by AUVSI News 

This week in the unmanned systems and robotics world, a Korean company unveiled a learning robot powered by artificial intelligence, DARPA asked for robot ideas from the public and Volvo and Microsoft struck a deal to create driverless cars.

A Korean startup has created Musio, a robot intended to teach English to Japanese students by chatting with them using artificial intelligence. (Japan Times)

DARPA has created the Robotics Fast Track program to give people outside the government the chance to pitch their robot ideas, particularly for space and maritime hardware. (Engadget)

Volvo has teamed with Microsoft to develop autonomous cars as well as modernize the car-buying process. (CNBC)

Iranian researchers have produced Surena III, a humanoid robot that can climb stairs and recognize faces. (Tech Times)

Small unmanned aircraft could more cheaply and efficiently service large photovoltaic solar farms than manned trucks or helicopters. (Green Tech Media)

Thales has launched a small UAS aimed at military and security intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance needs. (ExecutiveBiz)

Kansas students are pairing with farmers to use unmanned aircraft for precision agriculture. (UAS Magazine)

Some ski resorts are exploring having “drone zones” so skiers can get aerial selfies. (Mercury News)

CACI launches SkyTracker, a UAS detection system aimed at curbing illegal drone use. (UPI)

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