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Humanoid robots are not in our homes because robot bodies still lag far behind AI
Humanoid robots remain rare outside labs and pilot factory trials because their bodies are not yet ready for the messy,…
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videoJapanese capsule H2L lets you control a humanoid robot with simple muscle twitches
A Tokyo-based start-up called H2L has unveiled a “Capsule Interface” that turns the operator’s own body into a remote controller…
videoReachy 2: first open-source humanoid robot for object handling and human interaction
Hugging Face launches Reachy 2, the first commercially available open-source humanoid robot Hugging Face has introduced Reachy 2, a $70,000…
Touchscreen kiosks at McDonald’s did not kill jobs, they shifted work and nudged larger orders
Self service kiosks at McDonald’s were expected to replace cashiers. In practice, they changed where people work inside the restaurant.…
videoBreakthrough in robotics: artificial muscles developed for robots
Artificial muscles enable robotic leg to walk and jump autonomously Scientists at the Max Planck Institute have developed artificial muscles…
videoRobots equipped with AI can now independently perform repairs on other robots
Researchers from Stanford and DeepMind have developed the Aloha Unleashed project, where AI-powered robots are capable of autonomously performing complex…
videoBeyond the factory floor: the rise of humanoid robots and the future of work
This excerpt explores the exciting emergence of general-purpose humanoid robots like Apollo, which are designed to work alongside humans in…
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videoUnitree’s G1 performed the longest standing jump by a humanoid robot: 1.4 m
Humanoid robots need power and control to move like people. The longest standing jump by a humanoid robot – a…
videoAmazon expands AI and Robotics integration to streamline operations and boost job skill levels
Amazon’s ongoing integration of AI and robotics is reshaping its operations, increasing efficiency while supporting higher-skilled job growth. At fulfillment…
videoWalker S1 humanoid robot starts factory work at BYD
UBTech’s Walker S1 humanoid robot starts real factory work at BYD in China, tackling labour shortages by taking on heavy, repetitive jobs beside humans.
videoHyundai and Toyota Team Up to Build AI-Powered Humanoid Robots
Hyundai and Toyota partner to combine the electric Atlas robot with advanced AI, aiming to build general-purpose humanoids that learn like humans.
videoHumanoid robot race shows shoes can decide the winner
A humanoid robot race in the Gobi Desert shows why small details matter. Robot Era’s Star1 won with sneakers. Learn what this humanoid test really means.
videoJetson One personal electric aircraft (eVTOL) shows sharp, low-altitude agility in new video
Jetson One eVTOL shows precise low-altitude flight and agility. Learn its price, rules under Part 103, and key safety features.