Companionship – Part 1

Companionship – Part 1 The greatest potential for robots is at home and it goes beyond cleaning floors and cooking meals. Robots are able to provide companionship. I believe this will become especially important for the chronically ill or those who are housebound. I first observed the potential of non-human companions twenty years ago when […]

Current Events by John R. Patrick – 10/10/2024

In this section, I share what I am up to, pictures of the week, what is new in AI and crypto, and more. Voice I have been experimenting with adding voice to my blog posts. This will enable readers to listen rather than read. To try it out, click the “Listen to Post” at the […]

Current Events by John R. Patrick – 09/06/2024

In this section, I share what I am up to, pictures of the week, what is new in AI and crypto, and more. Photos of the week We were joined by our oldest son and his family at Las Mananitas in Brewster, NY. I have been to many Mexican restaurants but this is the best […]

Current Events by John R. Patrick – 08/30/2024

In this section, I share what I am up to, pictures of the week, what is new in AI and crypto, and more. Survey Thanks for the feedback. AI was the winner with 100% very or extremely (63%) interested. Photos were 88% somewhat or very interested. Startups were 88% very or extremely interested. Crypto was […]

AI in the Operating Room

AI in the Operating Room The first time surgeon Teodor Grantcharov sat down to watch a video of himself performing surgery, he wanted to throw the recording out the window. “My perception was that my performance was spectacular,” Grantcharov says, and then pauses—, “until the moment I saw the video.” Reflecting on this operation from […]