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History of innovation November 16, 2021 Artificial Intelligence, Business, Communication, Computing, Firsts, Products, Seminal Innovations, Sensing and Devices, Software, The 2000s

Siri

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Apple acquired our spin-off and the iPhone got Siri.

History of innovation November 16, 2021 Firsts, Health, The 2000s

Sleep-activated neurons

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Identification of rare neurons may help treat sleep disorders and understand memory.

History of innovation November 16, 2021 Computing, Firsts, Robotics, Seminal Innovations, Sensing and Devices, Software, The 2010s

MOTOBOT

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The first autonomous motorcycle-riding humanoid robot.

History of innovation August 26, 1966 Artificial Intelligence, Firsts, Robotics, Seminal Innovations, Software, The 1960s

Shakey the Robot

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The first mobile robot that could perceive, plan, and execute assigned tasks.