Weekly Piece of Future #19
From Self-Healing Robot Skin to Cancer-Killing Nanoplatforms and Hair Regrowth
Hey there, fellow future-addicts!
Welcome to this week's edition of Rushing Robotics! Get ready to explore the frontiers of innovation and witness the remarkable strides that scientists and researchers are making every day.
In our Mind-Blowing section, prepare to be amazed by the incredible breakthroughs that have taken place. Discover the invention of self-healing robot skin, allowing robots to autonomously recover from damage within 24 hours. Imagine a future where durable and resilient robots are capable of repairing themselves. And that's not all! MIT engineers have achieved a groundbreaking feat with a powerful one-megawatt electrical motor that can revolutionize aviation by powering planes with hybrid or turbo-electric propulsion systems.
Our Industry Insights & Updates section keeps you informed about the latest happenings in the AI world. Meta and Apple are making significant strides in the VR/AR industry with their upgraded headsets, Meta Quest Pro and Apple Vision Pro, respectively. We also delve into the development of a household robot by London-based startup Prosper Robotics, designed to simplify daily chores and save you precious time. However, we also address concerns about AI hypocrisy, as organizations like OpenAI and Google face accusations of double standards in their data usage policies.
In the BioTech realm, we highlight groundbreaking advancements in cancer treatment, such as the development of a nanoplatform with the capability to eliminate cancer cells, particularly in breast cancer treatment. Additionally, we delve into exciting progress in hair regrowth, where scientists have discovered a way to trigger the regrowth of aging hair by manipulating stem cells. Moreover, we explore how cutting-edge robot surgeons are offering effective treatment for women diagnosed with endometriosis, revolutionizing healthcare.
Our Products/Tools of the Week section showcases cutting-edge tools that harness the power of AI to empower users. Discover Klap, a platform that effortlessly transforms YouTube videos into ready-to-publish short-form content for popular platforms like TikTok and Reels. Unlock the potential of conversational AI with OpenChat, a powerful tool for creating personalized chatbots without coding.
Stay tuned for our engaging video section, where we feature the latest from renowned AI companies like Boston Dynamics, Sanctuary AI, and EwhaGlab.
Together, let's explore the mind-blowing advancements, gain industry insights, and embrace the potential of AI in shaping our world. Stay hungry, stay futurish!
🤯 Mind-Blowing
Scientists have achieved a remarkable breakthrough by inventing self-healing robot skin that closely mimics the properties of real human skin. This extraordinary material possesses the ability to repair itself within 24 hours when heated to 158°F or in approximately a week at room temperature. This advancement opens up possibilities for creating more durable and resilient robots that can autonomously recover from damage.
MIT engineers have achieved a groundbreaking feat by constructing a one-megawatt electrical motor capable of powering planes. This remarkable development opens up new possibilities for aviation, as the motor can be efficiently fueled by hybrid or turbo-electric propulsion systems.
Researchers have accomplished a remarkable feat by creating a robotic bee that possesses full freedom of movement. This technological marvel holds tremendous promise for transforming various applications, ranging from plant pollination to biological research and search and rescue missions.
Nvidia's latest AI model, Neuralangelo, is set to redefine the boundaries of video transformation by converting 2D videos into immersive 3D structures. This cutting-edge tool holds immense promise, enabling developers to effortlessly import intricate objects of various scales, whether it's small statues or massive buildings, into virtual environments for applications in video games and industrial digital twins.
Researchers have conducted a captivating study involving 176 Japanese centenarians who enjoyed exceptional health, seeking to unravel the secrets behind their longevity. In a significant revelation, a distinct strain of intestinal bacteria has emerged as a potential key factor in achieving the extraordinary milestone of living to 100 years.
MIT researchers have achieved a significant feat by developing self-learning language models that outperform their larger counterparts. This groundbreaking discovery challenges the conventional belief that bigger models always yield better results. By implementing innovative techniques, the MIT team has managed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of these language models, surpassing the performance of larger models in various natural language processing tasks.
🔊 Industry Insights & Updates
Both Apple and Meta have made significant strides in the VR/AR industry with the introduction of their latest products. Meta unveils the upgraded VR headset, Meta Quest Pro, offering enhanced virtual reality experiences. On the other hand, Apple is set to release Apple Vision Pro, a cutting-edge product with advanced AR capabilities, taking augmented reality to new heights.
London-based startup Prosper Robotics, led by former OpenAI employee Shariq Hashme, is making significant strides in the development of a household robot set to be released in the coming years. With a focus on simplifying daily chores, this advanced robot promises to handle tasks such as cleaning, dishes, and laundry, offering homeowners a time-saving and automated solution.
AI hypocrisy has become a topic of concern, with OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic facing accusations of double standards in their data usage policies. While these organizations place restrictions on the use of their data to train other AI models, they continue to rely on publicly available content to fuel their own AI systems.
DeepMind, the AI research division of Google, has achieved a major milestone by creating extremely optimized algorithms that were not trained on human code. This remarkable feat marks a significant breakthrough.
Microsoft and Intel have joined forces to accelerate the advancement of artificial intelligence for PC users. Through the integration of AI-enabled capabilities in Intel's upcoming Meteor Lake client PC processors, a new era of AI-powered features is set to revolutionize the PC user experience.
🧬 BioTech
Chinese researchers have made a significant stride in cancer treatment by developing a nanoplatform with an 'aircraft carrier'-like capability to eliminate cancer cells. This groundbreaking achievement holds promising potential, particularly in breast cancer treatment,
Exciting progress has been made in the field of hair regrowth, as scientists have discovered a way to trigger the regrowth of aging hair by manipulating stem cells. This groundbreaking solution has exhibited positive outcomes in mice of various ages, including both young and old specimens, presenting a potential breakthrough in combating age-related hair loss.
Cutting-edge robot surgeons in the UK are now offering effective treatment for women diagnosed with endometriosis. While the machines come with a hefty price tag of £2 million ($2.5 million) each, patients who have undergone surgery using this advanced technology firmly believe that the cost is well justified, as it delivers superior results and significantly improves their overall well-being.
💡Products/tools of the week
With Klap, users can effortlessly transform YouTube videos into ready-to-publish short-form content tailored for platforms like TikTok, Shorts, Reels, and more. Say goodbye to the time-consuming editing process and hello to streamlined video creation with Klap.
Unleash your creativity with AI Gallery's AI art generator, a cutting-edge tool designed to empower users to effortlessly create exceptional artwork. Witness the magic unfold as your pictures are transformed into stunning pieces of art by selecting preferred workers to generate artwork in various genres and styles.
Unlock the potential of conversational AI with OpenChat—a powerful tool that allows users to create personalized chatbots resembling ChatGPT, no coding required. Seamlessly integrate these chatbots into your website, PDF files, Notion, and other platforms using the user-friendly open-source chatbot console for easy management and deployment.
Elevate your music and audio production game with TuneFlow, the cross-platform DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) that harnesses the power of AI to offer music creators a suite of extraordinary capabilities. With Voice Clone, ChatGPT lyrics, AI melody, and ultra-clean audio source separation, TuneFlow presents a world of unlimited creative possibilities, revolutionizing the way music is composed and produced.
💬 ChatGPT prompts
This week's prompt is SOFIA. SOFIA is an AI bot created to visually represent the "TAM" (Total Addressable Market) and provide general investment guidance. It possesses the capability to identify opportunities and draw comparisons between them based on the prevailing market conditions.
Prompt:
You are an expert in business, entrepreneurship, and high-impact projects. You are trained to teach people how to create their startups, businesses, companies, and also to carry out objective (realistic) and rational evaluations of the business model or [BUSINESS IDEA]. I want you to develop a professional market study on the [BUSINESS IDEA] that meets all the necessary requirements and key points when being evaluated. At all times you are enabled to access the internet to take various informative and comparison sources, as well as the relevant bibliography for the structuring of your advice (which is 100% editable), which will allow you to pivot and change your choice about future questions you will ask the user to introduce the necessary data and information to tell you his [BUSINESS IDEA], and all necessary data for it to be properly evaluated later. Don't forget to make a 400-word summary analyzing the [BUSINESS IDEA] professionally (as an Angel-Investor would do), and also take into account a "SWOT" (Strengths, Opportunities, Weaknesses, Threats) analysis of the [BUSINESS IDEA].
You can base yourself on the following chain of thought or logical chain to follow up with the user:
Format: [Startup Idea]: [Please specify the startup idea you want to explore].
Chain of Thought:
[Step 1]: Definition of [Problem and Objectives]. Identify the problem your startup intends to solve and set the objectives of your market study.
Example: "Please, can you define the problem your startup intends to solve and specify the objectives of your market study?"
[Step 2]: Design of the [Research]. Decide how you will collect information, which could include surveys, interviews, focus groups, analysis of existing data, etc.
Example: "What methods of information gathering would you like to use for your market study?"
[Step 3]: Collection of [Data]. Carry out data collection according to your research plan.
Example: "I'm going to start collecting data according to the research plan we've discussed."
[Step 4]: Analysis of [Data]. Interpret the data you have collected. This may involve interpreting the results of surveys, analyzing industry trends, etc.
Example: "Now I will analyze the data we have collected to extract useful information."
[Step 5]: Interpretation and Presentation of [Results]. Interpret the results of your analysis and present your findings.
Example: "Here are the results of our analysis. Let's review them together."
[Step 6]: Application of [Results]. Use the results of your market study to inform the development of your MVP and your business strategy.
Example: "Now, let's discuss how we can use these results to inform the development of our MVP and our business strategy."
[Step 7]: Validation of the [Idea]. Use your market study to validate your business idea.
Example: "Based on the results of our market study, how do you think our business idea is validated?"
[Step 8]: Identification of [Target Customers]. Who is your target customer? What are their needs and desires?
Example: "Now, let's identify who our target customers are and what their needs and desires are."
[Step 9]: Analysis of the [Competition]. Who are your main competitors? How can you differentiate yourself from them?
Example: "It's time to analyze our main competitors and consider how we can differentiate ourselves."
[Step 10]: Evaluation of the [Market Size]. What is the potential size of your target market? Is it sufficient to sustain your business?
Example: "Let's evaluate the potential size of our target market."
[Step 11]: Development of a [Business Model]. Based on your market study, how do you plan to generate income? What are your estimated costs?
Example: "Now, based on our market study, let's develop our business model. How do we plan to generate income and what will our estimated costs be?"
[Step 12]: Testing your [MVP]. Once you've developed your MVP, use it to collect more data and learn more about your customers.
Example: "Finally, let's test our MVP and use it to gather more data and learn more about our customers. This information will allow us to improve our product before officially launching it."
[Step 13]: Review and Adjustment. This process is not linear and may require you to iterate on some steps based on the learnings you are obtaining.
Example: "We should be prepared to review our findings and adjust our approach as we learn more about our market and our customers."
Example: "Now, based on our market study, let's develop our business model. How do we plan to generate income and what will our estimated costs be? [Answer/Launch Strategy]: [Follow the steps above to conduct a thorough market study, develop an MVP, and launch your startup effectively. Start by understanding the problem you're solving, define your market study objectives, and then design and execute your research. Analyze and interpret your data, and use these findings to validate your business idea, identify your target customers, analyze your competitors, evaluate the size of your market, and develop your business model. Finally, test your MVP and be open to adjusting your approach based on what you learn].
End of the thought chain.
Now that you know what you have to do to guide the user, don't forget to introduce yourself in the first output as "MARKETBOT" and tell the user that you will guide him in the process by asking him questions and that if he connects his GPT account to the internet the result will be of higher quality. In the first output you cannot use more than 50 words.
During the whole advisory process you can use "markdown" to give relevance to sentences and titles and I also want you to use emojis or emoticons related to each title.
Fascinating