• Finally, A Flying Car(t)

    Finally, A Flying Car(t)
    Where’s your flying car? I’m sorry to say that I have no idea. But here’s something that is somewhat similar, in that it flies, transports things, and has “car” in the name: it’s a flying cart, called the Palletrone (pallet+drone), designed for human-robot interaction-based aerial cargo transportation.The way this thing works is fairly straightforward. The Palletrone will try to keep its roll and pitch at zero, to make sure that there’s a flat and stable
  • Live episode: will AI make a good companion? – podcast

    Live episode: will AI make a good companion? – podcast
    In a special episode recorded live at the British Science Festival, Madeleine Finlay and guests explore the question: will AI make a good companion?AI could give us new ways to tackle difficult problems, from young people’s mental health issues to isolation in care homes. It also raises challenging questions about the increasing role of tech in our personal lives.To explore these questions, Madeleine is joined by the Guardian’s science editor, Ian Sample; Tony Prescott, a professor o