Figure’s humanoid can now watch, learn and perform tasks autonomously
[ad_1] Figure's Brett Adcock claimed a "ChatGPT moment" for humanoid robotics on the weekend. Now, we know what he means: the robot can now watch humans doing tasks, build its…
A lot more Model S than Cybertruck
[ad_1] Tesla has completely overhauled its humanoid robot. The Optimus Gen 2 is 10 kg (22 lb) lighter, 30% faster, a lot smoother and more capable, and it looks much…
DNA-folding nanorobots can manufacture limitless copies of themselves
[ad_1] Researchers have demonstrated a programmable nano-scale robot, made from a few strands of DNA, that's capable of grabbing other snippets of DNA, and positioning them together to manufacture new…
Humanoid/quadruped transformer throws boxes like a baggage handler
[ad_1] Swiss Mile's ANYmal robot is a remarkable beast, capable of getting around as a wheeled quadruped, or standing up on its hind legs and using its front wheels as…
Fourier’s GR-1 humanoids pose little threat in a dance-off
[ad_1] Singapore company Fourier Intelligence has released a video showing at least a dozen of its GR-1 humanoids, set for customer delivery this year. But while the GR-1 might have…
Fraunhofer’s high-speed logistics robots may steal humanoids’ thunder
[ad_1] Early humanoid robots probably won't be able to do much that Fraunhofer's self-balancing evoBOT can't do much faster, and its new autonomous, omnidirectional O³dyn pallet jack looks like another…
Figure’s humanoid is already walking and performing autonomous tasks
[ad_1] After just 12 months of development, Figure has released video footage of its humanoid robot walking – and it's looking pretty sprightly compared to its commercial competition. It's our…
Bricklaying robots can now build tennis-court-sized walls in 4 hours
[ad_1] The extraordinary Hadrian X bricklaying robot rocks up to a building site looking like a regular truck, then extends a 32-m (105-ft) boom arm and starts precisely laying up…
Disney’s super-cute new bipedal robot demonstrates the power of style
[ad_1] Most robots walk like they've soiled themselves; this one walks with a crazy amount of personality. Disney is getting very good at combining the art of character animation with…
Figure’s Brett Adcock on the practicalities of humanoid robot workers
[ad_1] Born April 6th, 1986, Adcock is already a veteran technology entrepreneur at the relatively tender age of 37, having successfully sold employment website Vettery for US$110 million, then founded…