Robots
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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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videoFigure unveils Figure 02, its advanced humanoid robot designed for real-world tasks
Figure, a robotics startup, has introduced a new humanoid robot capable of performing real-world tasks such as lifting and carrying…
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videoTesla brings Optimus robots into the crowd at robotaxi launch, with human control behind the scenes
Tesla used Optimus to energize a flashy launch and to frame the company as an AI and robotics leader, yet the most eye catching robot moments relied on human control, not full autonomy.
videoOrigami robots powered by magnets could make surgery less invasive
Researchers at Harvard University report a small robot arm that folds like origami and moves when exposed to a controlled…
videoAmeca and new robot Azi show a smooth AI chat with lifelike facial cues
Engineered Arts has introduced a new desktop humanoid robot called Azi and paired it with the well known robot Ameca…
videoNvidia unveils vision to integrate AI humanoid robots into human environments
At the 2024 World Congress on Innovation and Technology (WCIT) held in Yerevan, Armenia, from October 5 to 7, Nvidia…
videoFourier unveils the GR-2, its next-generation humanoid robot
Fourier has just announced its new humanoid robot, the GR-2. Here are the specifications and features of the GR-1's successor, announced in late September 2024.
videoUnitree’s H1 becomes the fastest full-size humanoid robot, hitting about 12 km/h
China’s robotics firm Unitree has pushed humanoid mobility forward. In a public demo video, its full-size biped H1 reached a…