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Watch this autonomous excavator build a 215 foot retaining wall [video]

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If the crew at ETH is successful, building stone retaining walls will soon become a “set it and forget it” task for robots to complete. You can watch the ETH HEAP put all its onboard tech to work building a 215 foot long, 20 foot high retaining wall all on its own in the video, below. At least, it used to.

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IBM releases fifth annual Next Five in Five list of near-term significant innovations; personalized routing for commuting/transportation makes the cut

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Of the five, only one is directly transportation-related: Commuters will be able to quickly access personalized recommendations that help them avoid the congestion issues they routinely face and help them get where they need to go in the fastest time. The full list of five is: Your commute will be personalized. Personalized routing.

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How Duolingo’s AI Learns What You Need to Learn

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But from the learner’s perspective, it simply feels as though the green owl is getting better and better at personalizing lessons. But as immigrants themselves (from Guatemala and Switzerland, respectively), they recognized that not everyone has access to great teachers. Duolingo then doubled down on building personalized systems.

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The Maestro Behind Design-Software Behemoth Synopsys

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Much like jazz musicians improvising, engineers go with the flow at team meetings, he says: One person comes up with an idea, and another suggests ways to improve it. Creating the first circuit synthesizer Born in Vlaardingen, Netherlands, de Geus grew up mostly in Basel, Switzerland. In the early 1980s, while pursuing a Ph.D.

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How Disney Packed Big Emotion Into a Little Robot

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But what sets this robot apart from other small bipeds is how it walks—it’s full of personality, emoting as it moves in a way that makes it seem uniquely alive. The adorable robot packs an enormous amount of expression into its child-size body, from its highly expressive head and two wiggly antennae to its stubby little legs.

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Digital Currency and Trade Systems Are Tearing up the Rules

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One serious concern in this new regime is the deterioration of personal data privacy and the rising power of data holders, both companies and government agencies. It must also ensure interoperability between systems being deployed by China, Singapore, Switzerland, and other nations.

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Dipping Into the World’s Most Stunning Hot Springs

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At 23 locations across 12 countries, I talked with workers, stewards and experts, who taught me about the local history and personality of each place. 7132 Thermal Baths, Switzerland The baths at 7132 Hotel in Vals, Switzerland, are an austere, Brutalist shrine to hot water. Try to make that connection.” “In