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1 month ago

Humanoid robots finally get real jobs

In a large, brightly lit warehouse in Flowery Branch, Ga., a pair of human-shaped robots made by Agility Robotics tiptoe across polished concrete floors, their gait oddly mincing. “Humanoid robots are the first category of robots that can be doing completely different tasks based on the needs of the business or the time of the shift," says Adrian Stoch, chief …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Apple and Meta are reportedly both working on Tesla bot-like AI-powered humanoid robots

India Today

Amid its ongoing competition in the mixed reality headset market, Apple and Meta are reportedly going to clash in another area: AI humanoids. According to analyst Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter published in Bloomberg, both companies are working on their own AI-powered humanoid robots. The report also suggests that the Meta has already started discussing the development of these …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Humanoids to help out in more factories

China Daily

A full-size commercial humanoid robot developed by a Chengdu, Sichuan province-based company, will soon join several manufacturing firms as an "employee", its developer said. Feng Zhenyu, chairman and general manager of the company, said the robot applies its self-developed high-compact integrated joints and highly robust motion control algorithms, enabling it to handle complex terrains and environments. Feng said the Chengdu …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Robot stumbles like a human’: Elon Musk’s ‘drunk’ Tesla robot learns to walk on slopes

Hindustan Times

A video of a humanoid robot learning to walk on slopes has sparked widespread discussion on social media, with many humorously comparing its gait to that of a drunk person. A robot by Elon Musk’s Tesla was captured walking like a drunk human. “To walk like a human, you must first learn to stumble like a human,” reads the caption …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Scientists create novel artificial muscles

China Daily

The 3D-printing of muscle fibers featured in HBO's sci-fi drama Westworld is truly awe-inspiring. The carbon materials, celebrated for their light weight, superior strength, outstanding electrical conductivity and pliability, have shown great potential in the realm of artificial muscles. While cyborgs demonstrate significant market potential, artificial muscles truly stand out. Amidst an aging population, artificial muscle technology has become increasingly …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Scientists create novel artificial muscles

China Daily

The 3D-printing of muscle fibers featured in HBO's sci-fi drama Westworld is truly awe-inspiring. The carbon materials, celebrated for their light weight, superior strength, outstanding electrical conductivity and pliability, have shown great potential in the realm of artificial muscles. While cyborgs demonstrate significant market potential, artificial muscles truly stand out. Amidst an aging population, artificial muscle technology has become increasingly …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

'I, Robot' director claims Elon Musk is STEALING his ideas - as he posts incredibly similar photos of his sci-fi creations and Tesla's

Daily Mail

Elon Musk officially unveiled more futuristic Tesla devices last week, but it seems not everyone is thrilled. Alex Proyas posted photos from his 2004 film 'I, Robot' next to Tesla's remarkably similar designs Tesla's Optimus has a striking resemblance to Sonny, the fictional robot protagonist from the movie, starring Will Smith Set in Chicago in 2035, 'I, Robot' depicts intelligent …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

‘My Robots’: Sci-fi director looks at Elon Musk’s Cybercab and Optimus and detects a copy cat

LA Times

Tesla’s Robovan may operate autonomously, but according to one sci-fi director, Elon Musk doesn’t. “I, Robot” director Alex Proyas mocked Musk for the alleged rip-off in a Sunday X post, comparing images from his 2004 film and a trio of new Tesla products side by side. The products were unveiled at last week’s “We, Robot” event — whose title clearly …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

First robot leg with 'artificial muscles' jumps nimbly: study

The Hindu

Researchers said on Monday said they had designed the first robotic leg with "artificial muscles" - oil-filled bags allowing machines to move more like humans - that can jump nimbly across a range of surfaces. The researchers hope the technology can be used in the future to create humanoid robots to help out with "boring labour" around the house, study …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

China's humanoid robots advance automation

China Daily

Visitors gather around humanoid robots on display during an industry expo in Beijing. LI MUYI/FOR CHINA DAILY In Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang province, Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer Zeekr, which is part of Geely Holding Group, a prominent automaker, welcomed its first humanoid robot "intern" to its factory recently. At the World Robot Conference held in Beijing in late August, …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

China's humanoid robots advance automation

China Daily

Visitors gather around humanoid robots on display during an industry expo in Beijing. LI MUYI/FOR CHINA DAILY In Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang province, Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer Zeekr, which is part of Geely Holding Group, a prominent automaker, welcomed its first humanoid robot "intern" to its factory recently. At the World Robot Conference held in Beijing in late August, …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

China's humanoid robots advance automation

China Daily

By CHENG YU | China Daily | Updated: 2024-09-09 09:02 Visitors gather around humanoid robots on display during an industry expo in Beijing. LI MUYI/FOR CHINA DAILY In Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang province, Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer Zeekr, which is part of Geely Holding Group, a prominent automaker, welcomed its first humanoid robot "intern" to its factory recently. Xu …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Over 20 types of humanoid robots to be on display at 2024 World Robot Conference

China Daily

By Cheng Yu | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-08-15 16:40 A humanoid robot welcomes guests at the reception desk of Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing on April 27, 2024. More than 20 types of humanoid robots will be exhibited at the upcoming 2024 World Robot Conference that will be held in Beijing from Aug 21. "Currently, new technologies, products and formats represented …

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9 months ago

Tech companies embracing humanoid robots

The Independent

In a market accustomed to eye-catching innovations from the likes of Tesla’s Optimus and Boston Dynamics’ Atlas, the global humanoid robotics industry was recently wowed by a new product from Chinese startup Unitree Robotics. “Currently, new technologies, products and formats represented by humanoid robots and general artificial intelligence are thriving and becoming the pinnacle of global technological innovation, a new …

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11 months, 1 week ago

One small step for humanoids, a giant step for industry

China Daily

By WANG KEJU | China Daily | Updated: 2024-04-25 07:44 Humanoid robots are on display at the World Robot Conference held in Beijing in August last year. The robot, Walker S produced by Chinese AI and humanoid robotics company UBTech Robotics, offers a glimpse into a future where humanoid robots could be seamlessly integrated into various industries. A separate report …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Tesla's Optimus robots sales expected to commence by 2025: Elon Musk

India TV News

Tesla's Optimus robots sales expected to commence by 2025: Elon Musk Elon Musk has announced to launch of the first humanoid robot, named 'Optimus'. Elon Musk, the head of X and the CEO of Tesla has recently stated that he will be revealing the first humanoid robot from the company, which will be named ‘Optimus’. Tesla's progress with Optimus In …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Boston Dynamics’ new humanoid robot is all-electric

Live Mint

American engineering and robotics design company Boston Dynamics has introduced an electric version of its humanoid robot Atlas, which it says will be more agile and stronger. Now it’s time for our hydraulic Atlas robot to kick back and relax.” Introduced first in 2013, the hydraulics version of Atlas, also known as the HD Atlas, caught the attention of viewers …

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1 year ago

'World's most advanced' humanoid robot does impressions of Morgan Freeman, Elon Musk, and Donald Trump - and they're eerily realistic

Daily Mail

It's already predicted the future, told terrible jokes, and demonstrated a range of realistic facial expressions including blinking and smiling. In a new video, the sophisticated machine – developed by Cornwall-based firm Engineered Arts – speaks in the style of Morgan Freeman, Elon Musk, and Donald Trump. In a new video, the sophisticated machine, developed by Cornwall-based firm Engineered Arts, …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Both cool and creepy: Elon Musk shares video of Tesla Optimus humanoid robot walking like a human

India Today

There is a new video of Tesla’s Optimus and with each new update the humanoid robot is growing both cooler and creepier. In fact, the first time I saw the video, I thought that the Optimus humanoid robot looked like a person trying to sneakily walk past someone without them knowing. This is the second video of the Optimus humanoid …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Elon Musk shares video of humanoid robot Optimus folding a shirt

Hindustan Times

Elon Musk took to X to share an interesting video of Tesla Optimus. “Optimus folds a shirt,” Elon Musk wrote as he shared the video of the robot. In another tweet, the Tesla CEO added, “Important note: Optimus cannot yet do this autonomously, but certainly will be able to do this fully autonomously and in an arbitrary environment.” In the …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Elon Musk shares video of Tesla humanoid robot Optimus demonstrating new capability –– folding shirts

India Today

On Tuesday morning, Elon Musk shared a post on X showing off a brand new capability that the Tesla humanoid robot Optimus has just acquired. This comes just months after Musk had shared another post where the Optimus humanoid robot could be seen walking, dancing and boiling eggs. The conceptual humanoid robot developed by Tesla, known as Tesla Optimus or …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Egg-citing! Tesla shows off redesigned $22,000 Optimus humanoid poaching an egg using its new delicate grip

Daily Mail

Tesla's humanoid robot has come a long way - it was first revealed just as a human in a suit, and now, Optimus can poach an egg like a real chef. The video also says Optimus Gen 2 has ‘improved balance and full-body control’ and ‘tactile sensing on all fingers.’ Tesla’s senior staff software engineer, Julian Ibarz, addressed potential concerns …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Tesla shows off new Optimus robot poaching an egg

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tesla has unveiled the latest version of its Optimus robot, demonstrating new hands …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Robot created from scratch using AI takes its very first ‘awkward’ steps

Hindustan Times

Northwestern University took to YouTube to share a video that shows a ‘walking’ robot that a group of engineers created using AI. “Northwestern engineers reveal the ‘instant-evolution’ algorithm, the first AI program capable of designing new robots that work in the real world,” the university added while sharing the video on YouTube. They asked the AI to “design a robot …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Elon Musk posts epic ‘Namaste’ pic and video of humanoid robot, leaves Indians gushing- Watch

Hindustan Times

Elon Musk is well-recognised for his innovation and excellence in various fields including space science and artificial intelligence. Elon Musk, Optimus ) On Monday, Musk took to "X" and posted an incredible picture of a humanoid robot doing "Namaste". "That's a nice Bharat Natyam pose," posted one user. The humanoid robot has been named "Optimus" and is capable of performing …

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1 year, 8 months ago

WATCH: South Korean tech company showcases a human-like robot conducting an orchestra

Firstpost

A South Korean tech company has created a robot that conducted an orchestra, leading 60 musicians from the National Orchestra of Korea. The EveR 6 robot conducted the orchestra in front of an audience of 1000 people In South Korea, a robot has made its debut as an orchestra conductor, following the footsteps of previous successful attempts worldwide. Over the …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Humanoid Robots Are Coming of Age

Wired

Eight years ago, the Pentagon’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency organized a painful-to-watch contest that involved robots slowly struggling to perform a series of human tasks, including opening doors, operating power tools, and driving golf carts. Jerry Pratt, a senior research scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, a nonprofit research institute in Florida, led a team that …

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1 year, 10 months ago

OpenAI-backed robot startup beats Elon Musk’s Tesla, deploys AI-enabled robots in real world

Firstpost

According to the CEO of 1X, a company backed by OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, a robot capable of performing nursing and bartending tasks while using its human-like arms is currently operational in the United States and select parts of Europe. Bernt Bornich, the CEO and founder of 1X, a robotics company, says that their humanoid robot, EVE, has been …

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1 year, 11 months ago

This might be what the ChatGPT humanoid robot will look like

Daily Mail

These images provide clues as to how ChatGPT will look if its creators make a physical version of their hugely popular artificial intelligence. The maker of ChatGPT, OpenAI, has invested in 1X, a company that makes humanoid robots designed to do human jobs after the success of the online chatbot. OpenAI's Startup Fund led an investment round that raised $23.5 …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Sony says it has technology for humanoid robots, just looking for use

The Hindu

Japanese electronics and entertainment conglomerate Sony Group Corp said on Tuesday it has the technology to make humanoid robots quickly once it has identified how they could be effectively used. "In terms of technology, several companies in the world including this one have enough technology accumulated to make them swiftly once it becomes clear which usage is promising," Sony Chief …

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55 years, 3 months ago

Elon Musk’s Half-Baked Robot Is a Clunky First Step

Wired

Wise noticed that the joints on the Tesla-made robot look fairly rudimentary, appearing to be rigid and inflexible. Musk first announced that Tesla would build a humanoid robot in August 2021, during a weird event that featured a human wearing a robot suit dancing around the stage. Musk said ahead of last week’s event that it was intended to help …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Tesla robot walks, waves, but doesn’t show off complex tasks

Associated Press

DETROIT — An early prototype of Tesla Inc.'s proposed Optimus humanoid robot slowly and awkwardly walked onto a stage, turned, and waved to a cheering crowd at the company’s artificial intelligence event Friday. He said it is also delicate and “we just didn’t want it to fall on its face.” Musk suggested that the problem with flashy robot demonstrations is …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Elon Musk set to showcase Tesla's humanoid robot after delay

The Hindu

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said a robot business will be worth more than its cars, and on Friday investors, customers and potential workers expect to see a prototype at Tesla's "AI Day" that could prove whether the bot named "Optimus" is ready for work. The robot will be the star of the AI show, but Musk is also expected …

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2 years, 6 months ago

The challenges automakers, and now Tesla, face with humanoid robots

The Hindu

Tesla's CEO Elon Musk is set to unveil its prototype humanoid robots at an event on September 30, hoping to expand beyond self-driving cars that have not yet become reality despite his repeated promises. Tesla Tesla's humanoid robots, Optimus, will be initially used in manufacturing and logistics for boring and repetitive work, thus addressing a labour shortage. Hyundai Motor-Boston Dynamics …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Xiaomi unveils the CyberOne, its first full-sized humanoid robot, beating Tesla

Firstpost

Xiaomi beat Tesla in launching their first full-sized humanoid robot, the CyberOne. However, what turned out to be the highlight of the show was their first full-size humanoid robot revealed, called the CyberOne. As per Xiaomi, the CyberOne is a full-scale humanoid bionic robot that is 177cm tall and weighs 52kg. The CyberOne humanoid robot, according to Xiaomi, combines sophisticated …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Tesla set to unveil human sized fully functional robot called ‘Optimus’ in September this year

Firstpost

Elon Musk had announced in 2021 that Tesla will soon be coming up with humanoid robots that would take over menial tasks and help us optimise our time and lives. It seems that the technocrat is all set to reveal Tesla’s first functioning robot in September this year, called “Optimus.” When it comes to humanoid robots, we assume that Japanese …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Humanoid robots grow human tendon tissue

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A humanoid robot has been used to help grow human tendon tissue as …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Elon Musk says Tesla’s ‘Optimus’ robot could one day outsell its cars

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk has described Tesla’s humanoid robot as the most important product it …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Bionic arm combines intuitive motor control, touch and grip for the first time

Daily Mail

A bionic arm that combined intuitive motor control, touch and grip will allow amputees feel the sensation of feeling objects, its developers claim. Putting touch, grip and motor control together, worked to trick the senses and brain of the wearer into thinking the prosthetic was a real human hand, Prof Marasco said. Scroll down for video A bionic arm that …

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5 years, 2 months ago

Scientists create first ‘living robots’ in major breakthrough

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Scientists have created what they claim are the first ”living robots“: entirely new …

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5 years, 2 months ago

Xenobots: First living robots created from stem cells

CNN

CNN — Scientists have created the world’s first living, self-healing robots using stem cells from frogs. Named xenobots after the African clawed frog from which they take their stem cells, the machines are less than a millimeter wide – small enough to travel inside human bodies. It’s a new class of artifact: a living, programmable organism.” Xenobots don’t look like …

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6 years, 1 month ago

Teen builds for himself a robotic, colourful prosthetic arm using Lego pieces

Firstpost

Once his favourite toys, the plastic bricks became the building material for his first artificial arm. David Aguilar has built himself a robotic prosthetic arm using Lego pieces after being born without a right forearm due to a rare genetic condition. Once his favourite toys, the plastic bricks became the building material for Aguilar’s first, still very rudimentary, artificial arm …

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6 years, 5 months ago

Smartphone robot finger lets devices crawl and touch users

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A robotic finger that plugs into your smartphone could let loved ones send …

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7 years, 3 months ago

A Freaky Humanoid Robot That Sweats as It Does Push-Ups

Wired

Continuing their quest to make me feel even worse about being a lazy human, robots can now do sit-ups and push-ups and something called a back extension, which I had to look up because that’s how lazy I am. Your typical humanoid robot moves thanks to actuators—a fancy name for a motor combined with a gearbox—in its joints. Kengoro’s 116 …

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8 years, 2 months ago

The Touchy Task of Making Robots Seem Human—But Not Too Human

Wired

2017 is poised to be the year of the robot assistant. ElliQ, a tabletop robot assistant for the elderly that debuted last week at the Design Museum in London, features an hourglass-shaped “body” and a “head” that swivels. “The Hollywood robot comes with a lot of baggage,” says Shyam Sundar, founding director of the Media Effects Research Lab at Penn …

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8 years, 5 months ago

Robots to replace human workers in hospitals, may conduct surgeries

India TV News

In coming years, it will be very frequent to watch robots in hospitals that could complete all the tasks to diminish workload, said a latest research. Robots can imitate human motions as well as effectively coordinate their actions with humans even with surgeries, a research has found. However, the goal of the use of technology is not to remove human …

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8 years, 8 months ago

Watch! Super robot walking like a human on treadmill

India TV News

Atlanta: Researchers have designed a new robot that has human-sized feet, and walks wearing a pair of sneakers just like humans. According to a scientist at the Georgia Institute of Technology, this newly developed robot can walk on uneven terrain and not-so-smooth surfaces which makes it more energy efficient. Christian Hubicki, a postdoctoral fellow at the Georgia Institute of Technology …

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