Forget pesticides—robots are now zapping weeds with lasers. The LaserWeeder G2 is the latest in high-tech farming, using pinpoint precision to eliminate weeds without a drop of chemicals. More farms, more crops, and more soil types can now benefit from this next-gen approach to agriculture.
Meanwhile, Kamala Harris delivered another speech, and—shocker—it didn’t quite land. Speaking at an AI conference, she somehow linked her love of nacho cheese Doritos to Big Tech innovation. The internet wasted no time in roasting this latest “word salad.”
China’s robotics industry just pulled off a stunt—literally. Zhongqing Robotics, also known as EngineAI, released footage of what it claims is the world’s first humanoid robot landing a front flip. It’s impressive, sure, but if history has taught anything, it’s that China’s tech claims always deserve a second look.
On a more serious note, Australia’s Murdoch Children’s Research Institute is using AI and stem cell medicine to fight pediatric heart disease. The “Decoding Broken Hearts” program aims to develop precision therapies for children suffering from this devastating condition. If successful, it could be a breakthrough for pediatric medicine.
Five Fast Facts
- Laser weeding technology can target weeds down to the millimeter without damaging crops.
- Doritos were invented in Disneyland in the 1960s as a way to use leftover tortillas.
- The world’s first humanoid robot was built in 1927 and named Eric.
- China has a history of exaggerating AI and robotics achievements, including doctored footage of a supposed AI-powered news anchor.
- Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in children under five worldwide.
