Scientists are expected to read newly published papers in their field to stay current and keep their work relevant. However, when faced with the massive number of publications, it may seem an overwhelming task to read all these papers, even if one were to reduce this to only a fraction related to one’s own area of research. As an example, in 2024 alone, IEEE published no fewer … [Read more...] about Surviving the Paper Deluge: A One-Year Study in Learning From Demonstration [Science and Technology Watch]
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Verification of Autonomous Systems—Guidance for Stakeholders [Standards]
After six years, IEEE draft standard P2817, Guide for Verification of Autonomous Systems, is approaching completion. This wide-ranging guide covers difficulties and open challenges as well as recommended practices in verifying autonomous systems to support a variety of stakeholders at any system lifecycle stage. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11563979 For the open … [Read more...] about Verification of Autonomous Systems—Guidance for Stakeholders [Standards]
Surviving the Paper Deluge: A One-Year Study in Learning From Demonstration [Science and Technology Watch]
Scientists are expected to read newly published papers in their field to stay current and keep their work relevant. However, when faced with the massive number of publications, it may seem an overwhelming task to read all these papers, even if one were to reduce this to only a fraction related to one’s own area of research. As an example, in 2024 alone, IEEE published no fewer … [Read more...] about Surviving the Paper Deluge: A One-Year Study in Learning From Demonstration [Science and Technology Watch]
Verification of Autonomous Systems—Guidance for Stakeholders [Standards]
After six years, IEEE draft standard P2817, Guide for Verification of Autonomous Systems, is approaching completion. This wide-ranging guide covers difficulties and open challenges as well as recommended practices in verifying autonomous systems to support a variety of stakeholders at any system lifecycle stage. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11563979 For the open … [Read more...] about Verification of Autonomous Systems—Guidance for Stakeholders [Standards]
Insights from the 2025 Global Robotics Industry Funding Report [Industry Activities]
Over the past decade, we have observed a significant increase in investments in the robotics and automation space. This sustained trend is now accelerating, particularly with increased activity in areas involving artificial intelligence (AI), like physical AI and embodied intelligence. This commercial momentum underscores the sector’s growing … [Read more...] about Insights from the 2025 Global Robotics Industry Funding Report [Industry Activities]
