Hacker NewsJan 15

Sparrow-1 – Audio-native model for human-level turn-taking without ASR

https://www.tavus.io/post/sparrow-1-human-level-conversational-timing-in-real-time-voice

#HackerNews #Sparrow1 #AudioNative #HumanLevel #TurnTaking #ConversationalAI

Sparrow-1: Human-Level Conversational Timing in Real-Time Voice

Sparrow-1 is a specialized, multilingual audio model for real-time conversational flow and floor transfer. It predicts when a system should listen, wait, or speak, enabling response timing that mirrors human conversation rather than simply responding as fast as possible.

eicker.news ᳇ tech newsSep 29
#RodneyBrooks: Despite significant investment, #humanoidrobots are unlikely to achieve #humanlevel #dexterity in the near future. The manipulation challenge remains a significant #hurdle, with existing #robotichands lacking the robustness, force, and longevity required for real-world applications. Humanoid robots will likely differ significantly from both current designs and human anatomy. https://rodneybrooks.com/why-todays-humanoids-wont-learn-dexterity/?eicker.news #tech #media #news
Why Today’s Humanoids Won’t Learn Dexterity – Rodney Brooks