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In this video interview, robotics expert Steve Cousins discusses a breakthrough in how robots grasp and move objects, saying it could change where products are manufactured by making automation more flexible and affordable in more locations.
Cousins also points to potential benefits beyond factories, suggesting the same robotic advances could assist older adults with everyday household tasks, supporting independent living.
Asked about his outlook for artificial intelligence, Cousins says his main wish is for AI systems to stop producing , or confidently incorrect outputs, which remain a persistent challenge across the field.
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