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A humanoid robot is on its way from Mobileye founder

TechCrunch · 1y ago

A humanoid robot is on its way from Mobileye founder

Israeli robotics firm, Mentee Robotics, has revealed its humanoid robot prototype, showcasing a unique approach to the rapidly growing category. The system, called Menteebot, focuses on computer vision and generative artificial intelligence (AI). The company, co-founded by Amnon Shashua, who also founded Mobileye, aims to design a general-purpose bi-pedal robot with the ability to perform household tasks and learn through imitation. Mentee Robotics has raised $17m in funding and expects to release a production-ready prototype in early 2025. The company is targeting both industrial and home markets for its humanoid robots.

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ARTEMIS — World’s First Full-Sized & Fastest Humanoid Robot

Inshorts · 1y ago

ARTEMIS — World’s First Full-Sized & Fastest Humanoid Robot

Dennis Hong, the creator of the world's fastest humanoid robot called ARTEMIS, expressed his changing perspective on the future of robots. Developed by the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, ARTEMIS can run at a speed of 2.1 meters per second. The robot, funded by the U.S. Office of Naval Research and a successful crowdfunding campaign, aims to develop a humanoid robot that surpasses soccer legend Messi. Hong believes India is a prominent tech market due to its passionate and innovative students. The global humanoid robot market is projected to reach $28.7 billion by 2032.

Beyond Imagination Raises $100 Million Led by Gauntlet Ventures, Targets $500M Valuation with Beomni Prototype Amid $40B Figure AI Rivalry | DeepNewz VC

Business Bytes

Business Bytes · 3m ago

Beyond Imagination Raises $100 Million Led by Gauntlet Ventures, Targets $500M Valuation with Beomni Prototype Amid $40B Figure AI Rivalry | DeepNewz VC

Beyond Imagination has successfully raised $100 million in a funding round led by Gauntlet Ventures and aims to secure a total of $500 million. This funding will support the development of its humanoid robot, Beomni, which has a target cost of $20,000. Meanwhile, China’s UBTech Robotics is set to introduce a new $20,000 humanoid robot designed for household companionship, marking its expansion from industrial applications to personal use.

Elon Musk was likely inspired by Boston Dynamics' humanoid robot, its founder says

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Elon Musk was likely inspired by Boston Dynamics' humanoid robot, its founder says

Elon Musk's interest in humanoid robotics, as seen in Tesla's recent announcement of its robot called Optimus, may have been influenced by Boston Dynamics' advancements in the field. Marc Raibert, the founder of Boston Dynamics, believes that Musk's ambitions are inspired by witnessing the progress of their bipedal robot, Atlas. Raibert jokingly expressed his willingness to host robot meetups between Atlas and Optimus. Boston Dynamics, known for its robot dog Spot, was acquired by Hyundai in 2021. Neither Boston Dynamics nor Tesla has provided comment on the matter.

Chinese robot maker AGIBot completes new round of financing - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 20d ago

Chinese robot maker AGIBot completes new round of financing - The Economic Times

Chinese humanoid robot maker AGIBot has completed a strategic financing round with investors including LG Electronics and Mirae Asset. The company did not disclose the funding amount. This marks LG Electronics' first investment in the embodied intelligence sector. AGIBot, recognized when Chinese President Xi Jinping inspected its robots during a Shanghai visit, is among several emerging Chinese humanoid robot startups.

Elon Musk's humanoid robot, Optimus can do squats and boil eggs

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Elon Musk's humanoid robot, Optimus can do squats and boil eggs

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has shared a video of the second generation of the company's humanoid robot, Optimus. The video highlights the improvements made since the prototype was unveiled earlier this year, including increased speed and reduced weight. The robot is shown doing squats in a gym and moving eggs with its new hands, which feature tactile sensing. Musk believes that humanoid robots have the potential to transform civilization. The robot was originally announced as the Tesla bot but is now named Optimus.

A Chinese waitress who pretends to be a humanoid robot is dividing the internet

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

A Chinese waitress who pretends to be a humanoid robot is dividing the internet

A video of a Chinese waitress serving food with robotic-like movements has gone viral, dividing opinions on whether she is a humanoid robot or a human acting like one. While some believe it to be a robot, it has been confirmed that the woman is actually the owner of the restaurant and a professional dancer. China has recently expressed ambitions to lead in humanoid robotics, but this particular video does not feature a robot server. Robot servers have already been deployed in some US and Korean restaurants, with potential benefits such as addressing labor shortages and consistent performance.

Humanoid robots are doing some lifting in Amazon's warehouses. But is the human form the ideal shape for the task?

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Humanoid robots are doing some lifting in Amazon's warehouses. But is the human form the ideal shape for the task?

Amazon is testing Agility Robotics' humanoid robot, called Digit, in its US warehouses. Digit is a two-legged robot that can walk and lift boxes, offering a cost-effective alternative to human employees. However, Boston Dynamics' CTO Aaron Saunders argues that humanoid robots may not always be the best form factor for tasks like moving boxes. Agility Robotics' selling point for Digit is its adaptability to existing warehouse infrastructure and the ability to lift objects of various sizes and weights. Boston Dynamics also offers a similar solution with its robot Stretch, which has a crane-like arm and flexible mobility.

Chinese robot developers hope for road out of 'uncanny valley'

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Chinese robot developers hope for road out of 'uncanny valley'

The China Humanoid Robot Developer Conference showcased a range of humanoid robots, attracting attention from investors and the government. One company, Fourier Intelligence, has commenced mass production of its GR-1 bipedal robot, which was even visited by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The industry is expected to boom in the coming years, with the robots potentially being used for elderly care as China's population ages. Efforts are being made to make the robots more human-like, such as by equipping them with video-generated eyes and allowing parents to digitally implant their image into the robot.

Sam Altman's OpenAI wants to get humanoid robots talking. Here's why.

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Sam Altman's OpenAI wants to get humanoid robots talking. Here's why.

OpenAI has teamed up with robotics company Figure AI to develop AI models for humanoid robots. OpenAI believes that robots can have a significant impact on everyday life and work, and has previously invested in robotics startups. Figure AI, backed by Microsoft and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has announced raising $675 million in funding and aims to enhance the capabilities of its Figure-01 robot through this collaboration. The companies plan to explore how highly capable multimodal models can empower humanoid robots in various industries like manufacturing, logistics, and retail.

Robot startup Figure raises $675 mn from Microsoft, Bezos, others

Inshorts · 1y ago

Robot startup Figure raises $675 mn from Microsoft, Bezos, others

Humanoid robot startup Figure AI has raised $675 million from investors including Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos and Microsoft at a $2.6 billion valuation. The US-based startup's funding round also involved OpenAI, NVIDIA, Intel and ARK Invest. Bloomberg reported last week that Bezos' Explore Investments was committing $100 million to the startup, while Microsoft was investing $95 million.

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