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New exoskeleton for humans comes with AI brain — and muscle memory

German Bionic has unveiled its latest wearable exoskeleton — and it comes equipped with an AI brain. Dubbed Exia, the robotic suit offers up to 38kg of dynamic assistance to make heavy lifting easier for humans. That means an item weighing 30kg feels more like 5 to the lifter’s lower back. But what really sets Exia apart from its predecessors is its capacity to adapt and learn. German Bionic claims Exia is the world’s first exoskeleton powered by augmented AI, a type of artificial intelligence designed to enhance human intelligence rather than replace it. Over time, each suit is designed…This story continues at The Next Web

Germany’s ‘Young Elon’ admires Musk — but wants to beat his Tesla bot

David Reger, founder and CEO of Munich-based Neura Robotics, is building humanoid robots — and a reputation with a touch of déjà vu. In the German press, he’s sometimes dubbed the “Young Elon Musk.”  It’s a nickname Reger embraces, despite all of the controversy surrounding the world’s richest man. “For me, it’s a positive, not a negative,” he told TNW in an interview. “I respect how Musk builds companies, how successful he is, how fearless he is to drive things further.” Musk’s politics, Reger continues, aren’t the focus of his admiration. “I’m just thinking about technological advancement and how to…This story continues at The Next WebOr just read more coverage about: Tesla

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