Apple Ventures into Home Robotics with Humanoid and Smart Hub Concepts
Apple is exploring both humanoid and tabletop robot designs for smart home applications, with development spanning from simple systems to complex humanoids. While mass production could be years away, the company's unusual transparency about its robotics research suggests a strategic move to attract engineering talent.
Boston Dynamics and RAI Institute Join Forces to Enhance Atlas Robot's AI Learning
Boston Dynamics partners with RAI Institute to advance their Atlas humanoid robot's capabilities through enhanced reinforcement learning techniques. This collaboration merges robotics expertise with AI specialization to accelerate the robot's ability to learn and master new tasks.
Foxconn Partners with UBTech to Deploy Humanoid Robots for iPhone Assembly
Chinese robotics firm UBTech joins forces with Apple's manufacturing partner Foxconn to introduce humanoid robots in iPhone production lines. The Walker S1 robots will handle delicate assembly tasks while improving worker safety, marking a significant step in manufacturing automation.
Nvidia Bets Big on Robotics Revolution with AI-Powered 'Robot Brain'
Nvidia prepares to launch Jetson Thor in 2025, positioning itself at the forefront of the next AI revolution in humanoid robotics. Building on ChatGPT's success, the tech giant sees robotics as a promising new revenue stream in a market expected to reach $165 billion by 2029.
Iron Man-Inspired Exoskeleton Helps People with Paraplegia Walk Again
South Korean researchers have developed WalkON Suit F1, a groundbreaking exoskeleton that enables wheelchair users to walk, climb stairs, and move independently. The 110-pound robotic suit, inspired by Iron Man, uses advanced sensors and motors to replicate natural walking movements.
Emotional Support Robot Startup Shuts Down, Leaving $800 Moxie Devices Bricked
Embodied, creator of the $800 Moxie children's emotional support robot, announces sudden shutdown after failed funding round. The closure will render devices inoperable within days, leaving customers without refunds and children coping with the loss of their robotic companions.
Nvidia Exec Predicts AI Humanoid Robots Will Soon Be as Common as Smartphones
Nvidia's Rev Lebaredian envisions a future where AI-powered humanoid robots become ubiquitous in our daily lives. He argues that recent advancements in AI and computing have brought us closer to overcoming major challenges in robotics, potentially revolutionizing industries from healthcare to manufacturing.
Microsoft's NoShred: Revolutionizing HDD Recycling with Robots
Microsoft unveils an innovative robotic system for disassembling and recycling hard disk drives, aiming to reduce e-waste and recover valuable materials. The 'NoShred' initiative targets a 90% reuse and recycle rate for HDDs by 2025, while maintaining data security.