Elon Musk promises humanoid robots for all
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Living with robots could lead to plenty of societal improvements, but they also pose risks to how we socialize and co-exist with other human beings.
Humanoid robot companies employ armies of human operators to train their machines by doing tasks like squatting and washing dishes.
Many researchers agree that there has been a step change in humanoid capability over the past five years, owing to cheaper parts as well as innovations such as improved battery power and artificial-intelligence algorithms, which allow for better perception and autonomy.
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Video: German humanoid robot set to transform factory work with human-like skills
German startup Agile Robots has previewed a new humanoid robot designed for real-world industrial
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Why scientists say this humanoid robot is 'super human'
The idea of human-like robots is a dominant one in science fiction, but this real robot is pushing boundaries, defying the physical restraints of being human.
With stats like that, one can’t help but suspect that the first country to have a million humanoids will be China.
Scientists have created a robot that learns lip movements by watching humans rather than following preset rules. The breakthrough could help future robots feel more natural and emotionally engaging.
While it's not ready to join the workforce yet, Atlas, an AI-powered humanoid, is learning how to do human tasks.