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Dario Floreano

Professor of Robotics and A.I., EPFL- École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne

Dario Floreano is professor at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) where he is director of the Laboratory of Intelligent Systems. He is also founding director of the Swiss National Center of Competence in Robotics, which includes almost 60 researchers in 20 labs across Switzerland. Prof. Floreano holds an M.A. in Vision, an M.S. in Neural Computation, and a PhD in Robotics. He has held research positions at Sony Computer Science Laboratory, at Caltech/JPL, and at Harvard University. His research interests are Robotics and A.I. at the convergence of biology and engineering. Prof. Floreano has made pioneering contributions to the fields of evolutionary robotics, aerial robotics, soft robotics and wearable robotics that have been published in almost 400 peer-reviewed articles, and 4 books on Artificial Neural Networks, Evolutionary Robotics, Bio-inspired Artificial Intelligence and Bio-inspired Flying Robots with MIT Press and Springer Verlag. He served in several boards and committees, including the Future and Emerging Technologies division of the European Commission, the World Economic Forum Agenda Council, the International Society of Artificial Life, the International Neural Network Society, and in the editorial committee of ten scientific journal. His research and communication activity has translated in two successful companies (senseFly and Flyability) and a non-for-profit communication platform on robotics and A.I. (RoboHub).

Tesla's problem: overestimating automation, underestimating humans

May 02, 2018 16:19 pm UTC| Insights & Views Business

Tesla was hoping to produce 5,000 new Model 3 electric cars each week in 2018. So far, it has failed to manufacture even half that number. Questioned on the matter, the companys CEO, Elon Musk, claimed that excessive...

Economy

NZ delivers healthy trade balance on back of strong export data, export volumes to drop away seasonally

New Zealand delivered a healthy trade balance on the back of strong export data for meat, forestry and dairy. The lift in exports more than offset the stronger than expected import data which was bolstered by the aircraft...

USD/INR likely to head for 68 support or even lower, oil prices and US-China trade tensions to be closely eyed: Scotiabank

The USD/INR currency pair is expected to head for the 68 support or even lower levels, while keeping a close eye on oil prices and US-China trade tensions, according to the latest research report from Scotiabank. US...

Australian bond yields plunge tracking U.S. 10-year peer as investors fret over long trade skirmish

Australian government bond yields plunged during Asian session of the last trading day of the week Friday tracking the United States 10-year counterpart which fell to its lowest since 2017, following deepening angst among...

USD/HKD spot likely to hover around 7.85 in run-up to G-20 Osaka Summit, with rising upside risks: Scotiabank

The USD/HKD currency spot is expected to hover around 7.85 in the run-up to the G-20 Osaka Summit, with rising upside risks to USD/HKD forwards. If risk sentiment improves, USD/HKD will slide in response as HKMA aggregate...

Australian bonds sink on never-ending U.S.-China trade war issues; 10-year yield hits fresh record low

Australian government bonds sunk during Asian trading session Thursday as U.S.-China trade worries remained at the fore with news that the U.S. was considering more Chinese tech firms would be added to the blacklist. As...

Politics

Donald Trump Tax Returns: Democratic-led House Committee Gets 'Help' From Federal Judge, NY Senate in Financial Records Subpoena

A federal judge decision and a potentially game-changing New York state law are not helping United States President Donald Trump from keeping his tax returns from being scrutinized in a Congress investigation. POTUS then...

Melania Trump Body Language: She Looks 'Uncomfortable' in Recent Photos vs. 2016 Campaign Picture, Expert Says

United States President Donald Trump has an apparent habit of starting a tweetstorm in the middle of the night or too early in the morning. First Lady Melania Trump, on the other hand, has a completely different approach...

Vladimir Putin Girlfriend Rumors: Who Is Alina Kabaeva? Did She Just Gave Birth to Russian President’s Twin Boys?

Vladimir Putin is one of the most controversial state leaders for various reasons, including his policies deemed to be anti-LGBT and derailing freedom of speech. But the Russian president is also making headlines for his...

Vladimir Putin: Does the Russian President Watch 'Game of Thrones'?

Game of Thrones will officially close its curtains after its final episode on Sunday, May 19. Is Russian President Vladimir Putin one of the people who would be tuning in to see who sits on the Iron Throne? The question...

Donald Trump Net Worth: U.S. President’s Favorite Mar-a-Lago Resort Earned Less in 2018

Donald Trump may no longer be actively taking care of his businesses but it still earns him a sizeable amount of money every year. However, his latest annual financial report showed that his favorite getaway destination,...

Science

Cancer Cure Found in Ancient Fish? Study Leans on to Parasitic Eel-Like Fish for Better Brain Cancer Treatment

Scientists around the world have various strategies finding the potential cancer cure or come up with a much better treatment regimen to help patients live longer. Researchers from Wisconsin and Texas recently published a...

HIV/AIDS Cure News: 50,000 Individuals Consume ‘Miracle Cure’ That’s Really Industrial Bleach Distributed in Uganda by US Pastor

Around 50,000 people in Uganda were allegedly convinced by an American pastor to consume a so-called miracle cure for HIV/AIDS. The problem is the said substance was already flagged down by the United States Food and Drug...

HIV/AIDS Cure 2019: Scientists May Have Found a Way to End HIV Transmission

Apart from finding a complete cure for HIV/AIDS, another important aspect of tackling the epidemic is looking for an effective way to stop its transmission. Scientists may have made a great discovery in that area. A...

Cancer Cure 2019: Researchers Focus on Helping Patients Live Longer

The world has yet to find a complete cure for cancer. But scientists are continuously working in developing and improving treatment strategies. A leading research institute for cancer recently announced a new and...

Cancer Cure 2019: Potentially Effective Vaccine Can Teach Immune System to Heal Tumors

Finding the cure for cancer also requires scientists and researchers to find various strategies on how to heal or destroy cancer cells and tumors. A recently published study offers an interesting approach as it revealed...

Technology

‘League of Legends Mobile’ Rumors: Mobile Version Could Help Shore Up Lagging Profits, Intense Competition Expected

For anyone who might not have been following the developments regarding League of Legends, it might have seemed like a mobile version for the game was already out. However, this is not the case, but it could soon change...

‘Far Cry 6’ Rumors, Predictions: Multiple Locations and Characters, Battle Royale

There have been little to no official details about Far Cry 6 coming out of Ubisoft, but there are enough rumors and supposed leaks to drown this little tidbit out. Among the most compelling is the possibility of the game...

‘Alita: Battle Angel 2’ Release Date, Rumors: Sequel Needs More Fan Support, Buy the Blu-ray/DVD Release

There have been many times in the past when canceled or floundering properties were saved by fan enthusiasm via the purchase of merchandise. Family Guy is a good example of this after it was brought back by Fox following...

‘GTA 6’ Rumors, Speculations: Completely Games-As-A-Service? Last Major Installment?

There used to be a time when gamers could reliably count on Rockstar to keep delivering high quality Grand Theft Auto games every year or two. However, following the rising appeal of so-called Games-as-a-Service and the...

‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Release Date, Features, Gameplay: Will There be New Teasers, Playable Demo at E3 2019?

In a few weeks, the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2019 is happening and a number of high-profile gaming-related announcements are likely happening. But as for fans anticipating the release of Cyberpunk 2077 the common...

Digital Currency

FxWirePro: Two stern bullish engulfing patterns prompt BCH/USD to 5-months highs – Fresh dips imply a fresh opportunity for longs

Crypto Technicals: ETH/USD retraces above 1H 200-SMA, 'Hammer' on daily charts signals further gains

Crypto Technicals: BTG/USD grinds higher along 21-EMA, breakout at 61.8% Fib (25.74) will accentuate gains

Law

Threats to press freedom are taking on different forms across Africa

A guide to ensure everyone plays by the same military rules in space: the Woomera Manual

UK law on medicinal cannabis changed six months ago – what have we learned?

Life

Move away from a car-dominated city looks radical but it's a sensible plan for a liveable future

We asked people in Vietnam why they use rhino horn. Here's what they said

Uranium mines harm Indigenous people – so why have we approved a new one?

Nature

El Niño has rapidly become stronger and stranger, according to coral records

Why the southern resident killer whales should have the same rights as people

The quest to save the banana from extinction

Sports

LeBron James Free Agency Rumors 2019: Lakers Star Reportedly Trying to Recruit Kawhi Leonard, Jimmy Butler, Brian Windhorst Claims

Manny Pacquiao, Keith Thurman: ‘One Time’ Promises to Retire, Will Become an Analyst Should Filipino Boxer Pulls an Upset

Kevin Durant Injury Update: Rich Kleiman Provides Insight About KD’s Current Condition

Technical Analysis

FxWirePro: S&P500 daily outlook

FxWirePro: FTSE100 recovers more than 100 points after May announces resignation, good to sell on rallies

FxWirePro: US oil hits multi month low on rsining crude inventory, good to sell on rallies

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BRAZIL’S CENTRAL BANK SAYS AUCTION TO ROLL OVER EXISTING CONTRACTS

BRAZIL CENTRAL BANK TO AUCTION ON MONDAY AS MANY AS 5.05 K TRADITIONAL CURRENCY SWAPS

UK'S AMBER RUDD, WHO RESIGNED AS INTERIOR MINISTER LAST YEAR, RULES HERSELF OUT OF TORY LEADERSHIP RACE - THE TELEGRAPH

CORRECTION: FITCH AFFIRMS MOZAMBIQUE'S FOREIGN-CURRENCY IDR AT 'RD'

CORRECTION: FITCH AFFIRMS SERBIA AT 'BB'; OUTLOOK STABLE

CORRECTION: FITCH AFFIRMS UZBEKISTAN AT 'BB-'; OUTLOOK STABLE

REFILE-FITCH, ON PORTUGAL, SAYS RECENT DEBATE ON UNFREEZING OF PUBLIC SECTOR WAGES INDICATES THERE IS BROAD PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR MAINTAINING FISCAL DISCIPLINE (CORRECTS TYPO)

FITCH SAYS WITH A SOFTENING INFLATION AND GROWTH OUTLOOK, FITCH EXPECTS CENTRAL BANK OF ICELAND TO LOWER RATES IN 2019

FITCH ON ICELAND SAYS FORECASTS ECONOMY TO RECOVER FROM SHORT-TERM SHOCKS BY 2H19

FITCH ON ICELAND SAYS CAPITAL CONTROLS THAT PREVENTED LARGE-SCALE CAPITAL OUTFLOWS DURING BANKING CRISIS HAVE ALMOST ENTIRELY BEEN LIFTED

FITCH UPGRADES ICELAND'S SHORT TERM RATINGS TO 'F1+'; AFFIRMS LONG TERM RATINGS AT 'A'/STABLE

FITHC, ON PORTUGAL, SAYS RECENT DEBATE ON UNFREEZING OF PUBLIC SECTOR WAGES INDICATES THERE IS BROAD PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR MAINTAINING FISCAL DISCIPLINE

FITCH UPGRADES ICELAND'S ST RATINGS TO 'F1+'; AFFIRMS LT RATINGS AT 'A'/STABLE

FITCH AFFIRMS ARMENIA AT 'B+'; OUTLOOK POSITIVE

FITCH SAYS PORTUGAL'S HIGHLY OPEN ECONOMY LEAVES IT VULNERABLE TO EXTERNAL SHOCKS

FITCH SAYS EXPECTS THAT RECENT TRACK RECORD OF PORTUGAL'S FALLING PUBLIC DEBT/GDP WILL BE MAINTAINED

FITCH SAYS PORTUGAL'S OUTLOOK HAS BEEN REVISED TO POSITIVE FROM

FITCH REVISES PORTUGAL'S OUTLOOK TO POSITIVE; AFFIRMS AT 'BBB'

THE DOW REGISTERS FIFTH CONSECUTIVE WEEK OF DECLINES; LONGEST WEEKLY LOSING STREAK IN 8 YEARS

Regulatory Series on Cryptocurrencies: US SEC on Deceptive Diamond-Backed Cryptocurrencies

U.S. Treasuries slump on support from Trump’s positive China trade deal comments

RBA likely to cut OCR in November, over two rate cuts necessary to achieve jobless rate below 5 pct: St. George Economics

UK gilts suffer ahead of PM May’s departure on June 7; April retail sales better-than-expected

FxWirePro: Two stern bullish engulfing patterns prompt BCH/USD to 5-months highs – Fresh dips imply a fresh opportunity for longs

FxWirePro: EURUSD recovers sharply on declining US yield, good to buy on dips

Crypto Technicals: ETH/USD retraces above 1H 200-SMA, 'Hammer' on daily charts signals further gains

FxWirePro: US oil hits multi month low on rsining crude inventory, good to sell on rallies

Crypto Technicals: BTG/USD grinds higher along 21-EMA, breakout at 61.8% Fib (25.74) will accentuate gains

Economics Monitor

May 24 19:00 UTC Released

USCattle Marketed

Actual

106.9 %

Forecast

106.6 %

97 %

May 24 19:00 UTC Released

USCattle Placed On Fd

Actual

108.7 %

Forecast

113 %

105 %

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January 22 19:00 UTC 702179702179m

ARTrade Balance

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-1541 %

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-1541 %

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