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10 Humanoid robots revolutionizing tomorrow: a glimpse into the future of robotics In the realm of robotics, humanoid robots stand at the forefront of innovation, blurring the lines between science fiction and reality. These humanoid robots, designed to resemble and mimic human movements and behaviors, are poised to revolutionize various industries and redefine our interaction with technology. From assisting in healthcare to enhancing productivity in manufacturing, here are 10 humanoid robots that are shaping…

The humanoid robots, called Apollo, will work alongside the human staff into the carmakers’ manufacturing facilities. Global luxury carmaker Mercedes is bringing humanoid robots to help its workers in assembling car parts and inspection, as the company looks to automate some physically demanding tasks. Mercedes-Benz has partnered with Apptronik, a company that designs general purpose humanoid robots. The humanoid robots, called Apollo, will work alongside the human staff…

AI roundup: In a big move, NVIDIA announces its new Project GR00T which is a general-purpose foundation model for humanoid robots. These robots will be powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and the machine could copy human actions based on just observation. In other news, Samsung is stepping up its game in the semiconductor space by introducing a research lab for AI chip development. Know more about such AI-linked news today, March 19, 2024. NVIDIA announces project GR00T for AI-based humanoid robots NVIDIA is stepping…

Apptronik Humanoid robots have been coming on leaps and bounds in recent years, and some major companies are starting to take note. Mercedes-Benz, for example, has just entered into an agreement with Texas-based robotics specialist Apptronik to collaborate on identifying applications for highly advanced robots that could be deployed by the auto giant. The deal will involve a trial that will see Apptronik’s Apollo humanoid robot work alongside Mercedes’ human workers on the factory floor. As part of the trial, the…

Perhaps a few years from now, the halls of the Georgia World Congress Center will be peppered with humanoid robots the week of Modex. In 2024, however, Digit stands alone at the supply chain show. It’s a testament to Agility’s healthy head start over competitors like Figure, Tesla, 1X and Apptronik. This time last year at Modex (the Chicago version of the conference), Digit had something of an industrial automation coming out party. A line of the bipedal robots were moving totes to a nearby conveyor belt at select…

By MATT O’BRIEN (AP Technology Writer) ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is looking to fuse its artificial intelligence systems into the bodies of humanoid robots as part of a new deal with robotics startup Figure. Sunnyvale, California-based Figure announced the partnership Thursday along with $675 million in venture capital funding from a group that includes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos as well as Microsoft, chipmaker Nvidia and the startup-funding divisions of Intel and OpenAI. Figure is less than two years old and doesn’t have a…

Figure specializes in autonomous humanoid robots and announced a commercial agreement with BMW Manufacturing in January. This agreement will introduce the company's humanoid robots into the automotive manufacturing process, specifically for tasks that may be difficult, unsafe, or monotonous for humans. "Our vision at Figure is to bring humanoid robots into commercial operations as soon as possible. This investment, combined with our partnership with OpenAI and Microsoft, ensures that we are well-prepared to bring…

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is looking to fuse its artificial intelligence systems into the bodies of humanoid robots as part of a new deal with robotics startup Figure.Sunnyvale, California-based Figure announced the partnership Thursday along with $675 million in venture capital funding from a group that includes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos as well as Microsoft, chipmaker Nvidia and the startup-funding divisions of Intel and OpenAI.Figure is less than two years old and doesn’t have a commercial product but is persuading…

by Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co. Researchers from School of Mechatronical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology. Credit: Zhaoyang Cai, School of Mechatronical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology Humanoid robots have been one of the hottest research directions recently. Driving a…

Mphasis launches DeepInsights Doc AI for advanced document processing;  OpenAI partners with Figure AI to elevate humanoid robots with advanced AI models; Author Calum Chace optimistic about AI's impact on jobs; Meta CEO Zuckerberg explores AI chip collaboration with Samsung in Asia tour- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. Mphasis launches DeepInsights Doc AI for advanced document processingMphasis Ltd's shares rose by 0.31% as it unveiled DeepInsights Doc AI, a document processing tool utilizing…