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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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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videoOcean One K: a deep-sea exploration robot bridges human control and advanced AI
OceanOneK robot revolutionizes deep-sea exploration with remote operation and haptic feedback OceanOneK is a groundbreaking underwater robot that merges AI…
videoNorwegian company 1X develops functional humanoid service robot NEO Beta
A Norwegian company has created a functional humanoid robot designed for personal service tasks, realizing a vision long held by…
videoMercedes introduces humanoid robots to the assembly line
Mercedes-Benz is incorporating advanced humanoid robots into its production lines, aiming to enhance efficiency and safety in its manufacturing processes.…
Fungal mycelia as control mechanisms in biohybrid robots
Researchers have created biohybrid robots using fungal mycelia, which are robust and responsive to environmental cues. These living components generate…
videoAerial humanoid robots and disaster response
The iRonCub project explores aerial humanoid robotics, integrating flight capabilities into humanoid robots to enhance their effectiveness in tasks like…
Robots increasingly dominate warehouse operations, reducing human roles
Robots are transforming warehouse work, with companies like Ocado and Walmart leading the way in automating tasks such as item…