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The human brain automates routines and thus saves energy. Researchers at Chemnitz University of Technology now want to transfer this principle to artificial intelligence. © pixabay/Kohji Asakawa

How our brain makes artificial intelligence smarter

Researchers at Chemnitz University of Technology and the University of Magdeburg are working on a new approach to artificial intelligence. Their model: the human brain and its ability to develop habits. AI systems should learn to automate routine tasks - and consume significantly less energy in the process.

Together at work: in future, robots will be able to recognize where people are looking and adapt their behaviour accordingly. ® pixabay/wal_172619

When robots understand where we are looking

In factories, humans and robots often work side by side. But the machines do not know where their human colleague is looking. A new research group at Chemnitz University of Technology wants to change this. In future, robots will use eye-tracking technology to recognize where humans are focusing their attention. This could make collaboration safer and more efficient.

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Sick to work? The body suffers for weeks

Quickly into the office even though you have a cold? A new study by Chemnitz University of Technology shows: Those who work sick pay a high price. The exhaustion lasts for weeks and the body needs much longer to recover than expected. Researchers warn of a dangerous spiral.

How well do you know fairy tales? Now you can test it. © pixabay Ghinzo

How well do you really know the Grimm fairy tales?

Mirror, mirror in the hand - or was it different? A linguist at Chemnitz University of Technology is investigating how well we still know the famous sayings from Grimm's fairy tales. Anyone can take part in a ten-minute survey. The results will be presented to the public.