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Why did Elon Musk warn Bill Gates? Will he be able to annihilate Microsoft's founder? Know controversy in detail
Elon Musk hopes that he will be able to transform Tesla into an AI giant with a net worth of $30 trillion and he wants to change from selling EVs to operating a lucrative fleet of robotaxis and humanoid robots.
Robots as psychological counsellors? This factory in China is making it a reality
A factory in the Chinese city of Dalian is manufacturing robots to use them as psychological counsellors. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used to enable the robots to identify the emotions and provide appropriate reactions.
Chinese robot developers hope for road out of 'uncanny valley'
The wide, slightly frantic eyes left no doubt the technology was firmly in "uncanny valley" territory. Around 30 companies displayed bionic hands, flickering faces and bipedal robots that stomped around the room, steadying themselves when demonstrators knocked them off balance.
Tesla could start selling Optimus robots by the end of next year, Elon Musk says
Elon Musk plans to sell Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus, to address labor shortages. Other companies like Honda, Hyundai's Boston Dynamics, Microsoft, Figure, BMW are also investing in humanoid robots for different industries.
Nvidia adds generative AI to power humanoid robots
Nvidia unveiled a platform for human-like robots with genAI like Project GR00T, targeting heavy industries. It includes Jetson Thor, the Isaac platform, reinforcement learning, and pre-trained robotics models with multi-camera sensing capabilities.
Bezos, Nvidia join OpenAI in funding humanoid robot startup: report
Figure AI, also backed by ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Microsoft, is raising about $675 million in a funding round that carries a pre-money valuation of about $2 billion, according to the report.
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Jeff Bezos, Nvidia join OpenAI in funding humanoid robot startup
Jeff Bezos, Nvidia, OpenAI, and other big technology names are investing in Figure AI Inc., a startup developing human-like robots. The funding round raised $675 million with a pre-money valuation of $2 billion.
SaaS startup partners Boston Dynamics to deploy dog robot at construction sites
Zepth is in talks with investors to raise its first funding round in order to expand in the Americas, as well as deeper in India and the Middle East. The company's project manager app has over 40,000 downloads in India and is used by over 500 projects and 8,000 daily users.
Humanoid robots can be a way to bridge AI to human experience: David Hanson
From large foundation models to new computing tools and authoring tools, these emerging technologies allow us to explore what it means to be alive, he said.
Elon Musk takes Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus for a test walk. Netizens react, ask him to "Kill it with fire!"
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has come under attack for making the humanoid robot walk. Some people jokingly compared robot's movements to President Joe Biden. Know about the robot Optimus or The Tesla Bot in detail.
Elon Musk expects 1 billion humanoid robots by 2040s
Tesla developed a prototype humanoid robot in August 2021, called Optimus. Its boss Elon Musk said at an event in October 2022, that he hoped to eventually make millions of the Optimus robots, which would carry an estimated $20,000 price tag per unit.
BMW taps humanoid startup Figure to take on Tesla's robot
This marks the first commercial deal Figure has signed since it was founded in 2022. While the company didn't disclose how many robots BMW will be using, the partnership will start with small quantities and expand if performance targets have been met, according to Brett Adcock, chief executive at Figure.
OpenAI-backed 1X raises $100 million to build next-gen humanoid robots
As part of the round, 1X also facilitated a significant secondary transaction in which existing investor Sandwater increased its stake with the third largest contribution.
Google DeepMind introduces mobile ALOHA humanoid system
ALOHA can cook, do laundry and much more through teleoperations, imitation learning.
How humanoid robots can pave the path for space exploration
One such robot is Valkyrie, currently tested at the Johnson Space Center, designed to navigate damaged or hazardous environments.
Humanoid robots are here, but they're a little awkward. Do we really need them?
Do we even need humanoids? Hurst makes a point of describing Agility's warehouse robot Digit as human-centric, not humanoid, a distinction meant to emphasize what it does over what it's trying to be.
Tesla's humanoid robot Optimus can now do intricate yoga poses, boss Elon Musk hails it as 'Progress'
Tesla has shared a video showcasing its AI-powered humanoid robot, Optimus, performing various tasks with precision and even doing yoga poses. The video has gone viral, amassing over 12 million views. Tesla has invited collaboration to further develop Optimus. Elon Musk acknowledged the progress made by Optimus, indicating substantial improvements.
Elon Musk showcases Tesla humanoid robot performing Yoga, Namaste
Elon Musk showcased the Tesla humanoid robot named 'Optimus' in a video where it performed yoga postures and greeted followers with a 'Namaste'. Optimus has the ability to self-calibrate its arms and legs and can locate its limbs in space using vision and joint position encoders.
Humanoid robot Apollo can walk, grasp objects like humans. Know how does it work
Apollo can walk, grasp, and lift an object like humans, but it is not a human being. It is a humanoid robot. Know about it.
Sam Altman, unlike Elon Musk, has no plans to live on Mars
During a recent trip to Europe, Sam Altman shared his views and said the idea of living on the Red Planet sounded horrible.
AI startup Figure raises $70 million in funding to build humanoid robots
The new funding will be used to accelerate the development and manufacturing of the company's first autonomous humanoid, which is expected to launch in the next few months. The valuation of the one-year-old company was not disclosed, but a source close to the firm put the value at over $400 million.
Sony technologically ready to make humanoid robots once usage becomes clear
"In terms of technology, several companies in the world including this one have enough technology accumulated to make them swiftly once it becomes clear which usage is promising," Sony Chief Technology Officer Hiroaki Kitano told Reuters in an interview.
Robots lead Diwali celebrations in Jaipur housing society
According to Mishra, these robots can effectively perform tasks such as trying to extinguish a fire in an emergency or fixing a clog in a sewage pipe. The Gulmohar Garden Society's robots included the Xena 5.0 All Terrain Robot, the Xena 6.0 Solar Manhole Cleaning Robot, the Sona 3.5 AI Humanoid Robot, and the Sona 2.5 Service Robot Men.
Meet Ai-Da, the 'robot artist' who spoke in UK parliament
Robot artist Ai-Da told British lawmakers on Tuesday that although not alive, she was still "capable of producing art".
Billionaire Elon Musk unveils humanoid robot. Check out its name and capabilities
At the electric vehicle manufacturer's "AI Day" event that recently took place, CEO of Tesla Elon Musk displayed his highly publicised humanoid robot, Optimus.
Meet Tesla's Optimus: All about the humanoid robot Elon Musk teased
Tesla CEO Elon Musk showed off on Friday a prototype of its humanoid robot 'Optimus' . Tesla hopes would be able to produce millions and sell them for under $20,000 in three to five years.
Elon Musk previews Tesla's humanoid robot, but cautions it is not ready just yet
A prototype model that Tesla said was developed in February walked out to wave at the crowd on Friday, and Tesla showed a video of it doing simple tasks, such as watering plants, carrying boxes and lifting metal bars at a production station at the company's California plant.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcases humanoid robot at event
The billionaire has said a robot business will be worth more than its cars, hoping to expand beyond self-driving cars that have not yet become a reality despite his repeated promises.
Tamil humanoid entertainer 'Koogle Kuttappa' to hit the screens on May 6
The film stars noted director K S Ravikumar, Tharshan and Losliya in key roles.
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