Skild AI Raises $1.4 Billion in Series C Funding
Skild AI announces $1.4B Series C led by SoftBank, boosting valuation to $14B. The company aims to scale its omni-bodied AI brain for universal robot control.
Skild AI announces $1.4B Series C led by SoftBank, boosting valuation to $14B. The company aims to scale its omni-bodied AI brain for universal robot control.
Researchers from MIT Lincoln Laboratory deployed sensors in the Arctic to monitor under-ice sounds and test through-ice communication using a magnetic modem. The study addresses challenges in extreme weather and highlights the importance of community collaboration and sensor deployment strategies for Arctic research.
Editorial context:This research focuses on through-ice communication and acoustic monitoring in the Arctic, using low-cost sensors and magnetic modem technology. The study highlights the challenges of deploying and retrieving equipment in extreme conditions and emphasizes the importance of community engagement and collaboration with local experts.
1/ Introducing HIW-500 (Humanoids-in-the-Wild 500): the largest open-source humanoid teleop dataset collected in real homes Built w/ @UnitreeRobotics @huggingface across 12 homes in Southeast Asia, it covers: > 500+ hrs > 23K+ episodes > 10+ TB > 10+ household tasks
Editorial context:The HIW-500 dataset represents a significant contribution to the field of humanoid robotics, offering real-world data collected in domestic environments. It includes over 500 hours of teleoperation, 23K+ episodes, and 10+ TB of data, covering a range of household tasks.