Alan Fern
Alan Fern is a professor of computer science, artificial intelligence, and robotics at Oregon State University. He was mentioned in the news for critiquing the claims made by Beijing officials regarding the advancements demonstrated by humanoid robots in marathons, pointing out that the underlying software technology was developed over five years ago and questioning the practical implications of such demonstrations.
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Alan Fern, a professor of computer science and robotics at Oregon State University, disagreed that this is a breakthrough in AI usage.
В Китае прошел полумарафон с участием роботов и людей. У людей получилось лучше
Belarus· 2025-04-21
Alan Fern, a professor of computer science, artificial intelligence, and robotics, commented on the claims made by Beijing officials regarding AI breakthroughs.
China pits humanoid robots against humans in half-marathon race in Beijing – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-04-19
Alan Fern, a Professor of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Robotics at Oregon State University, expressed skepticism about the claims made by Beijing officials regarding the need for breakthroughs in AI.
Robot Marathon, Cara China Pamer Kemajuan
Indonesia· 2025-04-19
Alan Fern, a professor of computer science, artificial intelligence, and robotics at Oregon State University, believes that Chinese claims about humanoid robots are exaggerated.
Robotar utmanade mänskliga löpare i halvmaraton
Sweden· 2025-04-19
Alan Fern, professor of computer science, commented on the capabilities of humanoid robots in marathons.
Robots take on humans in half-marathon in China
Australia· 2025-04-19