Algorithms · September 2012Gaffe level: Typo
Apple Maps Launched Lost and Tim Cook Said Sorry
Apple Maps launched with misplaced buildings, mislabeled cities and bad directions, forcing CEO Tim Cook to apologize and recommend rival apps.
Source: Reuters
A Dual-Arm Robot Picks Apples at Near-Human Speed
A dual-arm harvester built with Michigan State picks an apple every three seconds using AI vision, at near-human speed. The USDA positions it as a commercially viable answer to orchard labor costs.
Source: USDA