Robots
Discover robot breakthroughs and follow the human story behind a technology reshaping everyday life.
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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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videoRobotics revolution: how physical AI is shaping the future of autonomous machines
The era of robotics is advancing with the development of robots powered by physical AI, enabling them to autonomously perform…
Robot dog equipped with a blowtorch effectively eliminates weeds
Researchers have successfully equipped the Spot robot dog with a blowtorch to eliminate weeds. This innovative method provides an efficient,…
videoHumanoid robot aims to assist with household chores
The robotics company Figure is developing a new humanoid robot designed to help with daily domestic tasks. This second-generation robot…
videoGoogle’s table tennis robot demonstrates advanced skills
Google a mis au point un robot capable de jouer au tennis de table en utilisant l’intelligence artificielle. Ce robot,…
China bets big on humanoid robots to power its next industrial boom
Humanoid robots are moving from trade-show curiosities to real factory co-workers across China. At car plants and electronics lines, machines…
Elon Musk’s humanoid robots Optimus expected to be deployed in Tesla factories by 2025
Elon Musk has announced that Tesla plans to deploy its humanoid robots, Optimus, in its factories by 2025. Currently under…