The CITRIS-supported team developed two new features to improve the safety of a small autonomous tractor.
Robotics
Startup led by CITRIS PI seeks breakthrough in robotic intelligence
Sergey Levine’s Physical Intelligence aims to bring AI off the screen and into the physical world.
Goldberg proposes robot-assisted surgery in new paper
The Augmented Dexterity approach would allow robots to perform precise surgical tasks under human supervision.
CITRIS names 9 rising entrepreneurs as UC Berkeley Climate Innovation fellows
The cohort of nine fellows will receive $10,000 each to advance projects that address urgent environmental challenges.
CITRIS Workforce Innovation empowers the next generation of STEM leaders
The third cohort of the University of California summer internship program launches new tracks in cybersecurity and data for social impact and welcomes its first graduate students.
CITRIS PI’s startup launches AI for robots
The company aims to transition AI from the digital world to physical use through its Robotics Foundation Model 1 software.
Sanfelice receives $2.5M to develop aerospace digital twin
A team led by CITRIS Aviation Director Ricardo Sanfelice has received a three-year award to model spacecraft that will clean space debris.
CITRIS PI’s surgical robot hits new milestone
The AI-trained robot from Ken Goldberg’s lab shows a new level of dexterity and spatial awareness.
Can AI be creative? Goldberg explains his evolving view
In an interview with California Magazine, CITRIS PI Ken Goldberg argues for the embrace of new generative technologies.
Cultivating sustainable systems: Stavros Vougioukas embraces ag tech challenges
The CITRIS PI and UC Davis biological and agricultural engineer harnesses robotic and automated technology to optimize designs, systems and processes in agriculture and beyond.
Fall Research Exchange series tackled AI framing, learning models and safety
Distinguished experts in artificial intelligence led discussions that aimed to broaden perspectives and give insight into the technology’s future.
‘Experience is power’: CITRIS Workforce Innovation sets up UC students for success
The second internship cohort a summer working with novel research, developing high-demand skills and gaining insight into unexpected career paths.
CITRIS-China partnership inaugurates new robotic surgery training center
Located in Guangzhou, China, the program brings together state of the art technology and international clinical expertise.
Pourreza speaks to CNN on the future of AI in agriculture
AI has the potential to transform both the production power and labor landscape of the agriculture industry, says ag tech expert.
Aether raises $49M in series A funding
The 2017 CITRIS Foundry startup will use the funding to scale its engineering capabilities.
CITRIS Seed Funding offers up to $60K for multicampus research for public good
Principal investigators from UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Merced and UC Santa Cruz are invited to submit proposals for 2023 CITRIS Seed Awards.
Agogino named to Forbes 50 Over 50 list
CITRIS researcher and UC Berkeley professor Alice Agogino is recognized in her role as co-founder and CEO of startup Squishy Robotics.
CITRIS at UC Davis holds INSPIRE workshops for high school students
Last month, CITRIS at UC Davis gave 25 local high school students a glimpse into the world of technology with a three-day summer workshop.
Abbeel, Goldberg discuss rise of generative AI with TechCrunch
CITRIS researchers Pieter Abbeel and Ken Goldberg spoke on the recent rise of generative AI in an interview with TechCrunch.
CITRIS-supported UC Santa Cruz team wins prize in Farm Robotics Challenge
A team of students co-advised by CITRIS PI Dejan Milutinovic received the Small Farm prize at the inaugural Farm Robotics Challenge.
CITRIS Workforce Innovation Program welcomes 2nd internship cohort
Undergraduates from four UC campuses have embarked on paid summer internships at startups, established companies, national and university labs, and nonprofit organizations.
New AI ‘ACTION’ institute features 4 CITRIS PIs
Headquartered at UC Santa Barbara, the new NSF AI Institute will also harness Berkeley expertise.
Can AI can be regulated? Russell discusses on WBUR
AI expert and UC Berkeley professor Stuart Russell addressed AI regulation in an interview with the hosts of WBUR’s “On Point.”
Bayen weighs in on autonomous vehicles with WSJ
CITRIS PI Alexandre Bayen was interviewed by The Wall Street Journal about the challenges facing self-driving vehicles.