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World's First Human-Robot Marathon Set To Take Place In Beijing
The initiative comes at a time when China is facing demographic challenges, including an ageing population and a shrinking workforce.
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AgiBot Robotics Firm Open Sources Massive Dataset to Train Humanoid Robots
AgiBot, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics firm open-sourced a massive dataset containing high-quality data on training humanoid robots on Monday. Dubbed AgiBot World Alpha, the dataset is said to be collected from more than 100 robots in real-life scenarios. The company stated that this dataset can help researchers and developers ...
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South Korean Researchers Unveil Wearable ‘Iron Man’ Exoskeleton Robot to Help People with Paraplegia Walk
South Korean researchers have built a wearable robotic exoskeleton suit that can help people with paraplegia walk again. The suit, dubbed WalkON Suit F1, was developed by the Exoskeleton Laboratory team at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). The researchers have built several iterations of the wearable robotic exoskeleto...
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OpenAI Reportedly Considering Building Humanoid Robots, Could Be Integrated With Its AI Models
OpenAI is reportedly considering building humanoid robots, likely as an expansion of its existing intelligence software stack. As per the report, the AI firm has held discussions about entering the robotics space and making human-like robots in particular. The company’s interest in robotics is not new, as it used to have an active robotics divisi...
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Watch: When Kim Kardashian Played 'Rock-Paper-Scissors' With Tesla Robot
Kim Kardashian shared a video where she is seen with Tesla's humanoid robot Optimus, engaging in a playful "rock-paper-scissors" game.
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China's Robot Wolves Can Jump, Climb, Back-Flip Through Difficult Terrains
Unlike its predecessors, the four-legged Lynx robot moves around on all-terrain wheels instead of solid feet
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First Artwork By Humanoid Robot Sells For $1 Million
A portrait of English mathematician Alan Turing became the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be sold at auction, fetching $1,320,000 on Thursday.
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STAR1 Robot Breaks Record with Sneakers, Reaches 8Mph in Gobi Desert Test
The STAR1 robot, developed by Chinese company Robot Era, has set a new record for bipedal robots by reaching a speed of 8 mph in the Gobi Desert. Thanks to AI-powered hardware and the added boost from sneakers, STAR1 was able to navigate challenging terrains, including gravel and grass, while maintaining its top speed for 34 minutes. This achieveme...
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Hollywood Director Accuses Elon Musk Of Copying His Robot Designs: ''Can I Have..."
He shared side-by-side comparisons of stills from 'I, Robot' alongside images of Tesla's Optimus robot, Cybercab, and the 'robovan' concept.
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"The Hardest Thing About Being A Robot Is...": What Tesla's Optimus Said
Optimus robot was seen dancing, serving drinks, chatting with guests and even posing for a selfie at the 'We, Robot' event held in California.
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Meet Tesla's Optimus Robot, Humanoid "Friend" Who Can Do Anything
Several humanoid Optimus robots were seen walking the ramp and serving drinks to the attendees at Tesla's 'We Robot' event held in California, US.
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Baby Brains Recognise Eye Contact From Robots Too, New Study Finds
The study, published in Biological Psychology, highlights the growing importance of understanding how infants interact with technology and the potential impact of robots on early social development.
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Opinion | Should We Be Worried About Unemployable Human Bots?
What we really need to fear is not the flooding of cheap humanoids from China, but rather the massive numbers of "human bots" - humans raised and trained to master outdated exams in pursuit of paper degrees - who may be unemployable in the future.
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Elon Musk to Deploy Humanoid Robots for Internal Use in Tesla Factories by Next Year
Elon Musk said on Monday that Tesla will have humanoid robots in "low production" for the company's internal use next year. Humanoid robots have been in development for several years by Japan's Honda and Hyundai Motor's Boston Dynamics.
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Japan Railway Unveils Humanoid Robot For Safer, Smarter Rail Maintenance
It resembles a malevolent robot from 1980s sci-fi but West Japan Railway's new humanoid employee was designed with nothing more sinister than a spot of painting and gardening in mind.
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World's First Human-Robot Marathon Set To Take Place In Beijing
The initiative comes at a time when China is facing demographic challenges, including an ageing population and a shrinking workforce.
-
AgiBot Robotics Firm Open Sources Massive Dataset to Train Humanoid Robots
AgiBot, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics firm open-sourced a massive dataset containing high-quality data on training humanoid robots on Monday. Dubbed AgiBot World Alpha, the dataset is said to be collected from more than 100 robots in real-life scenarios. The company stated that this dataset can help researchers and developers ...
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South Korean Researchers Unveil Wearable ‘Iron Man’ Exoskeleton Robot to Help People with Paraplegia Walk
South Korean researchers have built a wearable robotic exoskeleton suit that can help people with paraplegia walk again. The suit, dubbed WalkON Suit F1, was developed by the Exoskeleton Laboratory team at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). The researchers have built several iterations of the wearable robotic exoskeleto...
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OpenAI Reportedly Considering Building Humanoid Robots, Could Be Integrated With Its AI Models
OpenAI is reportedly considering building humanoid robots, likely as an expansion of its existing intelligence software stack. As per the report, the AI firm has held discussions about entering the robotics space and making human-like robots in particular. The company’s interest in robotics is not new, as it used to have an active robotics divisi...
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Watch: When Kim Kardashian Played 'Rock-Paper-Scissors' With Tesla Robot
Kim Kardashian shared a video where she is seen with Tesla's humanoid robot Optimus, engaging in a playful "rock-paper-scissors" game.
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China's Robot Wolves Can Jump, Climb, Back-Flip Through Difficult Terrains
Unlike its predecessors, the four-legged Lynx robot moves around on all-terrain wheels instead of solid feet
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First Artwork By Humanoid Robot Sells For $1 Million
A portrait of English mathematician Alan Turing became the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be sold at auction, fetching $1,320,000 on Thursday.
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STAR1 Robot Breaks Record with Sneakers, Reaches 8Mph in Gobi Desert Test
The STAR1 robot, developed by Chinese company Robot Era, has set a new record for bipedal robots by reaching a speed of 8 mph in the Gobi Desert. Thanks to AI-powered hardware and the added boost from sneakers, STAR1 was able to navigate challenging terrains, including gravel and grass, while maintaining its top speed for 34 minutes. This achieveme...
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Hollywood Director Accuses Elon Musk Of Copying His Robot Designs: ''Can I Have..."
He shared side-by-side comparisons of stills from 'I, Robot' alongside images of Tesla's Optimus robot, Cybercab, and the 'robovan' concept.
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"The Hardest Thing About Being A Robot Is...": What Tesla's Optimus Said
Optimus robot was seen dancing, serving drinks, chatting with guests and even posing for a selfie at the 'We, Robot' event held in California.
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Meet Tesla's Optimus Robot, Humanoid "Friend" Who Can Do Anything
Several humanoid Optimus robots were seen walking the ramp and serving drinks to the attendees at Tesla's 'We Robot' event held in California, US.
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Baby Brains Recognise Eye Contact From Robots Too, New Study Finds
The study, published in Biological Psychology, highlights the growing importance of understanding how infants interact with technology and the potential impact of robots on early social development.
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Opinion | Should We Be Worried About Unemployable Human Bots?
What we really need to fear is not the flooding of cheap humanoids from China, but rather the massive numbers of "human bots" - humans raised and trained to master outdated exams in pursuit of paper degrees - who may be unemployable in the future.
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Elon Musk to Deploy Humanoid Robots for Internal Use in Tesla Factories by Next Year
Elon Musk said on Monday that Tesla will have humanoid robots in "low production" for the company's internal use next year. Humanoid robots have been in development for several years by Japan's Honda and Hyundai Motor's Boston Dynamics.
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Japan Railway Unveils Humanoid Robot For Safer, Smarter Rail Maintenance
It resembles a malevolent robot from 1980s sci-fi but West Japan Railway's new humanoid employee was designed with nothing more sinister than a spot of painting and gardening in mind.
