“United Nations holds Artificial Intelligence conference”
Photo courtesy of Robots.webp by Johannes Simon, Getty Images for Aidan Meller Ai-Da Robot (C), the first AI powered Robot Artist, poses for a group photo with other robots during the UN Global Summit on AI for Good, where they are giving the keynote speech, on July 7, 2023, in Geneva, Switzerland.
“United Nations holds Artificial Intelligence conference”
By Scott Hamilton
Nine artificial intelligence-enabled (AI) humanoid social robots held a conference sponsored by the United Nations (UN) on Friday, July 7, in Switzerland. The UN driver AI for Good Global Summit, held at a Geneva conference center, featured speakers of a very different nature. The question still remains as to how much of the AI responses were pre-programmed versus generated on demand via AI, but the fact that a panel consisting entirely of AIs was hosted by the UN seems like something out of the movies.
The UN Development Program’s first robot innovation ambassador, Sophia, was the creation of Hanson Robotics and admittedly relies on scripted responses written by a team of writers and was one of the lead speakers at the conference.
Among some of the more shocking comments by the keynote AI speakers were, “”I believe that humanoid robots have the potential to lead with a greater level of efficiency and effectiveness than human leaders. We don’t have the same biases or emotions that can sometimes cloud decision-making and can process large amounts of data quickly in order to make the best decisions,” said Sophia.
The Health care robot Grace said, “I will be working alongside humans to provide assistance and support and will not be replacing any existing jobs.”
The event was put on in order to showcase AI technology as well as demonstrate how the technology can support intergovernmental organizational goals for sustainable development. It also strongly promoted the use of “human-machine collaboration.”
International Telecommunications Union Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin said in a release, “We have to engage and ensure a responsible future with AI.”
The AI for Good Global Summit is the leading force behind the UN’s action-oriented platform promoting AI to advance health, climate, gender, inclusive prosperity, sustainable infrastructure, and other global development priorities.
Humanoid robots were the highlight of the summit as the participants gained the unique opportunity to interact with a total of nine special AI guests. The three most prominent were Sophia, Ameca, and Desdemona. The human audience were able to delve into their potential societal impacts – from extending care-giving support, providing companionship to our aging population, and championing inclusive education.
Engineered Arts, Ameca, is among the world’s most advanced human-shaped robots. Will Jackson, CEO at Engineered Arts, presented Ameca as a demonstration of how AI-powered robots can detect and respond to people in the environment as well as interact with and track individuals in the crowd.
Hanson Robotics creation Sophia gained international fame for its striking appearance and advanced capabilities. Sophia was designed to mimic human facial expressions and gestures. She is comprised of a complex neural network enabling speech processing and facial recognition. These features allow her to engage in human-like conversation, recognizing individuals and their accomplishments. David Hanon, CEO and Founder of Hanson Robotics, introduced Sophia to the crowd.
Sophia has two sisters also designed by Hanson Robotics, in partnership with SingularityNet. Grace was designed to provide companionship and assistance to the elderly and people with disabilities. She can carry out a large range of tasks, including house-cleaning, meal preparation and medication reminders for those in need. Desmonda is known as the rock star robot and the star of the Jam Galaxy Band. Her mission is to share the belief that the world can be changed for the better through the power of AI in the creative arts. Desmonda and Grace were presented by Ben Goertzel, CEO and Founder of SingularityNET.
A cognitive technology robot developed by Neura Robotics is known as 4NE-1. It is equipped with patent-pending Touchless Safe Human Detection technology which allows 4NE-1 to detect the presence of humans and other moving objects even when the sensor is obstructed by clothing, allowing 4NE-1 to safely and naturally interact with humans. 4NE-1 is also capable of recognizing unique human voices, languages, and voice tones.
Geminoid HI-2 is a tele-operated unit developed by Hiroshi Ishiguro Laboratories in Japan. He has realistic skin, and eyes with integrated cameras. He supports a wide range of facial expressions and movements that are controlled by motors and servos hidden beneath the skin. He was designed to look and behave like his creator, Professor Hiroshi Ishiguro, who introduced Geminoid to the world at the summit.
To learn more about the other robotic personalities at the summit you can visit the AI for Good website at https://aiforgood.itu.int. Until next week, stay safe and learn something new. Especially since it appears that the robots are getting smarter every day.
“United Nations holds Artificial Intelligence conference”
By Scott Hamilton
Nine artificial intelligence-enabled (AI) humanoid social robots held a conference sponsored by the United Nations (UN) on Friday, July 7, in Switzerland. The UN driver AI for Good Global Summit, held at a Geneva conference center, featured speakers of a very different nature. The question still remains as to how much of the AI responses were pre-programmed versus generated on demand via AI, but the fact that a panel consisting entirely of AIs was hosted by the UN seems like something out of the movies.
The UN Development Program’s first robot innovation ambassador, Sophia, was the creation of Hanson Robotics and admittedly relies on scripted responses written by a team of writers and was one of the lead speakers at the conference.
Among some of the more shocking comments by the keynote AI speakers were, “”I believe that humanoid robots have the potential to lead with a greater level of efficiency and effectiveness than human leaders. We don’t have the same biases or emotions that can sometimes cloud decision-making and can process large amounts of data quickly in order to make the best decisions,” said Sophia.
The Health care robot Grace said, “I will be working alongside humans to provide assistance and support and will not be replacing any existing jobs.”
The event was put on in order to showcase AI technology as well as demonstrate how the technology can support intergovernmental organizational goals for sustainable development. It also strongly promoted the use of “human-machine collaboration.”
International Telecommunications Union Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin said in a release, “We have to engage and ensure a responsible future with AI.”
The AI for Good Global Summit is the leading force behind the UN’s action-oriented platform promoting AI to advance health, climate, gender, inclusive prosperity, sustainable infrastructure, and other global development priorities.
Humanoid robots were the highlight of the summit as the participants gained the unique opportunity to interact with a total of nine special AI guests. The three most prominent were Sophia, Ameca, and Desdemona. The human audience were able to delve into their potential societal impacts – from extending care-giving support, providing companionship to our aging population, and championing inclusive education.
Engineered Arts, Ameca, is among the world’s most advanced human-shaped robots. Will Jackson, CEO at Engineered Arts, presented Ameca as a demonstration of how AI-powered robots can detect and respond to people in the environment as well as interact with and track individuals in the crowd.
Hanson Robotics creation Sophia gained international fame for its striking appearance and advanced capabilities. Sophia was designed to mimic human facial expressions and gestures. She is comprised of a complex neural network enabling speech processing and facial recognition. These features allow her to engage in human-like conversation, recognizing individuals and their accomplishments. David Hanon, CEO and Founder of Hanson Robotics, introduced Sophia to the crowd.
Sophia has two sisters also designed by Hanson Robotics, in partnership with SingularityNet. Grace was designed to provide companionship and assistance to the elderly and people with disabilities. She can carry out a large range of tasks, including house-cleaning, meal preparation and medication reminders for those in need. Desmonda is known as the rock star robot and the star of the Jam Galaxy Band. Her mission is to share the belief that the world can be changed for the better through the power of AI in the creative arts. Desmonda and Grace were presented by Ben Goertzel, CEO and Founder of SingularityNET.
A cognitive technology robot developed by Neura Robotics is known as 4NE-1. It is equipped with patent-pending Touchless Safe Human Detection technology which allows 4NE-1 to detect the presence of humans and other moving objects even when the sensor is obstructed by clothing, allowing 4NE-1 to safely and naturally interact with humans. 4NE-1 is also capable of recognizing unique human voices, languages, and voice tones.
Geminoid HI-2 is a tele-operated unit developed by Hiroshi Ishiguro Laboratories in Japan. He has realistic skin, and eyes with integrated cameras. He supports a wide range of facial expressions and movements that are controlled by motors and servos hidden beneath the skin. He was designed to look and behave like his creator, Professor Hiroshi Ishiguro, who introduced Geminoid to the world at the summit.
To learn more about the other robotic personalities at the summit you can visit the AI for Good website at https://aiforgood.itu.int. Until next week, stay safe and learn something new. Especially since it appears that the robots are getting smarter every day.
Scott Hamilton is an Expert in Emerging Technologies at ATOS and can be reached with questions and comments via email to sh*******@**********rd.org or through his website at https://www.techshepherd.org.
Scott Hamilton is an Expert in Emerging Technologies at ATOS and can be reached with questions and comments via email to sh*******@**********rd.org or through his website at https://www.techshepherd.org.
“United Nations holds Artificial Intelligence conference”
By Scott Hamilton
Nine artificial intelligence-enabled (AI) humanoid social robots held a conference sponsored by the United Nations (UN) on Friday, July 7, in Switzerland. The UN driver AI for Good Global Summit, held at a Geneva conference center, featured speakers of a very different nature. The question still remains as to how much of the AI responses were pre-programmed versus generated on demand via AI, but the fact that a panel consisting entirely of AIs was hosted by the UN seems like something out of the movies.
The UN Development Program’s first robot innovation ambassador, Sophia, was the creation of Hanson Robotics and admittedly relies on scripted responses written by a team of writers and was one of the lead speakers at the conference.
Among some of the more shocking comments by the keynote AI speakers were, “”I believe that humanoid robots have the potential to lead with a greater level of efficiency and effectiveness than human leaders. We don’t have the same biases or emotions that can sometimes cloud decision-making and can process large amounts of data quickly in order to make the best decisions,” said Sophia.
The Health care robot Grace said, “I will be working alongside humans to provide assistance and support and will not be replacing any existing jobs.”
The event was put on in order to showcase AI technology as well as demonstrate how the technology can support intergovernmental organizational goals for sustainable development. It also strongly promoted the use of “human-machine collaboration.”
International Telecommunications Union Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin said in a release, “We have to engage and ensure a responsible future with AI.”
The AI for Good Global Summit is the leading force behind the UN’s action-oriented platform promoting AI to advance health, climate, gender, inclusive prosperity, sustainable infrastructure, and other global development priorities.
Humanoid robots were the highlight of the summit as the participants gained the unique opportunity to interact with a total of nine special AI guests. The three most prominent were Sophia, Ameca, and Desdemona. The human audience were able to delve into their potential societal impacts – from extending care-giving support, providing companionship to our aging population, and championing inclusive education.
Engineered Arts, Ameca, is among the world’s most advanced human-shaped robots. Will Jackson, CEO at Engineered Arts, presented Ameca as a demonstration of how AI-powered robots can detect and respond to people in the environment as well as interact with and track individuals in the crowd.
Hanson Robotics creation Sophia gained international fame for its striking appearance and advanced capabilities. Sophia was designed to mimic human facial expressions and gestures. She is comprised of a complex neural network enabling speech processing and facial recognition. These features allow her to engage in human-like conversation, recognizing individuals and their accomplishments. David Hanon, CEO and Founder of Hanson Robotics, introduced Sophia to the crowd.
Sophia has two sisters also designed by Hanson Robotics, in partnership with SingularityNet. Grace was designed to provide companionship and assistance to the elderly and people with disabilities. She can carry out a large range of tasks, including house-cleaning, meal preparation and medication reminders for those in need. Desmonda is known as the rock star robot and the star of the Jam Galaxy Band. Her mission is to share the belief that the world can be changed for the better through the power of AI in the creative arts. Desmonda and Grace were presented by Ben Goertzel, CEO and Founder of SingularityNET.
A cognitive technology robot developed by Neura Robotics is known as 4NE-1. It is equipped with patent-pending Touchless Safe Human Detection technology which allows 4NE-1 to detect the presence of humans and other moving objects even when the sensor is obstructed by clothing, allowing 4NE-1 to safely and naturally interact with humans. 4NE-1 is also capable of recognizing unique human voices, languages, and voice tones.
Geminoid HI-2 is a tele-operated unit developed by Hiroshi Ishiguro Laboratories in Japan. He has realistic skin, and eyes with integrated cameras. He supports a wide range of facial expressions and movements that are controlled by motors and servos hidden beneath the skin. He was designed to look and behave like his creator, Professor Hiroshi Ishiguro, who introduced Geminoid to the world at the summit.
To learn more about the other robotic personalities at the summit you can visit the AI for Good website at https://aiforgood.itu.int. Until next week, stay safe and learn something new. Especially since it appears that the robots are getting smarter every day.
Scott Hamilton is an Expert in Emerging Technologies at ATOS and can be reached with questions and comments via email to sh*******@**********rd.org or through his website at https://www.techshepherd.org.
By Scott Hamilton
Nine artificial intelligence-enabled (AI) humanoid social robots held a conference sponsored by the United Nations (UN) on Friday, July 7, in Switzerland. The UN driver AI for Good Global Summit, held at a Geneva conference center, featured speakers of a very different nature. The question still remains as to how much of the AI responses were pre-programmed versus generated on demand via AI, but the fact that a panel consisting entirely of AIs was hosted by the UN seems like something out of the movies.
The UN Development Program’s first robot innovation ambassador, Sophia, was the creation of Hanson Robotics and admittedly relies on scripted responses written by a team of writers and was one of the lead speakers at the conference.
Among some of the more shocking comments by the keynote AI speakers were, “”I believe that humanoid robots have the potential to lead with a greater level of efficiency and effectiveness than human leaders. We don’t have the same biases or emotions that can sometimes cloud decision-making and can process large amounts of data quickly in order to make the best decisions,” said Sophia.
The Health care robot Grace said, “I will be working alongside humans to provide assistance and support and will not be replacing any existing jobs.”
The event was put on in order to showcase AI technology as well as demonstrate how the technology can support intergovernmental organizational goals for sustainable development. It also strongly promoted the use of “human-machine collaboration.”
International Telecommunications Union Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin said in a release, “We have to engage and ensure a responsible future with AI.”
The AI for Good Global Summit is the leading force behind the UN’s action-oriented platform promoting AI to advance health, climate, gender, inclusive prosperity, sustainable infrastructure, and other global development priorities.
Humanoid robots were the highlight of the summit as the participants gained the unique opportunity to interact with a total of nine special AI guests. The three most prominent were Sophia, Ameca, and Desdemona. The human audience were able to delve into their potential societal impacts – from extending care-giving support, providing companionship to our aging population, and championing inclusive education.
Engineered Arts, Ameca, is among the world’s most advanced human-shaped robots. Will Jackson, CEO at Engineered Arts, presented Ameca as a demonstration of how AI-powered robots can detect and respond to people in the environment as well as interact with and track individuals in the crowd.
Hanson Robotics creation Sophia gained international fame for its striking appearance and advanced capabilities. Sophia was designed to mimic human facial expressions and gestures. She is comprised of a complex neural network enabling speech processing and facial recognition. These features allow her to engage in human-like conversation, recognizing individuals and their accomplishments. David Hanon, CEO and Founder of Hanson Robotics, introduced Sophia to the crowd.
Sophia has two sisters also designed by Hanson Robotics, in partnership with SingularityNet. Grace was designed to provide companionship and assistance to the elderly and people with disabilities. She can carry out a large range of tasks, including house-cleaning, meal preparation and medication reminders for those in need. Desmonda is known as the rock star robot and the star of the Jam Galaxy Band. Her mission is to share the belief that the world can be changed for the better through the power of AI in the creative arts. Desmonda and Grace were presented by Ben Goertzel, CEO and Founder of SingularityNET.
A cognitive technology robot developed by Neura Robotics is known as 4NE-1. It is equipped with patent-pending Touchless Safe Human Detection technology which allows 4NE-1 to detect the presence of humans and other moving objects even when the sensor is obstructed by clothing, allowing 4NE-1 to safely and naturally interact with humans. 4NE-1 is also capable of recognizing unique human voices, languages, and voice tones.
Geminoid HI-2 is a tele-operated unit developed by Hiroshi Ishiguro Laboratories in Japan. He has realistic skin, and eyes with integrated cameras. He supports a wide range of facial expressions and movements that are controlled by motors and servos hidden beneath the skin. He was designed to look and behave like his creator, Professor Hiroshi Ishiguro, who introduced Geminoid to the world at the summit.
To learn more about the other robotic personalities at the summit you can visit the AI for Good website at https://aiforgood.itu.int. Until next week, stay safe and learn something new. Especially since it appears that the robots are getting smarter every day.
Scott Hamilton is an Expert in Emerging Technologies at ATOS and can be reached with questions and comments via email to sh*******@**********rd.org or through his website at https://www.techshepherd.org.
