diagnosing rare diseases from medical imaging, showcasing AI’s growing role in augmenting human expertise in healthcare. Startup Spotlight: Mediscribe AI, a new startup, has secured $50 million in Series B funding to scale its AI-powered … Read more
Summary Social workers are often at the frontline of addressing society’s most complex challenges, from child welfare and mental health to housing and elder care. Yet, the very nature of their work means they must constantly juggle multiple, often competing, tasks—balancing urgent client needs, administrative demands, and their own well-being. As caseloads grow and resources … Read more
🤖 Here’s an in-depth summary of a humanoid robotics video covering a groundbreaking moment at the 2025 Canton Fair: https://youtu.be/Z01o-61R3Q8?si=tauc7AcW8vyT8csp 📍 Venue & Context The video showcases China’s latest humanoid robot unveiled at the Canton Fair 2025, one of Asia’s largest trade exhibitions. The event serves as a premier stage for showcasing innovation, making it … Read more
🏥 Summary of the UK’s newly unveiled 10‑Year Health Plan and its bold digital ambitions: On July 3, 2025, Health Secretary Wes Streeting and Prime Minister Keir Starmer launched a sweeping “Fit for the Future” 168‑page strategy aimed at reshaping England’s National Health Service over the next decade. It centers around three defining shifts: From Hospitals to Communities … Read more
📅 Date & Amount On June 11, 2025, Wandercraft announced it secured $75 million in combined equity and debt via its Series D funding round. 🔹 Key Investors & Strategic Backers Led by a mix of investors including Renault Group, the PSIM Fund (through Bpifrance and France’s France 2030 program), Quadrant Management, Teampact Ventures, LBO France, Mutuelles … Read more
The integration of robotics into healthcare is rapidly transforming patient care, logistical efficiency, and surgical precision. By automating repetitive tasks, enhancing diagnostic capabilities, and assisting in complex procedures, care robotics aims to alleviate the workload on healthcare providers and improve patient outcomes. The CareBOTS program is at the forefront of this revolution, launching five innovative … Read more