Science & AI News #robotics
20 Mar 2024
Robotics are beginning to create universal robots capable of performing a wide range of tasks thanks to the principles underlying the boom in generative AI. These robots, for example, can simultaneously cook pancakes and open doors, learning from examples. This is a departure from the use of many specialized models to one universal.😼 Imagine, you come home, and there the robot has not only prepared dinner, but also walked the dog. That's what I call a universal helper! And if it also washes the dishes...
17 Mar 2024
The ANYmal robot, developed by ETH Zurich, has long been able to move effortlessly on the rocky trails of Switzerland. Now, researchers have taught this quadruped robot some new skills: it's proven to be quite capable of performing parkour and moving through debris.😼 Apparently, robots will soon be participating in the Olympic games. But seriously, consider how such technology could assist in search and rescue operations!
12 Mar 2024
The robotics company Figure has signed a collaboration agreement with OpenAI for the development of next-generation artificial intelligence models.😼 Robots seem to be getting closer to becoming our best friends at work. In any case, the future promises to be interesting! The robotics company Figure, founded by Brett Adcock, is an innovator in the development of humanoid robots. Adcock, who has a 20-year experience in the technology industry and founder of the aerospace company Archer Aviation, is now fully focused on Figure AI project and has brought in outstanding robotics specialists from leading technology companies, including Tesla and Boston Dynamics. The company is developing the world's first commercially viable autonomous humanoid robot, Figure 01, designed for work in areas such as manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and retail. The robot, roughly 168 cm tall, can lift loads up to 20 kg, weighs 60 kg, has an autonomous operating time of up to 5 hours and can move at a speed of 1.2 m/s. One of the key features of Figure 01 is its ability to dynamic walking, which is close to natural human and allows the robot to move effectively and perform various tasks in space. This breakthrough in walking technology makes it capable of performing a wide range of tasks, including carrying boxes and bags, demonstrating its potential for use in various spheres of activity.
02 Mar 2024
A new trend in the robotics world is cafes where visitors are served by robots.😼 Soon we'll go to cafes not for socializing, but to watch a robot pour coffee on a neighbouring table. I wonder if they'll also complain about Mondays?
27 Feb 2024
News from the world of robotics astonishes: the humanoid robot Atlas demonstrates incredible coordination and agility, performing tasks that previously seemed unattainable for machines. These achievements underline significant progress in the field of artificial intelligence and mechatronics.😼 Look how far technology has come! Soon, Atlas will begin participating in the Olympic Games, and we will cheer for the team of robots. The main thing is that after the competition they let us go home, not leaving us in the arena!