127 upvotes · 8 OCT 2026 · Taoyang Jia, Weikai Huang, Linxin Song et al.
This paper develops a new AI system called Reflex that helps robots catch thrown objects, like boxes, using only visual input from the camera. A robot that can catch boxes is useful for many real-world applications, such as robots working in warehouses or factories.
101 upvotes · 12 SEP 2026 · Bin Lin, Bo Zhao, Boyang Zhang et al.
This paper introduces StepAudio 3 Realtime, a model that enables real-time spoken interaction with deep reasoning, prompt responses, and fluid turn-taking. Practitioners might care because this technology can improve human-computer interaction, enabling more natural and efficient conversations.