BEIJING, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SenseRobot, an artificial intelligence (AI) home robotics brand, has unveiled a new addition to its AI-powered chess robot series, SenseRobot Chess. SenseRobot Chess has achieved a significant breakthrough, mastering complex engineering challenges that allow its intelligent robotic arms to precisely grasp and position 3D chess pieces — marking a first in household robotics. Chess players can now enjoy an immersive human-machine gaming experience anytime, anywhere.
The main challenge in developing SenseRobot Chess was the recognition and manipulation of chess pieces that are of different shapes and sizes. To overcome this challenge, SenseRobot developed an innovative structure and algorithm for the robotic arms and incorporated a three-fingered claw for precise handling of 3D pieces. Equipped with a proprietary AI engine, SenseRobot Chess categorizes its gameplay into 25 levels, offering players of all skill levels a variety of game modes. It also offers a range of other features, including training exercises, skill challenges, game analysis, making it the perfect companion for chess enthusiasts.
In a thrilling debut match, SenseRobot Chess took on Hou Yifan, a four-time Women's World Chess Champion. Known for becoming a grandmaster at the age of 13 and winning her first Women's World Chess Championship at 16, Hou is celebrated as the youngest world champion in history. In this highly anticipated match between Hou and SenseRobot Chess, Hou showcased her exceptional skills from the first move, setting the stage for an intense battle. As the game progressed, SenseRobot Chess demonstrated remarkable strategic capabilities, gradually widening its lead and ultimately claiming victory.
SenseRobot Chess is designed to elevate the gaming experience for enthusiasts while sparking curiosity in young learners, making chess and AI technology more accessible. As a pioneer in home chess robotics, SenseRobot is dedicated to enriching the global chess community by offering smarter, more convenient learning and gameplay experiences for players of all levels.
About SenseRobot
SenseRobot is a leading smart home robotic brand, pioneering the category of AI-powered household chess robots. As the world's first company to mass-produce intelligent robotic arms for domestic use, SenseRobot is committed to bringing cutting-edge AI technology into every home. Guided by a design philosophy centred on "innovative, eye-care, cognitive stimulation, and companionship", SenseRobot aims to nurture the health, learning, and overall development of its users.
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SenseRobot's AI Chess Robot Triumphs Over Four-Time Women's World Chess Champion
UNCCD COP16 in December aims to be turning point in the global fight against land degradation, desertification and drought
NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi Arabia has called on the world's policymakers to urgently address land degradation, drought and desertification ahead of the 16th UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP16 in Riyadh in December. Every second, an equivalent of four football fields of healthy land becomes degraded, totaling 100 million hectares every year.
At their "Road to Riyadh" event on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, opened by Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Saudi Arabia urged delegates to prepare to take decisive action in December, outlining a roadmap for international action and engagement and unveiling the thematic program for the COP.
Incoming COP16 President and Saudi Arabia Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, Eng. Abdulrahman Abdulmohsen AlFadley, said, "This is a pivotal moment for our planet. Land restoration is vital to securing a prosperous future for generations to come."
"It is crucial the international community unites to deliver ambitious and lasting solutions that curb land degradation, combat drought, and promote the sustainable use of natural resources," added Minister AlFadley. "We must strengthen international cooperation to address the pressing environmental challenges facing our planet."
Minister AlFadley also emphasized that Saudi Arabia's hosting of COP16 reflects its commitment to environmental preservation and restoration, both domestically and internationally, citing initiatives such as the Saudi Green Initiative, the Middle East Green Initiative, and the G20 Global Land Initiative.
While land degradation trends vary across regions, UNCCD data warns that, if current patterns continue, the world will need to restore 1.5 billion hectares of degraded land by 2030 to meet the Land Degradation Neutrality targets outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals. In Riyadh, under the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Presidency of COP16, there will be a strong push for more concrete commitments to accelerate restoration efforts and meet this critical goal.
Senior stakeholders from international organizations, government and civil society also addressed the growing need to increase ambition and address the global challenges caused by land degradation, including drought, food insecurity and forced migration, alongside the urgent need for multilateral action to them to tackle them.
UNCCD Executive Secretary Ibrahim Thiaw said: "Land degradation and drought affect nearly half the world's population, especially indigenous communities, smallholder farmers, women, and youth. COP16 in Riyadh will be a pivotal moment to accelerate large-scale land restoration and boost drought resilience, with multiple benefits for people, nature and climate. Our success depends on the ambition of all parties and our commitment to resetting our relationship with the land for future generations."
According to the UNCCD, up to 40% of the world's land is already degraded, directly affecting an estimated 3.2 billion people. At the same time, droughts are occurring more frequently and with greater intensity – up 29% since 2000. An estimated 75% of people globally will be affected by drought by 2050.
About COP16 Riyadh:
The conference will take place December 2-13, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and will be the first UNCCD COP to feature a Green Zone, providing a space for business and civil society to deliver lasting solutions to land degradation, desertification and drought. For more information, please visit UNCCDCOP16.org.
Journalists are invited to apply for accreditation via the UNCCD's Online Registration System.
For media enquiries, please contact: media@unccdcop16.org or press@unccd.int.
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At United Nations, Saudi Arabia Calls for Global Collaboration to Tackle Land Degradation at COP16 Riyadh
