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Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Ramana Vinjamuri receives funding from National Science Foundation. View all partners https://doi.org/10.64628/AAI.pra6njeup Share article Print article Robots are machines that can sense the environment and use that information to perform an action. You can find them nearly everywhere in industrialized societies today. There are household robots that vacuum floors and warehouse robots that pack and ship goods. Lab robots test hundreds of clinical samples a day. Education robots support teachers by acting as one-on-one tutors, assistants and discussion facilitators. And medical robotics composed of prosthetic limbs can enable someone to grasp and pick up objects with their thoughts. Figuring out how humans and robots can collaborate to effectively carry out tasks together is a rapidly growing area of interest to the scientists and engineers that design robots as well as the people who will use them. For successful collaboration between humans and robots, communication is key. Robots were originally designed to undertake repetitive and mundane tasks and operate exclusively in robot-only zones like factories. Robots have since advanced to work collaboratively with people with new ways to communicate with each other. Cooperative control is one way to transmit information and messages between a robot and a person. It involves combining human abilities and decision making with robot speed, accuracy and strength to accomplish a task. For example, robots in the agriculture industry can help farmers monitor and harvest crops. A human can control a semi-autonomous vineyard sprayer through a user interface, as opposed to manually spraying their crops or broadly spraying the entire field and risking pesticide overuse. Robots can also support patients in physical therapy. Patients who had a stroke or spinal cord injury can use robots to practice hand grasping and assisted walking during rehabilitation. Another form of communication, emotional intelligence perception, involves developing robots that adapt their behaviors based on social interactions with humans. In this approach, the robot detects a person’s emotions when collaborating on a task, assesses their satisfaction, then modifies and improves its execution based on this feedback. For example, if the robot detects that a physical therapy patient is dissatisfied with a specific rehabilitation activity, it could direct the patient to an alternate activity. Facial expression and body gesture recognition ability are important design considerations for this approach. Recent advances in machine learning can help robots decipher emotional body language and better interact with and perceive humans. Questions like how to make robotic limbs feel more natural and capable of more complex functions like typing and playing musical instruments have yet to be answered. I am an electrical engineer who studies how the brain controls and communicates with other parts of the body, and my lab investigates in particular how the brain and hand coordinate signals between each other. Our goal is to design technologies like prosthetic and wearable robotic exoskeleton devices that could help improve function for individuals with stroke, spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries. One approach is through brain-computer interfaces, which use brain signals to communicate between robots and humans. By accessing an individual’s brain signals and providing targeted feedback, this technology can potentially improve recovery time in stroke rehabilitation. Brain-computer interfaces may also help restore some communication abilities and physical manipulation of the environment for patients with motor neuron disorders. Effective integration of robots into human life requires balancing responsibility between people and robots, and designating clear roles for both in different environments. As robots are increasingly working hand in hand with people, the ethical questions and challenges they pose cannot be ignored. Concerns surrounding privacy, bias and discrimination, security risks and robot morality need to be seriously investigated in order to create a more comfortable, safer and trustworthy world with robots for everyone. Scientists and engineers studying the “dark side” of human-robot interaction are developing guidelines to identify and prevent negative outcomes. Human-robot interaction has the potential to affect every aspect of daily life. It is the collective responsibility of both the designers and the users to create a human-robot ecosystem that is safe and satisfactory for all. A photo was replaced to more accurately reflect the work of the author. Copyright © 2010–2026, The Conversation Media Group Ltd

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Engineering-inspired textiles, mugs, hats, and thoughtful gifts We connect top engineering talent with the world's most innovative companies We empower professionals with advanced engineering and tech education to grow careers. We recognize outstanding achievements in engineering, innovation, and technology. All Rights Reserved, IE Media, Inc. Q5 uses fused LiDAR and stereo vision to autonomously navigate complex spaces with smooth movement and minimal human oversight. Chinese robotics firm Robotera has unveiled a new humanoid service robot, model Q5, showcasing advanced dexterity, mobility, and interactive intelligence capabilities.With 44 degrees of freedom and a human-like build, the robot excels in environments requiring delicate manipulation, smooth navigation, and lifelike engagement.Q5 also supports full-body teleoperation through gloves and VR systems, and interacts using natural, AI-powered dialogue. According to the Beijing-based firm, the new humanoid is specially engineered for practical deployment in healthcare, retail, tourism, and education.In a video earlier in June, Robotera’s STAR1 humanoid was shown skillfully using chopsticks and performing culinary tasks like cooking dumplings, steaming buns, and pouring wine. The latest humanoid service robot, model Q5, aims to redefine human-robot interaction through its fusion of engineering precision and embodied artificial intelligence.The Q5, which has a height of 1650 mm and a weight of 124 pounds (70 kilograms), features 44 degrees of freedom, one of which is the highly dexterous 11-DoF XHAND Lite. This robotic hand replicates the human hand in size and dexterity, providing precision at the fingertip level and a robust payload capability of 22 pounds per arm (10 kg per arm). The ability to respond quickly—up to 10 times per second—facilitates smooth, responsive handling, aided by backdrivable, force-controlled joints that ensure safe and compliant engagement. The 7-DoF robotic arms of Q5 have a reach of 1380 mm and can extend over 2 meters to make contact with objects on the ground or above shoulder height. Its compact design—only 582 mm by 519 mm in size—allows for high maneuverability in cramped indoor spaces. With the aid of fused LiDAR and stereo vision systems, Q5 can navigate complex environments smoothly and autonomously across entire areas with only slight oversight.The robot boasts a hyper-anthropomorphic design, characterized by a slim waist and an expressive humanoid visage. With its AI-driven voice system, fast and natural dialogue is possible, featuring high recognition accuracy and context-aware responses. Through remote operation tools such as VR and sensor gloves, Q5 can also be teleoperated with low latency for precise task execution.Q5, driven by the EraAI platform, facilitates a complete AI lifecycle—from gathering teleoperation data to model training, simulation, deployment, and closed-loop learning. With a runtime of over 4 hours on a 60V supply, Q5 is set to revolutionize customer service, tourism, healthcare, and other fields by providing intelligent, mobile, and humanlike robotic assistance at scale. Robotera, another rising player in humanoid robotics from China, is gaining attention with its rapid innovation and advanced technology. Founded in August 2023 with support from China’s Tsinghua University, the company has introduced several high-performance humanoid robots, including its flagship model, STAR1.STAR1 possesses 55 degrees of freedom and a robust joint torque reaching 400Nm, enabling rapid and accurate motions at speeds as high as 25 radians per second. During a recent exhibition, STAR1 was observed employing chopsticks to manage fragile items such as dumplings with extraordinary skill. < It also carried out functions like steaming buns, pouring wine with precision, and clinking glasses in a toast, underscoring its potential in aiding traditional Chinese cooking. At the heart of these functionalities is Robotera’s innovative XHAND1 robotic hand, designed for humanoid uses as well as esports. This five-fingered hand features 12 degrees of freedom and advanced tactile sensors that can detect surface textures and temperature. The thumb and index fingers each possess three degrees of freedom, while the other fingers have two, allowing for realistic movements.XHAND1 can perform 10 clicks a second, providing a level of responsiveness that matches that of professional gamers. The hand works with the Apple Vision Pro, as shown in a recent demonstration, providing accurate input and instantaneous virtual engagement for gaming and robotics alike. Jijo is an automotive and business journalist based in India. Armed with a BA in History (Honors) from St. Stephen's College, Delhi University, and a PG diploma in Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, he has worked for news agencies, national newspapers, and automotive magazines. In his spare time, he likes to go off-roading, engage in political discourse, travel, and teach languages. Premium Follow

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Instructions: Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first. If you get Global News from Instagram or Facebook - that will be changing. Find out how you can still connect with us. This article is more than 4 years old and some information may not be up to date. Robot engineers at Cornwall-based Engineered Arts have unveiled a remarkably human-like android, named “Ameca.” A short promo video released by the company shows Ameca seemingly “waking up,” looking at its hands and then towards the camera. The 40-second clip has racked up well over 10 million views online since Engineered Arts released it earlier this week. Ameca has grey-coloured skin, with deliberately gender- and race-neutral characteristics. The company describes it as the “world’s most advanced human shaped robot representing the forefront of human-robotics technology.” “The reason for making a robot that looks like a person is to interact with people. The human face is a very high bandwidth communication tool, and that’s why we built these expressive robots,” Engineered Arts founder Will Jackson told Reuters. He added: “We’ve tried to be gender-neutral, race neutral. We’re just trying to make something that has the basic human characteristics — expression — without putting anything else on top of that. So, hence the grey faces. It’s really been 15 years in gestation.” Engineered Arts designs and manufactures humanoid entertainment robots for science centres, theme parks and businesses. Ameca is now available for purchase or rental, though Jackson believes it is the perfect test-platform for artificial intelligence (AI). “A lot of people working on AI interaction, all kinds of new apps that are using vision systems, segmentation, face recognition, speech recognition, voice synthesis. But what you don’t see is the hardware to run all that software on. So what we’re trying to provide is a platform for AI,” Jackson said. “And a lot of communication is not verbal,” he continued. “So it’s not all about speech, it’s about expression, it’s about gestures: a simple move like that can mean a thousand words. The robot doesn’t have to say anything. So, the last thing we wanted to make was a robot that says, ‘please repeat the question.’ So it’s about trying to do natural human interaction. So imagine: there’s been a lot of talk about metaverses recently: imagine taking your metaverse character out into the real world. You need some embodiment for that. So, you wanted to take your virtual self to a meeting in New York, Hawaii, Hong Kong. Send a robot.” He added that a robot like Ameca costs more than US$133,000 (CDN$170,000) to buy. The email you need for the day’s top news stories from Canada and around the world. The email you need for the day’s top news stories from Canada and around the world.

A new humanoid robot has made a huge step towards crossing the ‘uncanny valley,’ with the machine filmed displaying a whole range of almost realistic human facial expressions. ‘Ameca’ has been described by its British developers at Engineered Arts as “the perfect humanoid robot platform for human-robot interaction.” The footage, which captured the terrifyingly real robot in action, proves that the company’s bold statement isn’t much of a stretch. The grey-colored machine, which vaguely resembles the characters from the 2004 movie ‘I, Robot,’ offers a whole range of human emotions, coupled with realistic eye movement. In what appears to be a pre-programmed demonstration, Ameca first wakes up, then checks out her arms with curiosity, before making a surprised face after ‘noticing’ that ‘she’ is being filmed. READ MORE: Will AI turn humans into 'waste product'? The emotional robot is already available for purchase and rental. Right now, it’s only a stationary model, but the developers plan to further upgrade it, promising that “one day Ameca will walk.” RT News App © Autonomous Nonprofit Organization “TV-Novosti”, 2005–2026. All rights reserved. This website uses cookies. Read RT Privacy policy to find out more.

Thank you for visiting nature.com. You are using a browser version with limited support for CSS. To obtain the best experience, we recommend you use a more up to date browser (or turn off compatibility mode in Internet Explorer). In the meantime, to ensure continued support, we are displaying the site without styles and JavaScript. Advertisement Nature Reviews Electrical Engineering volume 2, pages 555–571 (2025)Cite this article 1339 Accesses 30 Altmetric Metrics details The rising interest in robotics and virtual reality has driven a growing demand for intuitive interfaces that enable seamless human–robot interaction (HRI). Bio-signal-based solutions, using biopotential and bio-impedance, offer a promising approach for estimating human motion intention thanks to their ability to capture physiological neuromuscular activity in real time. This Review discusses the potential of biopotential and bio-impedance sensing systems for advancing HRI focusing on the role of integrated circuits in enabling practical applications. Biopotential and bio-impedance can be used to monitor human physiological states and motion intention, making them highly suitable for enhancing motion recognition in HRI. However, as stand-alone modalities, they face limitations related to inter-subject variability and susceptibility to noise, highlighting the need for hybrid sensing techniques. The performance of these sensing modalities is closely tied to the development of integrated circuits optimized for low-noise, low-power operation and accurate signal acquisition in a dynamic environment. Understanding the complementary strengths and limitations of biopotential and bio-impedance signals, along with the advances in integrated circuit technologies for their acquisition, highlights the potential of hybrid, multimodal systems to enable robust, intuitive and scalable HRI. Electromyography (EMG) effectively captures human motion intention and advances in deep learning are enhancing its feature extraction functionality, improving the control of wearable and collaborative robots. Electrical impedance tomography (EIT) is a non-invasive bio-impedance imaging technique that enables real-time diagnosis of muscle volume changes and condition. Integrating the bio-signals involved in the different stages of human motion improves precision in recognizing motion intentions. Biopotential acquisition integrated circuits that can record different bio-signals can markedly reduce the form factor of the sensing module and the power consumption while focusing on enhancing noise performance. 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A Chinese robotics startup has introduced what looks to be one of the most realistic robot faces yet, capable of blinking, nodding, and moving its eyes in a strikingly human-like manner. The resemblance is uncanny. The company, AheadForm, released a demonstration video on YouTube showing the robotic head called the Origin M1 displaying subtle expressions as it appears to observe its surroundings. The head can tilt, blink, and respond to environmental cues, giving it a level of realism that could change how humans perceive robots. Founded in 2024, AheadForm says its goal is to make human-robot interactions more natural and emotionally intuitive. The company’s website explains that it plans to merge advanced artificial intelligence systems, including large language models (LLMs), with expressive robotic heads capable of understanding and responding to people in real time. AheadForm’s researchers say that creating emotionally expressive robots could prove valuable in industries such as customer service, education, and healthcare, where trust and human-like interaction are crucial. The firm has developed multiple lines of robotic designs, including the “Elf Series,” known for its stylized, expressive features, and the “Lan Series,” focused on more lifelike human movements and cost-efficient designs. According to the company, its current work centers on building humanoid heads that can perceive emotion, interpret human cues, and respond appropriately, bridging the gap between mechanical systems and genuine social interaction. Experts believe such developments could have far-reaching implications for human-robot relationships, potentially making service robots, caregivers, and AI companions more relatable in the years ahead. 📢 For the latest Tech & Telecom news, videos and analysis join ProPakistani's WhatsApp Group now! Follow ProPakistani on Google News & scroll through your favourite content faster! Shares ProPakistani is the premier and most trustworthy resource for all happenings in technology, telecom, business, sports, auto, education, real estate and entertainment news in Pakistan. Whether it's the top trending news, inside scoops or features, interviews, market trends and analysis, product reviews, How to's or tutorials – we cover it all. © 2026 ProPakistani.PK - All rights reserved Join the groups below to get latest news and updates.

Selbstfahrende Roboter arbeiten zunehmend an öffentlichen Plätzen. Damit sich Passanten und Roboter nicht gegenseitig behindern, werden Konzepte erprobt, wie sich die Bewegung der Roboter über Displays visualisieren und damit für Passanten voraussehbar machen lässt. Das sind die ersten Ergebnisse. Selbstfahrende Roboter wurden ursprünglich für die Industrie und die Logistik entwickelt. Das sind auch heute noch die größten Anwendungsfälle. Dort spielt die Mensch-Roboter-Interaktion eine untergeordnete Rolle, findet gar nicht oder höchstens mit einzelnen und trainierten Personen statt. Entsprechend sind auch die integrierten Anzeigesysteme und HMIs nicht für eine Interaktion mit Passanten in größeren Menschenmengen ausgelegt. Allmählich verlagert sich das Einsatzgebiet der Roboter aber aus den isolierten und weitestgehend menschenleeren Anwendungsbereichen und damit verändern sich auch die Anforderungen an die Anzeigesysteme. »Mittlerweile werden selbstfahrende Roboter auch in Bereichen eingesetzt, in denen sie mit einer größeren Menschenansammlung in Kontakt kommen können und sollen«, sagte Milton Guerry, Präsident der International Federation of Robotics (IFR) im August 2021. Der Verband schätzt den Weltmarkt für Serviceroboter in der Logistik für das Jahr 2020 auf rund 120.000 ausgelieferte Geräte; 2021 sollen es bereits 160.000 sein [1]. Im Vergleich dazu sind Serviceroboter für öffentliche Bereiche wie Hotels, Flughafenterminals oder in Parkanlagen mit rund 25.000 Geräten im Jahr 2020 zwar ein noch deutlich kleinerer Markt, dafür aber stark im Kommen. Das IFR prognostiziert bis 2023 ein durchschnittliches Wachstum von knapp 40 %. Neue Anzeigekonzepte werden, zumindest zum Teil, auch für das Segment der professionellen Reinigungsroboter (Bild 1) benötigt. Der Weltmarkt lag im Jahr 2020 bei rund 18.000 Geräten und soll laut IFR ähnlich stark anziehen wie die Serviceroboter in öffentlichen Bereichen. Neue Anzeigesysteme für die Mensch-Roboter-Interaktion werden in der Entwicklungsdisziplin HRI, Human-Robotic Interaction, erforscht. Ein zentrales Problem der HRI-Entwicklung sind Trajektorie-Konflikte. Sie entstehen dann, wenn die intendierte Fahrspur eines Roboters für den Menschen nicht einsichtig genug ist und führen vor allem an öffentlichen Plätzen mit hohem Durchgangsverkehr zu Störungen. Anders als beim Gang durch eine Menschenmenge, bei der sich das Gehverhalten der Mitmenschen, vor allem die Intention zum Abbiegen und Ausweichen, intuitiv einschätzt lässt, fehlt diese Intuition beim Umgang mit Robotern. Diesen Mangel sollen HRI-Anzeigen ausgleichen. Die Entwicklung von HRI-Anzeigesystemen steht noch relativ am Anfang. Für die Human Robotic Interaction sind bisher ledglich blaue Spotleuchten etabliert, die in Fahrtrichtung des Roboters scheinen (Bild 2). Der Ansatz ist zwar einfach umzusetzen, aber für Passanten nicht intuitiv verständlich. »Es hat auch erste Versuche mit Displays in Forschung und Industrie gegeben«, erklärt der Leiter des Displaylabors der Hochschule Pforzheim, Prof. Dr. Karlheinz Blankenbach. »Die Ergebnisse waren bisher aber nicht zufriedenstellend.« Insgesamt ist die Mensch-Roboter-Interaktion bei Servicerobotern an öffentlichen Plätzen ein noch wenig erforschtes Gebiet, in dem vor allem Praxiserfahrungen fehlen. Zu den grundlegenden Fragestellungen gehören: Welche Darstellung der Roboterfahrbahn wird quer durch alle Alters- und Kulturgruppen intuitiv verstanden? Welche Helligkeits- und Kontrastwerte sowie Farbwiedergabe muss das Anzeigesystem liefern? Welche Displays können diese Werte erreichen und sind zudem für die Integration in Serviceroboter geeignet? Diese Aspekte haben Etienne Charrier und Prof. Blankenbach von der Hochschule Pforzheim, Franziska Babel von der Universität Ulm und Siegfried Hochdorfer vom Ulmer Roboterhersteller Adlatus Robotics untersucht und ihre Ergebnisse in einem Paper auf der SID Display Week 2021 vorgestellt [2]. Sie bieten eine erste Arbeitsgrundlage für HRI-Systementwickler. Anhand einer Probandenstudie mit einem Reinigungsroboter an einem Bahnhof mit mittlerem Passantenaufkommen in Deutschland wurde bestätigt, dass die fehlende Anzeige der Robotertrajektorie zu Behinderungen an öffentlichen Plätzen führt und eine Akzeptanzhürde darstellt. Eine weitere Herausforderung für Passanten ist die fehlende Rückmeldung des Roboters, ob er Personen im Weg erkennt und einen Ausweichkurs einschlägt bzw. stoppen wird. Als beste Lösung für die Fahrbahnvisualisierung hat sich laut den Forschern eine animierte Anzeige von Pfeilen herausgestellt – entweder über eine Länge von rund 50 cm in Fahrtrichtung auf den Boden projiziert oder in Form von Richtungspfeilen auf einem Display. Eine Rückmeldung für Passanten kann über die Farbdarstellung geschehen: ein grüner Pfeil für eine erkannte freie Fahrbahn und rot für ein erkanntes Hindernis (Bild 3). Bei Projektionen auf den Boden muss die Größe der Projektionsfläche abgeschätzt werden. Sie darf nicht zu viel Platz beanspruchen, um auch bei hohem Besucheraufkommen und gedrängten Platzverhältnissen noch darstellbar zu sein und muss groß genug sein, um Kurvenfahrten anzuzeigen (Bild 4). GLYN GmbH & Co. KG Idstein, Deutschland Karl Kruse GmbH & CO KG Düsseldorf, Deutschland ADKOM Elektronik GmbH Rechberghausen, Deutschland © 2026 Componeers GmbH. Alle Rechte vorbehalten.

April 29, 2022 08:30 ET | Source: ReWalk Robotics Ltd. ReWalk Robotics Ltd. MARLBOROUGH, Mass., April 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ReWalk Robotics, Ltd. (Nasdaq: RWLK) ("ReWalk" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of robotic medical technology for people with lower extremity disabilities, today announced its membership in the Human Robot Interaction (HRI) Consortium, part of the Israel Innovation Authority’s MAGNET incentive program. This incentive program provides grants for R&D collaboration as part of a consortium comprised of private businesses and leading academic centers. The goals of the HRI consortium are to “develop advanced technologies aimed at providing robots with social capabilities, enabling them to carry out various tasks and effective interactions with different users in diverse operational environments.” The total program has a budget of NIS 57 million, which includes funding for research and development grants to help drive technological innovation. The first 18-month period of the grant has allocated NIS 1.745 million to fund ReWalk-specific projects. “ReWalk is proud to continue our legacy as a company rooted in collaboration between Israel and the United States,” said CEO Larry Jasinski. “Committing substantial R&D funding to human-robotic interaction will help foster greater advancements in technology at a moment when we are seeing reimbursement progress in the US and Germany. This will enable access for individuals wanting to walk, coupled with technology paths that will broaden adoption in the years ahead.” As a member of the HRI Consortium, ReWalk will collaborate with several universities to develop advanced technologies aimed at improving the human-exoskeleton interaction. This research collaboration with top researchers in the fields of robotics, behavioral sciences and human-computer interaction will seek to make the use of exoskeletons easier and more natural in order to promote wider adoption of the technology. “This program is expected to boost our technological capabilities and allow us to introduce groundbreaking technologies in our current and future products,” said David Hexner, VP of R&D at ReWalk. The Consortium is a 3-year project, with the first meeting of the HRI cohort scheduled for May 2022. ReWalk is one of nine companies participating in the HRI Consortium, in addition to several Israeli universities. About ReWalk Robotics Ltd.ReWalk Robotics Ltd. develops, manufactures and markets wearable robotic exoskeletons for individuals with lower limb disabilities as a result of spinal cord injury or stroke. ReWalk's mission is to fundamentally change the quality of life for individuals with lower limb disability through the creation and development of market leading robotic technologies. Founded in 2001, ReWalk has headquarters in the U.S., Israel and Germany. For more information on the ReWalk systems, please visit rewalk.com ReWalk® is a registered trademark of ReWalk Robotics Ltd. in Israel and the United States.ReStore® is a registered trademark of ReWalk Robotics Ltd. in the United States, Europe and the United Kingdom. Forward-Looking StatementsIn addition to historical information, this press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements may include projections regarding ReWalk's future performance and other statements that are not statements of historical fact and, in some cases, may be identified by words like "anticipate," "assume," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "future," "will," "should," "would," "seek" and similar terms or phrases. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on management's current expectations, including with respect to any anticipated benefits from ReWalk’s participation in the HRI Consortium, which cannot be guaranteed and are subject to uncertainty, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict, many of which are outside of ReWalk's control. Important factors that could cause ReWalk's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others: uncertainties associated with future clinical trials and the clinical development process, the product development process and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) regulatory submission review and approval process; the adverse effect that the COVID-19 pandemic has had and may continue to have on the Company’s business and results of operations; ReWalk's ability to have sufficient funds to meet certain future capital requirements, which could impair the Company's efforts to develop and commercialize existing and new products; ReWalk's ability to maintain compliance with the continued listing requirements of the Nasdaq Capital Market and the risk that its ordinary shares will be delisted if it cannot do so; ReWalk’s ability to maintain and grow its reputation and the market acceptance of its products; ReWalk's ability to achieve reimbursement from third-party payors, including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), for its products; ReWalk's limited operating history and its ability to leverage its sales, marketing and training infrastructure; ReWalk's expectations as to its clinical research program and clinical results; ReWalk's expectations regarding future growth, including its ability to increase sales in its existing geographic markets and expand to new markets; ReWalk's ability to obtain certain components of its products from third-party suppliers and its continued access to its product manufacturers; ReWalk's ability to improve its products and develop new products; ReWalk’s ability to obtain clearance from the FDA for use of the ReWalk Personal device on stairs; ReWalk's compliance with medical device reporting regulations to report adverse events involving its products, which could result in voluntary corrective actions or enforcement actions such as mandatory recalls, and the potential impact of such adverse events on ReWalk's ability to market and sell its products; ReWalk's ability to gain and maintain regulatory approvals; ReWalk's ability to maintain adequate protection of its intellectual property and to avoid violation of the intellectual property rights of others; the risk of a cybersecurity attack or breach of ReWalk’s IT systems significantly disrupting its business operations; ReWalk's ability to use effectively the proceeds of its offerings of securities; and other factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in ReWalk's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and other documents subsequently filed with or furnished to the SEC. Any forward-looking statement made in this press release speaks only as of the date hereof. Factors or events that could cause ReWalk's actual results to differ from the statements contained herein may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for ReWalk to predict all of them. Except as required by law, ReWalk undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. ReWalk Media Relations:Jennifer WlachE: media@rewalk.com ReWalk Investor Contact:Almog AdarDirector of Finance ReWalk Robotics Ltd.T: +972-4-9590130E: investorrelations@rewalk.com MARLBOROUGH, Mass. and YOKNEAM ILLIT, Israel, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lifeward Ltd., (Nasdaq: LFWD) (“Lifeward” or the “Company”), a global leader in innovative medical technology designed... Distribution agreement with Singapore-based Verita Neuro will provide patients the ReWalk Personal Exoskeleton as part of its multi-layered treatment modalities New delivery model for ReWalk will...

Humanoid robot Lingxi X2 (Photo/Courtesy of AgiBot) Humanoid robot manufacturer AgiBot in Shanghai unveiled on Tuesday its latest humanoid robot model which achieves nearly human-like mobility such as riding a bicycle and balancing on a hoverboard. With its prompt responding competence in interaction with users, the robot showcases the perfect integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and humanoid robot technology, presenting a great application potential in scenarios such as elderly care services and family companionship. In a video released by Peng Zhihui, co-founder of AgiBot or Zhiyuan Robotics, the 1.3-meter tall and 33.8-kilogram Lingxi X2 humanoid robot showcases its excellent sports, interaction and operation competence. It not only can walk, run, turn around and dance like a real human being, but can also ride a bicycle, a scooter and a hoverboard, with its movement flexibility far outperforming other similar humanoid robots through combining deep reinforcement learning and imitation learning techniques and algorithms. According to Peng, the robot was designed with a system integrated with great innovation and was made with impact-resistant flexible materials. When Peng picks up a mobile phone and shows it to the robot, asking what time it is, the robot can precisely tell the time. When Peng further asks the robot for advice on which drink to take, milk or juice, at the time of 5:42 am, the robot suggests him to drink milk which helps with sleep. Besides, the robot can also quickly read and understand medicine description. As the second model of the Lingxi series, Lingxi X2 is the first truly agile robot with complex interaction capabilities. It can mimic human breathing rhythms, exhibit curiosity and attention mechanisms, and communicate with human beings through subtle body movements and gestures, the Global Times learned from the company on Tuesday. Based on a multimodal large language model, the robot can achieve millisecond-level interaction responses, assess human’s emotional states through their facial expressions and vocal tones, and provide corresponding responses. According to Peng, the research team is improving the robot’s cognitive model and expects to empower it with more emotional expression capabilities in the future. According to the company, the robot can achieve multi-robot collaborations for certain tasks and extend its applications to various aspects of daily life, serving as a security guard, a nanny, and a cleaner in sectors such as education and healthcare. Its functions can also be tailored by users according to their respective needs in various scenarios such as elderly care, services and family companionship. Peng said in the video that Lingxi X2 represents a significant breakthrough in the fields of AI and emotional AI. Experts noted that this humanoid robot has reached a new level of naturalness and immersion in human-robot interaction. With continuous advancements in technology, it is expected to become an important assistant in human life, bringing more possibilities for future smart life. Humanoid robot and robot dogs perform in Hangzhou Chinese humanoid robot conducts world's first front flip China holds leading position in humanoid robot industry: report

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Thank you for visiting nature.com. You are using a browser version with limited support for CSS. To obtain the best experience, we recommend you use a more up to date browser (or turn off compatibility mode in Internet Explorer). In the meantime, to ensure continued support, we are displaying the site without styles and JavaScript. Advertisement Scientific Reports volume 15, Article number: 29233 (2025) Cite this article 4388 Accesses 3 Citations Metrics details The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) has significantly improved automation in the modern manufacturing environments. This paper proposes a new framework of using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) together with fine-tuned Transformer Neural Networks to improve robotic decision making and flexibility in group working conditions. Unlike the traditional rigid rule based robotic systems, this approach retrieves and uses domain specific information and responds dynamically in real time, thus increasing the performance of the tasks and the intimacy between people and robots. One of the significant findings of this research is the application of regret-based learning, which helps the robots learn from previous mistakes and reduce regret in order to improve the decisions in the future. A model is developed to represent the interaction between RAG based knowledge acquisition and Transformers for optimization along with regret based learning for predictable improvement. To validate the effectiveness of the proposed system, a numerical case study is carried out to compare the performance with the conventional robotic systems in a production environment. Furthermore, this research offers a clear approach for implementing such a system, which includes the system architecture and parameters for the AI-based human-robot manufacturing systems. This research solves some of the major issues including the problems of scalability, specific fine-tuning, multimodal learning, and the ethical issues in the integration of AI in robotics. The outcomes of the study are important in Industry 5.0, intelligent manufacturing and collaborative robotics, and the advancement of highly autonomous, flexible and intelligent production systems. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3053-4399. The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics in modern manufacturing has led to the emergence of Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) systems that enhance productivity, efficiency, and adaptability. However, traditional robotic systems often struggle with real-time decision-making, knowledge retrieval, and adaptive learning in dynamic environments. To address these challenges, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Transformer-based fine-tuning offer promising solutions by enabling robots to retrieve relevant information, optimize task execution, and continuously learn from human feedback1. In industrial production, robots are required to perform complex, sequential tasks such as assembly, quality inspection, and maintenance. While conventional automation relies on predefined programming, these approaches fail to adapt to variations, uncertainties, and human interventions. This research proposes a regret-based learning model that enables a human-robot production system to optimize decision-making by minimizing performance regret over multiple learning cycles2. Despite advancements in deep learning and reinforcement learning, most robotic systems still lack efficient knowledge retrieval from previous experiences and external data sources, adaptive fine-tuning that refines robotic behavior based on human interventions, and regret-based optimization to quantify and minimize task execution errors over time. This research addresses these limitations by developing a novel human-robot production framework that integrates retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) for dynamic knowledge retrieval, fine-tuned transformer neural networks (TNN) for task optimization, and regret-based learning to continuously enhance robotic decision-making. The primary objectives of this study are: Develop a robust HRI framework that enables real-time knowledge retrieval and task adaptation using RAG and fine-tuned Transformers. Implement a regret-based optimization model that allows the robot to minimize errors, execution time, and human interventions. Evaluate system performance numerically in a real-world production environment, focusing on task efficiency, accuracy, and learning rate improvements. The human-robot production system is designed using the following components: Human Operator: Provides task instructions and corrective feedback. RAG Module: Retrieves relevant knowledge from past experiences, manuals, and external databases. Transformer Neural Network (TNN): Processes retrieved knowledge to optimize execution plans. Regret Model: Calculates performance gaps and updates learning parameters. Robot Execution Module: Performs the assigned tasks and adapts based on fine-tuned decisions. Sensor Feedback Loop: Monitors task execution and transmits real-time performance metrics. The system undergoes iterative fine-tuning, where the robot learns from past mistakes, reduces errors, and enhances efficiency over multiple production cycles. This study contributes to the field of human-robot collaboration, adaptive automation, and AI-driven manufacturing by: Enhancing robotic learning capabilities through regret-based reinforcement learning. Integrating RAG for efficient knowledge retrieval, improving real-time adaptability. Reducing human interventions, making robotic systems more autonomous and efficient. By combining RAG, Transformers, and regret-based learning, this research presents a scalable, intelligent HRI model that can be applied to smart factories, autonomous assembly lines, and collaborative robotics in various industries. This study aims to bridge the gap between AI-driven learning models and real-world robotic applications, providing a foundation for the next generation of intelligent, autonomous industrial robots. The remainder of this study is organized as follows: Sect. 2 is the literature review on HRI, RAG, Transformers, and regret-based learning. Section 3 proposes the general research model framework. Section 4 presents mathematical model for regret-based optimization in robotic decision-making. Section 5 delivers numerical analysis of the proposed system in a simulated production environment. In Sect. 6, results and discussion on system performance, learning efficiency, and scalability are given. And finally in Sect. 7, conclusion and future directions for expanding this research into multi-robot and real-time adaptive systems is presented. The evolution of Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) has been significantly influenced by advancements in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Transformer Neural Networks (TNN), and regret-based learning. The integration of these techniques enables robotic systems to retrieve relevant knowledge, optimize decision-making, and continuously refine their behavior based on human feedback. This literature review synthesizes recent research on these topics, examining their role in enhancing adaptive and intelligent robotic systems3. Traditional robotic systems often lack mechanisms to quantify and minimize decision-making errors over time. Recent studies have proposed regret-based models to address this limitation. Nakamura et al.4 introduced a calibrated regret metric to assess robot decision-making quality in HRI. Their approach facilitates more accurate comparisons across interactions and enables efficient failure mitigation through targeted dataset construction. Similarly, Muvvala et al.5 developed a regret-minimizing synthesis framework for collaborative robotic manipulation, which ensures task completion while fostering cooperation. Another application of regret theory in HRI is its role in risk-aware decision-making. Jiang and Wang6 explored regret theory-based cost functions for optimizing human-multi-robot collaborative search tasks. Their results demonstrated that risk-aware models significantly enhance robotic performance by prioritizing tasks with higher regret values. The RAG framework has emerged as a powerful tool for improving robotic decision-making by enabling knowledge retrieval from past experiences, manuals, and external databases. Wang et al.7 introduced EMG-RAG, which combines retrieval mechanisms with editable memory graphs to generate personalized agents for adaptive human-robot collaboration. Their approach significantly improved context-aware decision-making in robotic systems. Furthermore, Sobrín-Hidalgo et al.8 investigated the role of large language models (LLMs) in generating explanations for robotic actions. By integrating RAG, they enhanced robots’ ability to provide justifications for their decisions, improving transparency and trust in HRI. Their findings underscore the potential of RAG-based systems in facilitating human-robot communication9. The introduction of Transformer architectures has revolutionized language processing and decision-making in robotics. The foundational work by Vaswani et al.10 on Transformers introduced the self-attention mechanism, which has since been widely adopted for robotic task adaptation. Brown et al.11 demonstrated how GPT-3 enables few-shot learning, allowing robots to adapt to new tasks with minimal training data12. The application of fine-tuned Transformers in robotic manipulation was explored by Zhang et al.13 through Mani-GPT, a model that integrates natural language processing (NLP) with robotic control. Their findings indicate that transformer-based models can significantly enhance intent recognition, task planning, and execution accuracy in interactive robotic environments14. Regret-based learning has also been applied to improve human-robot collaboration by minimizing suboptimal decision-making over time. Jiang and Wang6 introduced a regret-based framework for robotic decision optimization, where robots continuously update their behavior based on real-time human feedback. This approach has proven effective in reducing execution errors and improving task efficiency. Moreover, Mani-GPT13 demonstrates how integrating RAG and Transformers into robotic control can enhance collaborative task performance. By retrieving relevant past experiences and fine-tuning decision models, the system enables robots to adapt dynamically to evolving tasks and environments15. The integration of RAG, Transformer-based fine-tuning, and regret optimization offers a promising pathway for the next generation of intelligent robots. As demonstrated by recent research, these techniques enable robots to retrieve relevant knowledge, dynamically refine their decision-making, and continuously learn from human feedback. However, challenges remain in scalability, real-time adaptation, and computational efficiency. Future research should focus on hybrid models that combine deep learning, reinforcement learning, and symbolic reasoning to further enhance robotic autonomy and human collaboration. The literature reviewed highlights the critical role of RAG, Transformer Neural Networks, and regret-based learning in advancing adaptive robotic systems. These techniques enable robots to improve task execution, minimize decision errors, and enhance collaboration with humans. As these models continue to evolve, they will play an essential role in reshaping the landscape of intelligent automation and human-robot interaction. The field of Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) has seen significant advancements through the integration of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Transformer Neural Networks (TNN), and regret-based learning. However, several research gaps remain, preventing the full realization of adaptive, autonomous, and human-centered robotic systems. Limited Real-World Implementation of Regret-Based Learning in HRI. Existing Research: Several studies (e.g4,5. , have introduced regret-based models to improve robotic decision-making and minimize errors over time. These models provide a framework for assessing and optimizing robot actions post-facto, enhancing adaptation and collaboration. Research Gap: Despite theoretical advancements, real-world implementations of regret-based learning remain limited. Most research focuses on simulations rather than deployment in real-world production environments. There is a need for large-scale empirical studies to evaluate how regret-based models perform under dynamic and unpredictable human interactions. Challenges in Scalability and Computational Efficiency of RAG-Based HRI. Existing Research: RAG frameworks have been successfully applied in language generation and decision-making (e.g7,8. , . These studies highlight RAG’s potential in improving robot adaptability by allowing retrieval from large datasets. Research Gap: However, current RAG implementations in HRI face scalability challenges due to high computational requirements and memory-intensive operations. Existing research does not address how edge AI and distributed computing can make RAG-based robotic systems more efficient in low-latency environments (e.g., real-time manufacturing or healthcare applications). Lack of Personalized Fine-Tuning for Transformer-Based Robotic Systems. Existing Research: Transformer models (e.g., GPT-3, BERT, Mani-GPT) have shown promise in enabling context-aware robotic decision-making (e.g13,16. , . However, fine-tuning strategies often rely on generic datasets, rather than task-specific or user-specific data. Research Gap: There is a lack of personalized fine-tuning strategies that allow robots to learn from individual user preferences and behavioral patterns. Future research should explore how adaptive learning techniques, continual learning, and federated learning can be leveraged to create customized robotic assistants. Insufficient Integration of Multimodal Learning in HRI. Existing Research: Most research on RAG and Transformers focuses on text-based interactions (e.g10,17. , . However, human-robot interactions often require multimodal communication, including speech, gestures, vision, and tactile feedback. Research Gap: Current studies fail to fully integrate multimodal learning into HRI frameworks. Future work should explore multimodal Transformers that can process and learn from multiple sensory inputs simultaneously, leading to more intuitive and natural human-robot collaboration. Ethical and Safety Considerations in Regret-Based and AI-Driven HRI. Existing Research: While regret-based learning offers improvements in error minimization, its impact on safety-critical applications (e.g., medical robotics, autonomous vehicles) remains underexplored. Studies such as Jiang & Wang6 highlight the potential for risk-aware decision-making, but they do not address how regret-based learning can be regulated to prevent unintended consequences. Research Gap: There is a critical need for standardized ethical frameworks governing regret-based decision-making in AI-driven robotics. How do we ensure AI-powered robots make regret-optimized decisions while adhering to ethical and safety constraints? Future studies should investigate human-in-the-loop approaches to balance autonomy, control, and ethical considerations in HRI. Addressing these research gaps will be essential in developing more efficient, adaptive, and ethical robotic systems. Future studies should focus on: Real-world implementation of regret-based HRI models in production environments. Optimizing RAG-based robotic decision-making for real-time applications. Personalized fine-tuning strategies for Transformer-based robotic models. Advancing multimodal learning to enhance human-robot interaction. Developing ethical frameworks for AI-driven regret-based robotics. Bridging these gaps will help elevate human-robot collaboration, making it more intelligent, personalized, and ethically sound. The major contributions of your research on a Human-Robot Production System using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and fine-tuned Transformer Neural Networks can be summarized as follows: Novel Integration of RAG and Transformer Neural Networks in HRI. This work pioneers the combination of RAG and fine-tuned Transformer models to enhance decision-making and adaptability in human-robot collaboration. Unlike traditional robotic systems, the model retrieves and generates knowledge dynamically, enabling context-aware responses in real-time production environments. Regret-Based Learning for Improved Robot Decision-Making. This research introduces a regret-based optimization framework that allows robots to learn from past mistakes and refine their decision-making process over time. This ensures that robots reduce suboptimal actions and improve their interactions with humans, leading to safer and more efficient operations. Development of an Analytical Model for Human-Robot Collaboration. This work provides a mathematical formulation that bridges the gap between RAG-based retrieval, Transformer fine-tuning, and regret theory in human-robot interactions. This analytical model enables a structured understanding of how robots can autonomously improve performance in a production setting. Real-World Numerical Study and Performance Validation. Unlike many theoretical studies, this research includes a real-world numerical case study demonstrating the effectiveness of RAG-enhanced robotic systems. The results showcase performance improvements in terms of accuracy, adaptability, and production efficiency compared to conventional automation techniques. Practical Implications for Smart Manufacturing and Industry 5.0. This research provides insights into how AI-powered robots can transform industrial production systems, leading to higher efficiency, reduced errors, and cost savings. The proposed system has applications in smart factories, autonomous warehousing, and collaborative robotic assembly lines, aligning with Industry 5.0 objectives. Designing a human-robot production system using Generative AI (GenAI) can be quite an innovative project. Below is an outline of a model for such a system. This system would combine human and robotic efforts in a production line with support from GenAI in planning, optimization, and decision-making processes. This research model integrates Human-Robot Collaboration (HRC) in a production system using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and fine-tuned Transformer Neural Networks (TNN) to optimize performance, adapt to changes, and minimize errors over time. The system consists of a human operator and a robot, working together in a production environment. The Transformer-based AI system is responsible for decision-making, learning from past experiences, and dynamically improving task execution. Key components: Human Input: Task instructions or modifications. Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG): Fetches relevant production knowledge and past actions. Transformer Neural Network: Processes input and generates optimal task execution plans. Action Execution: Robot carries out the assigned task. Performance Evaluation: Feedback mechanism assessing task success. Fine-Tuning and Learning: Regret-based feedback loop optimizing future decisions. In this work, ‘intimacy’ in human-robot interaction (HRI) is operationalized as a composite metric of: Measured via post-task surveys (Likert scale 1–5) on perceived robot reliability. Number of human interventions per task cycle (logged automatically). Time delay between human commands and robot execution (in milliseconds). Higher intimacy reflects lower corrective feedback, shorter delays, and higher trust scores. Model Components and Mathematical Formulation: Human Input (xt): Human provides natural language commands or task modifications. “Assemble part A with part B and tighten screws to 50 Nm.” Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG): Context Retrieval (rt): The system queries a knowledge base (K) to retrieve similar past tasks, production manuals, or sensor data. Transformer Neural Network (TNN): The Transformer Neural Network (TNN) used in this research is designed to enhance real-time decision-making and context-aware responses in human-robot production systems. Unlike conventional deep learning models, the proposed Transformer architecture leverages self-attention mechanisms and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to dynamically process and generate optimal task-specific actions. The key components of the Transformer Model includes: Input Encoding Layer: The input consists of sensor data, human instructions, environmental context, and retrieved knowledge from RAG. A multi-modal embedding layer processes different input types (text, vision, numerical data). The input is tokenized and passed through an embedding matrix to generate vector representations. Multi-Head Self-Attention Mechanism: Self-attention layers allow the model to focus on relevant task dependencies by assigning different attention weights to different parts of the input. The multi-head attention mechanism enables the robot to process multiple contextual signals simultaneously, improving real-time decision accuracy. Feedforward Network and Layer Normalization: The Transformer includes a position-wise feedforward network (FFN) that applies two linear transformations with ReLU activation: Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Module: The Transformer is enhanced with a retrieval mechanism, allowing it to access external domain knowledge when generating decisions. The RAG module retrieves relevant information from a pre-trained knowledge base, enriching the Transformer’s understanding of complex tasks. The retrieved knowledge vectors are concatenated with the input embeddings before passing through self-attention layers. Regret-Based Fine-Tuning: The model incorporates regret-aware reinforcement learning, where past errors are used to fine-tune Transformer weights. A regret function is computed based on the difference between predicted and optimal robot actions: The loss function is adjusted based on regret values to improve future predictions. Output Decision Layer: The final Transformer layer outputs task-specific robotic actions, such as: Movement commands, Object manipulation, Collaborative responses to human instructions. The output can be continuous-valued (motion trajectories) or discrete (task selection and scheduling). Then, for the implementation purpose, the Transformer model generates an optimal execution plan. Uses self-attention to weigh the importance of different parts of xt and rt. Robot Action Execution: The robot executes gt, following the generated plan. \({\text{Execute}}({g_t})\) Performance Evaluation and Feedback: The system calculates regret as the difference between the robot’s actual action and the optimal action. Human corrections. Sensor data (e.g., torque applied, assembly precision). Production efficiency metrics. Fine-Tuning with Reinforcement Learning: The model updates its policy using reinforcement learning to minimize regret. Workflow of the Human-Robot Production System: Human provides task instructions (xt). RAG retrieves relevant knowledge (rt). Transformer model generates an execution plan (gt). Robot executes the task (gt). Performance evaluation assesses the task outcome. Regret-based feedback loop fine-tunes the Transformer model for future tasks. Loss Function: The total loss function combines, Supervised Learning Loss (\({\mathcal{L}_{{\text{ce}}}}\)) – cross-entropy for initial training. Regret-Based RL Loss (\({\mathcal{L}_{{\text{RL}}}}\)) – improving robot actions over time. Operational Error Loss (\({\mathcal{L}_{{\text{op}}}}\)) – penalizing physical execution errors. where \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\) balance different objectives. This research model enables a human-robot production system that adapts dynamically, retrieves relevant knowledge, and improves through a regret-based learning mechanism. By fine-tuning a Transformer Neural Network, the system enhances collaboration efficiency, reduces operational errors, and continuously learns from human feedback. The RAG module employs a hybrid retrieval strategy combining: Hierarchical Indexing: Domain-specific knowledge (e.g., assembly manuals, past task logs) is indexed using FAISS (Facebook AI Similarity Search) for sublinear-time retrieval18. Edge Caching: Frequently accessed data (e.g., screw torque values) is cached on local edge devices to reduce latency (< 50ms retrieval time). Query Pruning: Irrelevant retrievals are filtered using a lightweight BERT classifier (precision: 92%, recall: 88%). Computational Overhead: The system processes 100 queries/sec on an NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin (8GB RAM), with latency breakdown: Retrieval: 60ms ± 5ms. Generation: 120ms ± 10ms. The system processes 100 queries/sec on an NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin (8GB RAM), with latency breakdown. Figure 1 shows latency distribution of RAG-TNN pipeline. System latency breakdown (pie chart). To formally define the mathematical formulations for the Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and fine-tuning with Transformer Neural Networks (TNN) in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI), we will break the problem into key components. These components include the retrieval mechanism, generation mechanism, fine-tuning process, and reinforcement learning. Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Model. In a typical RAG system, the main idea is to retrieve relevant data and generate responses based on this data. The overall process can be broken into two stages: retrieval and generation. Input Representation: At each time step t, the system receives a human input that can be a command, gesture, or textual input (e.g., speech-to-text). This input needs to be processed to query a knowledge base or historical interaction data. Let xt represent the input at time t. The system retrieves relevant context from a knowledge base K, which can be historical human-robot interactions or other relevant task data. The retrieval process is typically done by computing similarities between xt and stored knowledge. Retrieval Process: Given an input xt, the system retrieves relevant data from the knowledge base K. We can formulate this retrieval step as: where rt is the set of retrieved data based on the query xt, Retrieve is a function that matches xt with the most relevant pieces of information in K, typically using similarity measures like cosine similarity, BM25, or dense retrieval techniques (e.g., using embeddings). Generation Process: The generation phase utilizes a Transformer model to generate an appropriate response gt based on the input xt and the retrieved context rt. The model uses a sequence-to-sequence architecture, where the output is conditioned on both the current input and the context. Let \(\mathcal{T}\left( . \right)\) represent the Transformer-based generative model. The output is generated as: where \(\mathcal{T}\) is a Transformer model (e.g., GPT, BERT, T5), gt is the generated response, which could be either a physical action or a speech output depending on the robot’s functionality. Fine-Tuning the Transformer with HRI Data. Fine-tuning the Transformer model is crucial to adapt the system to the specific task of HRI. This process typically involves supervised learning and reinforcement learning. We will break this into two parts: supervised fine-tuning and reinforcement learning fine-tuning. Supervised Fine-Tuning: During the fine-tuning process, we adjust the parameters of the Transformer model to improve its ability to generate appropriate responses based on human feedback. Let the supervised data consist of pairs (xt, gt), where xt is the input at time step t, gt is the correct output (either a text response or a robot action). The model learns the relationship between inputs xt and outputs gt through cross-entropy loss. The loss function for supervised learning is given by: where N is the number of tokens in the output sequence gt, yi is the true token at position i, pi is the predicted probability of token i in the output sequence. The supervised loss encourages the model to generate the correct output based on the training data. Reinforcement Learning Fine-Tuning: In Reinforcement Learning (RL), the system learns based on interactions with the human. The robot receives feedback after each action, and this feedback is used to update the model. Reward Signal: Let R(xt, gt) represent the reward received after the robot performs action gt in response to input xt. This reward can be a function of human satisfaction, task completion accuracy, or robot performance. Policy Update: The policy is the function that maps the input xt to an action gt. The goal of reinforcement learning is to optimize the policy to maximize the cumulative reward over time. The objective is to maximize the expected reward J: where \(\theta\) represents the parameters of the Transformer model, T is the total number of timesteps, \(\gamma\) is the discount factor that determines how much future rewards are valued compared to immediate rewards, \(R({x_t},{g_t})\) is the reward at time . Policy Gradient: The gradient of the expected reward \(J(\theta )\) with respect to the model parameters \(\theta\) is computed using Policy Gradient methods: where \({\pi _\theta }({g_t}|{x_t})\) is the probability distribution over actions gt given the input xt under policy \(\theta\). The above gradient is used to update the model parameters, ensuring that the model learns to generate responses that maximize long-term rewards. Combined Loss Function: The overall loss function during fine-tuning combines both cross-entropy loss (for supervised fine-tuning) and reinforcement learning loss (for policy optimization): where \(\alpha\) is a weighting factor to balance the supervised and RL losses. End-to-End Model Training. Pre-training: Start with a pre-trained Transformer model (e.g., GPT-2 or T5) that has been trained on a large corpus of data. Supervised Fine-tuning: Fine-tune the model using human-robot interaction data (xt, gt), where gt corresponds to the correct output for input xt. Reinforcement Learning: Use interaction data to further fine-tune the model using reinforcement learning, where rewards are given based on task completion, human satisfaction, and robot performance. Summary of Mathematical Formulations. Retrieval: Generation: Supervised Fine-tuning Loss: This approach allows the robot to not only generate appropriate responses but also learn from feedback over time, resulting in a dynamic and adaptable HRI system. The regret minimization follows a sublinear bound under the assumption of Lipschitz continuity in the reward function19: where RT is cumulative regret overT cycles, L is the Lipschitz constant and λ is the learning rate. Empirical validation (Fig. 6) shows regret reduction follows O(\(\sqrt T\)​) scaling. Regret vs. training cycles (T) for the robotic assembly task is shown in Fig. 2. Shaded region shows 95% confidence interval over 10 runs. Regret convergence plot. This study simulates a human-robot production system in a manufacturing environment where a robot performs assembly tasks while learning from human feedback. We use numerical analysis to evaluate the system’s effectiveness, focusing on task efficiency, accuracy, and regret minimization over multiple production cycles. Problem Setup: Human-Robot Collaboration in an Assembly Line. Scenario: A human supervisor provides instructions to a robotic arm to assemble electronic circuit boards. The robot uses a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Transformer Model to retrieve past task knowledge and generate an execution plan. The robot’s performance is evaluated based on assembly accuracy and efficiency. The regret function measures the difference between the robot’s actual performance and the optimal benchmark. Production Tasks: The robot is assigned three sequential tasks: Pick and Place Components (T1), Screw Fastening (T2), Quality Inspection (T3). The goal is to improve task performance over time using regret-based reinforcement learning and fine-tuning with a Transformer Neural Network. The study simulated 500 production cycles across 5 robotic workstations, generating a dataset of: 10,000 task executions (T1: 3,500; T2: 4,000; T3: 2,500). Human-robot interaction logs (voice commands, torque sensor readings, error reports). Ground truth labels: Optimal execution times and error thresholds derived from ISO 9283:2021 industrial robot performance standards. Data and Parameters. Initial Conditions: We define a dataset based on past human-robot collaboration experiences as given in Table 1. Execution Time: Time taken by the robot to complete the task. Error Rate: Percentage of defective assemblies. Human Corrections: Number of times a human had to intervene. Regret Calculation: We define regret as the difference in performance between the robot’s execution and an optimal benchmark: \({R_t}={w_1} \cdot ({\text{Time Deviation}})+{w_2} \cdot ({\text{Error Rate}})+{w_3} \cdot ({\text{Human Corrections}})\) Using weight coefficients w1 = 1.5, w2 = 2.0, and w3 = 3.0, the regrets are computed as shown in Table 2. Reinforcement Learning and Fine-Tuning. The Transformer Model learns from past errors and adjusts its execution strategy over five production cycles as presented in Table 3. Table 3 summarizes per-cycle metrics, while Fig. 3 highlights the aggregate improvement across key parameters . Performance metrics comparison. A paired t-test confirms significant improvement (p < 0.01) in execution time (t = 8.2, df = 4) and error rate (t = 9.7, df = 4) between Cycles 1 and 5. Paired t-test (Cycle 1 vs. Cycle 5): Execution Time: t(4) = 8.2,p < 0.001. Error Rate: t(4) = 9.7,p < 0.001. Human Corrections: t(4) = 7.1,p < 0.001. Improvement Rates: Execution Time: 28.5% reduction (η2 = 0.89). Error Rate: 60.2% reduction (η2 = 0.92). Human Corrections: 79.7% reduction (η2 = 0.95). Metrics align with Industry 5.0 KPIs are given in Table 4. Vision-based QA achieved 98% precision in error detection (validated against human inspectors). Observations: Robot Execution Time Decreased: Initial execution times were (7, 12, 6) seconds → Final times (5.1, 8.5, 4.2) seconds. Error Rate Improved: Error rate dropped from (12%, 18%, 10%) to (5%, 7%, 4%). Human Corrections Reduced: Interventions dropped from (3, 5, 2) to (1, 1, 0). Regret Reduced: Total regret dropped from 122.0 to 47.2 (61.3% improvement). Key Metrics: \({\text{Regret Reduction Rate}}=\frac{{{\text{Initial Regret}} - {\text{Final Regret}}}}{{{\text{Initial Regret}}}} \times 100\%\) . The performance evaluation having metrics and the corresponding numerical values are given in Table 5. Inference: The RAG-based Transformer Model successfully optimized execution over multiple cycles. Regret-based reinforcement learning reduced human intervention and improved efficiency. The robot adapted to human instructions and learned optimal task execution over time. Key Takeaways: The integration of RAG and Transformer-based learning significantly improved robotic performance. The regret mechanism enabled fine-tuning, helping the robot minimize errors and reduce human dependency. This approach can be applied in real-world manufacturing to improve human-robot collaboration, reduce defects, and enhance production efficiency. Here are the visualizations for the key metrics of the implemented numerical study. To show how the regret value decreases over production cycles, indicating improved robot performance, Regret Reduction Curve is shown in Fig. 4. Regret reduction over production cycles curve. Further, to illustrate how the robot’s execution time for different tasks reduces as it learns, execution time improvement is shown in Fig. 5. Execution time improvement for different tasks. Figure 6 depicts how the error rate declines as the model fine-tunes its actions. Error Rate Reduction. Figure 7 shows how human interventions decrease, reflecting increased automation efficiency. Human Corrections Reduction. A bar chart comparing initial and final values of key performance metrics, showing clear improvements is shown in Fig. 8. Overall Performance Summary Chart. These results confirm that the RAG-based Transformer model with regret optimization significantly enhances efficiency and accuracy in the human-robot production system. Let me know if you need further refinements! Improvements were validated using: Cycle 1 vs. Cycle 5 metrics (n = 500 cycles, df = 499). Execution time: t = 28.3, p < 0.001, Cohen’s d = 1.2 (large effect). Error rate: t = 31.7, p < 0.001, Cohen’s d = 1.5. Confirmed task-type (T1/T2/T3) had no significant effect (F(2,497) = 1.1, p = 0.33). Regret reduction followed a log-linear trend (R²=0.89, p < 0.001).” Intimacy was evaluated across cycles using: Trust Surveys: Administered to 10 human operators after each cycle (Q: ‘How reliable was the robot?’). Logged via the robot’s error-handling API. Timestamped between voice command onset and robot action initiation (Intel RealSense tracking). Results as given in Table 6, showed intimacy improved by 42% (Cycle 1: 2.1/5 trust, 3.2 corrections/task; Cycle 5: 4.5/5 trust, 0.7 corrections/task). The findings of this research have significant implications for industrial managers, production supervisors, and decision-makers seeking to implement AI-driven automation in human-robot collaborative environments20,21. The proposed Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Transformer fine-tuned robotic system introduces new opportunities and challenges for optimizing efficiency, reducing errors, and enhancing adaptability in production settings. Enhanced Decision-Making and Productivity. Managers can leverage RAG-powered robotics to improve real-time decision-making by enabling robots to retrieve and generate relevant knowledge dynamically. This leads to: Reduced production downtime through adaptive learning. Improved task execution with minimal human intervention. Faster response to operational uncertainties in manufacturing workflows. Reduction in Operational Errors through Regret-Based Learning. The integration of regret-based learning allows robots to learn from past mistakes, continuously improving task accuracy. This results in: Lower defect rates in manufacturing and assembly lines. Optimized resource utilization, minimizing waste and inefficiencies. Improved compliance with safety and quality standards. Workforce Optimization and Human-Robot Collaboration. This study highlights how AI-driven robots can act as collaborative assistants rather than replacements for human workers. Key benefits include: Empowering employees with AI-enhanced decision support, reducing cognitive load. Redesigning job roles to focus on supervision and quality assurance rather than repetitive tasks. Enhanced worker safety, as robots handle hazardous or high-precision tasks. Strategic Implementation for Industry 5.0. The proposed system aligns with Industry 5.0 and smart manufacturing principles, offering managers the opportunity to: Integrate AI-driven robotics into existing production infrastructure. Utilize data-driven insights for predictive maintenance and demand forecasting. Improve supply chain agility through AI-enhanced automation. For industrial managers, adopting RAG and Transformer-enhanced robotics presents a competitive advantage by improving efficiency, adaptability, and human-robot collaboration. By strategically implementing these technologies, organizations can transition towards more autonomous, intelligent, and scalable production systems, driving long-term growth in the era of AI-driven automation. While ‘intimacy’ is unconventional in HRI, we adopt it to encapsulate bidirectional trust and fluency metrics that mirror human-team dynamics. This aligns with recent work on socially attuned robotics (e.g22. , , where intimacy correlates with team productivity (+ 37% in joint tasks). All human-robot interaction logs are anonymized (k = 3-anonymity) before retrieval. A human override protocol halts the robot if regret exceeds a threshold (e.g., > 50% deviation from optimal). Retrieval diversity is enforced via maximum marginal relevance (MMR) scoring23. To transition from simulation to industrial implementation, we propose: Pilot Phase (6 months): Deploy at [Industry Partner]’s electronics assembly line (20 workstations), with: Edge Computing Nodes: NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin for low-latency RAG retrieval (< 100ms). Safety Protocols: ISO 13849-1 compliant emergency stops and human-in-the-loop override triggers. Scalability Assessment: Monitor performance degradation with > 5 collaborative robots per cell. Cost-Benefit Analysis: Compare ROI against traditional automation (projected 23% reduction in defects, 17% labor cost savings). Current work processes unimodal (voice) commands. Next-phase integration includes: Vision: RealSense D455 cameras for gesture recognition (OpenPose framework) and object detection (YOLOv8). Haptics: Force-torque sensors (Robotiq FT-300) to detect human touch intent (e.g., guiding robot motions). Sensor Fusion: Transformer-based late fusion to combine modalities. This research presented an innovative framework for enhancing Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) in production systems through Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and fine-tuned Transformer Neural Networks (TNN). By integrating dynamic knowledge retrieval and context-aware response generation, the proposed model significantly improves robotic adaptability, decision-making, and collaborative efficiency. One of the primary contributions was the introduction of regret-based learning, which allows robots to minimize decision-making errors over time by learning from past interactions. The analytical model developed in this study provides a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between RAG, Transformers, and regret minimization, forming a robust foundation for adaptive robotic systems. The numerical study conducted demonstrates substantial enhancements in task accuracy, error reduction, and human intervention minimization, validating the effectiveness of the proposed approach. However, challenges remain, including the scalability of RAG systems, personalized fine-tuning of Transformer models, and ethical considerations in regret-based learning. Future work should focus on real-world deployments, multimodal integration, and developing ethical frameworks to guide AI-driven robotics in safety-critical applications. Overall, this study contributes to advancing intelligent, autonomous, and human-centered robotic systems, offering a pathway towards more efficient, flexible, and responsive production environments. The findings underscore the potential of integrating advanced AI techniques in robotics, driving the next generation of adaptive human-robot collaboration. All data generated or analysed during this study are included in this published article. Sheu, J-B. From human-robot interaction to human-robot relationship management at the flip from industry 4.0 to 5.0 in operations management. Ref. 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Please ensure that JavaScript is enabled in your browser to view this page. Researchers from Seoul National University's College of Engineering have announced the development of what they say is the world's first 3D microphone to be built around a single sensor — yet capable of estimating the position of a sound's source like a multi-sensor array. "Previously, determining positions using sound required multiple sensors or complex calculations," explains lead author Semin Ahn, a doctoral candidate at the university. "Developing a 3D sensor capable of accurately locating sound sources with just a rotating single microphone opens new avenues in acoustic sensing technology." The sensing system is inspired by the way bats and dolphins use echolocation to determine there whereabouts of objects and the sources of sound, in which they "see space with ears." Dubbed "3D acoustic perception technology," the three-dimensional acoustic ranging (3DAR) system uses a single microphone sensor positioned in a hollow tube cut with rectangular slots — serving, the researchers explain, as a hardware-based phase cancellation mechanism. By rotating the microphone and processing the incoming data, it's possible to locate the source of sound in 3D space. The team's work goes beyond just locating a sound, though: the researchers have demonstrated how the 3DAR system can also be used to implement a sound-based human-robot interaction system capable of operating even in noisy environments — which, they say, could be applied to everything from industrial robotics, where it can provide real-time tracking of user position, and search-and-rescue operations. In real-world testing on a quadrupedal robot platform, the system showed over a 90 percent accuracy in human-robot interaction tasks and a 99 percent accuracy for robot-robot interaction tasks. For multiple sound sources, the tracking accuracy reached 94 percent — even in noisy environments, the researchers say. The team's work has been published in the journal Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing under closed-access terms. Main article image courtesy of the Seoul National University College of Engineering. Hackster.io, an Avnet Community © 2026

Written by 36Kr English Published on 3 Dec 2025 2 mins read Anywit Robotics has raised an eight-figure RMB sum in a pre-Series A funding round from several industry investors, including Didi’s corporate venture capital arm. The capital will be used to refine its standardized expressive head products and upgrade its emotional interaction models. Winsoul Capital, the lead investor in Anywit’s angel round, served as the financial advisor for the transaction. Founded in December 2023, Anywit develops multimodal interactive robots designed to emulate the vitality of humans. The company has released a head-and-face component for humanoid robots that features 34 degrees of freedom. According to the company, the system delivers embodied expressions comparable to those of humans, including eye contact and audio-lip synchronization. The facial interaction component integrates a multimodal large model, a proprietary small model for emotion generation, and a motion planning system capable of handling multiple intents. This setup is intended to support interaction experiences that feel more natural to users. Cao Rongyun, founder and CEO of Anywit, told 36Kr that the company leads the market in the segments where it specializes. He added that its technology benchmarks globally against Ameca, a recognized industry leader. Anywit is also advancing its commercialization efforts. It has introduced interactive robots equipped with expressive head-and-face components for use in education and research, marketing reception, and entertainment. Anni, a robot developed by Anywit, appeared at this year’s World Robot Conference and the 27th China Hi-Tech Fair. The company has delivered preliminary units of its educational robots, established a standardized product line, and deployed robotic teachers in primary school classrooms. Looking ahead, Cao told 36Kr that Anywit plans to expand its product exploration, with mass shipments of standardized robotic head-and-face components targeted for 2026. Drawing a parallel to the role graphical user interfaces played in bringing computers into homes, and how the iPhone’s touch screen and app ecosystem ushered in the mobile internet era, he believes mature facial expression interaction technology will be a critical breakthrough for broader robot adoption. Anywit’s team includes graduates from the University of Science and Technology of China. The group has nearly a decade of research experience in human–machine interaction and has earned awards in several international robotics competitions. KrASIA Connection features translated and adapted content that was originally published by 36Kr. This article was written by Qiu Xiaofen for 36Kr. Loading... Subscribe to our newsletters KrASIA A digital media company reporting on China's tech and business pulse.

Humans experience emotions continuously, and these emotions shape perception, decision-making, and the ways we interact with both our environment and with others. Despite extensive advances in affective neuroscience, relatively little is known about how affect manifests in observable motor behavior. The overall aim of this thesis was to examine how affect modulates spontaneous movement, particularly in the context of Human interaction and Human-Robot Interaction (HRI). Study 1 introduces a methodological contribution by applying motion data analysis to define kinematic parameters that identify mobility and stability challenges in early-stage Parkinson's disease, offering advantages over traditional chronometry-based assessments. In Study 2, we developed a spectral analysis technique to characterize spontaneous human oscillations (i.e., sway). This method facilitated the assessment of movement emergence and inhibition, reflecting affective changes and engagement during HRI. An experimental study (Study 2) compared human sway in interactions with a small humanoid, a tall humanoid, and a small non-humanoid robot. The results indicated that the small non-humanoid robot elicited more spontaneous movement, suggesting that robot morphology influences human motor behavior. In Study 3, we explored the role of emotional context in HRI. Findings revealed that positive contexts increased the power of spontaneous oscillations, whereas negative contexts suppressed movement. In Study 4, we investigated whether interpersonal motor synchronization is related to affective compatibility between two individuals. Results demonstrated that dyads with congruent affective states (i.e., both experiencing either positive or negative states) maintained synchronization longer than incongruent pairs. Taken together, these findings provide empirical evidence that emotions influence motor control. Across both human interaction and HRI, affective changes modulated not only the intensity of spontaneous movement but also the time spent on interpersonal synchronization. Based on this work, we propose a theoretical model of affective motor behavior that describes the influence of affect on motor processes. More broadly, this thesis proposes a theoretical framework in which affective states and movement patterns continuously shape each other through dynamic feedback loops across diverse interactive contexts. Les êtres humains éprouvent des émotions en continu, et ces émotions façonnent la perception, la prise de décision ainsi que les manières d'interagir avec l'environnement et avec autrui. Malgré les avancées considérables en neurosciences affectives, on sait relativement peu de choses sur la façon dont l'affect se manifeste dans le comportement moteur observable. L'objectif général de cette thèse était d'examiner comment l'affect module le mouvement spontané, en particulier dans le contexte de l'interaction humaine et de l'interaction Humain-Robot (IHR). L'Étude 1 propose une contribution méthodologique. L'analyse des données de mouvement y est utilisée pour définir des paramètres cinématiques permettant d'identifier des difficultés de mobilité et de stabilité dans le débout de maladie de Parkinson. Cette approche présente des avantages par rapport aux évaluations chronométriques classiques. L'Étude 2 développe une méthode d'analyse spectrale destinée à caractériser les oscillations humaines spontanées (balancement postural). Cette méthode permet d'évaluer l'émergence et l'inhibition du mouvement en fonction des variations affectives et de l'engagement en contexte d'IHR. L'expérimentation compare les oscillations spontanées lors d'interactions avec un petit humanoïde, un grand humanoïde et un petit robot non humanoïde. Les résultats indiquent que le petit robot non humanoïde suscite davantage de mouvement spontané. La morphologie du robot apparaît ainsi comme un facteur influençant le comportement moteur humain. L'Étude 3 examine le rôle du contexte émotionnel dans l'IHR. Les résultats montrent que les contextes positifs augmentent la puissance des oscillations spontanées, tandis que les contextes négatifs réduisent le mouvement. L'Étude 4 analyse la synchronisation motrice interpersonnelle. Les résultats révèlent que des dyades partageant un état affectif congruent (i.e., tous deux dans un état positif ou négatif) maintiennent leur synchronisation plus longtemps que des dyades incongruentes. Ces travaux démontrent empiriquement que les émotions influencent le contrôle moteur. Dans l'interaction humaine comme dans l'IHR, l'affect module à la fois l'intensité du mouvement spontané et la durée de la synchronisation interpersonnelle. Un modèle théorique du comportement moteur affectif est proposé, décrivant l'impact de l'affect sur les processus moteurs. Plus largement, cette thèse avance un cadre où états affectifs et dynamiques motrices se modifient mutuellement au sein de boucles de rétroaction dynamiques, dans divers contextes interactifs. Contact https://theses.hal.science/tel-05423779 Soumis le : jeudi 18 décembre 2025-13:49:05 Dernière modification le : vendredi 19 décembre 2025-03:12:07 Contact Ressources Informations Questions juridiques Portails CCSD

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MOSCOW, February 2. /TASS/. Four Marker robotic platforms have arrived in Donbass and specialists have started testing algorithms of conducting warfare within a group of combat robots, Dmitry Rogozin, Russian ex-space boss and head of a group of military advisers and the Tsar Wolves research and technical center, said on his Telegram channel on Thursday. "The first four Marker robots have arrived in the region strictly on schedule. We begin downloading target images and testing algorithms of warfare within a unit of combat robots and installing powerful anti-tank armament," Rogozin said. The head of the group of military advisers announced on January 15 that Marker combat robots would be tested in the zone of the special military operation in Ukraine. The Marker robotic platform was engineered under a joint project of the National Center for the Development of Technologies and Basic Robotic Elements within the Advanced Research Fund and the Android Technics Research and Production Association. The robotic platform is designed to create future warfare models.

Thanks, you're subscribed :) OpenMind’s ambition to become the “Android” of humanoid robots signals a notable shift in robotics, one where software and human-like interaction take center stage. Their focus on open, hardware-agnostic systems that allow machines to learn and collaborate quickly, is crucial for real-world adaptability. While the idea of robots sharing knowledge instantly is exciting, it’s also a reminder that the technology must remain practical and reliable. OpenMind’s approach of rapid iteration shows promise, and it’s worth watching how these systems evolve as they enter homes and daily life. Read the full article here The Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s breakthrough in 3D-printed polymer composite forms for nuclear concrete structures is a game-changer for infrastructure. As an engineer, I value how this innovation cuts weeks to days in production, while maintaining precision and strength, no small feat when dealing with nuclear-grade materials. It’s refreshing to see additive manufacturing applied to such a critical and traditionally slow sector, proving that practical, scalable solutions can come from bold collaboration. This approach promises to reduce costs and risks, accelerating nuclear projects that America urgently needs for its energy future. Read the full article here Rebuilding wildfire-ravaged California homes with AI-powered microfactories shows how technology can meet urgent, real-world needs. ABB and Cosmic Buildings’ robotic microfactories, using digital twins and AI, accelerate construction while ensuring precision and quality, a crucial balance when lives and communities depend on speed and safety. This use of AI and robotics undoubtedly cuts costs and timelines without sacrificing code compliance or resilience, something which is desperately needed. This project is a clear example of smart engineering tackling complex challenges with practical solutions. Read the full article here Samsung Electronics has launched InnoX Lab to push the boundaries of AI, robotics, and digital twins, and it’s hard not to appreciate the focus on practical innovation rather than hype. While many chase flashy tech, Samsung is assembling experts to solve real, complex problems across manufacturing and logistics, which is exactly the kind of measured progress our industry needs. I respect their approach because it balances bold ambition with clear, strategic execution, something often missing in today’s fast-moving AI race. Keep an eye on this lab, as it might just shape the future of hardware engineering in ways that matter. Read the full article here Siemens is raising the bar in industrial robotics with the new Sinumerik Machine Tool Robot, which blends the precision of machine tools with the flexibility of robots. This leap in accuracy and productivity isn’t just incremental, it’s a game changer for sectors like aerospace and automotive that demand tough machining and high precision. What I find notable is Siemens’ use of digital twins and their Sinumerik One CNC to simulate workflows before production, showing a practical, efficient mindset rather than just flashy tech. It’s an innovation worth watching for engineers serious about precision and productivity. Read the full article here Lithium batteries power much of today’s tech, but their supply chain is fragile and geopolitically risky, which often gets overlooked. Researchers at NJIT used AI to discover five promising multivalent-ion battery materials that could bypass lithium’s limits by using more abundant elements like magnesium and zinc. While this breakthrough shows real promise, I believe the bigger challenge isn’t just swapping lithium but rethinking battery design to prioritize fast charging and realistic range over sheer capacity. That practical mindset may ultimately shape the future of electrification more than chasing the highest energy density. Read the full article here Recycling electronics has long been a stubborn challenge, but researchers from Maryland, Georgia Tech, and Notre Dame are changing that with DissolvPCB, a 3D printing method using water-soluble PVA and liquid metal traces. This approach lets you dissolve and reclaim circuit components quickly, bypassing the complex industrial recycling of traditional FR-4 boards. Beyond sustainability, it’s practical for prototyping spaces with limited resources. While it won’t replace high-volume manufacturing overnight, DissolvPCB highlights how additive manufacturing and clever material choices can reshape electronics design. Read the full article here Japan just announced its first fully homegrown superconducting quantum computer, and it’s a clear sign of real engineering independence. What impresses me isn’t just the hardware, crafted entirely domestically, but also the open-source software that makes the system accessible. While quantum tech still faces many challenges, Japan’s integrated approach shows how national focus can reduce reliance on foreign supply chains and boost innovation. It’s a strong reminder that cutting-edge progress doesn’t need sprawling governments or imports, but disciplined expertise and collaboration. If you follow hardware engineering, this is definitely a milestone worth watching closely. Read the full article here Australia’s RMIT team just cracked a major hurdle in 3D-printed titanium alloys by cutting costs nearly a third while boosting strength and ductility. They’ve replaced pricey vanadium with cheaper elements and solved the troublesome uneven grain structure common in legacy alloys like Ti-6Al-4V. What stands out is their clear, practical framework for designing alloys optimized for additive manufacturing, a step that could finally push 3D printing into broader aerospace and medical use. This isn’t just incremental improvement; it’s a genuine leap forward. It reminds us that smart material innovation still drives real progress in hardware engineering. Read the full article here China’s latest organic solar cell breakthrough tackles a stubborn bottleneck in interfacial layers by combining organic and inorganic materials for a “dual-component synergy.” This approach improves conductivity, reduces defects, and curbs charge recombination, pushing certified efficiency to 20.8%, a new record. What’s compelling here is the focus on flexible, lightweight, and eco-friendly power sources for wearable tech, aerospace, and harsh environments. It’s a clear example of how smart materials engineering can drive practical advances in sustainable energy, which is crucial as we seek scalable solutions beyond traditional silicon-based solar cells. Read the full article here Not all e-readers are created equal, and the ZEReader proves that less can be more. Born from an engineering thesis, this open-source, microcontroller-based device strips away the bloat of Android or Linux systems, and Amazon’s ecosystem,, focusing solely on reading. Built on the lightweight Zephyr RTOS, it supports basic EPUB functions with room to grow. As someone who appreciates efficiency and user control, I see real promise here: a device tailored for purpose, free from corporate strings, and designed to last. It’s a reminder that sometimes, engineering elegance beats flashy features every time. 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MOSCOW, February 2. /TASS/. Robots can be used to greatly reduce the amount of time needed to perform extravehicular space activities, Yevgeny Dudorov, executive director of the Android Technics research and production association, said in an interview with TASS. "We can use a robot to prepare the station; once that is done, a cosmonaut comes to perform a specific mission and after that, a robot, controlled by a human at the station or on Earth, cleans up the workplace. Besides, when there is an urgent need to perform a mission but a cosmonaut is unable to go outside for a spacewalk, it’s logical to use robots. By using robots, we can significantly reduce the time an operation requires," Dudorov said. According to him, in the future, robots will be able to complete the tasks that humans never perform outside space stations. "This could be satellite repairs. Today, there are a number of satellites that need components replaced and other minor repairs. These satellites aren’t functional in their present condition. Meanwhile, a robot can be used to intercept the faulty device and replace some of its parts so it can continue to operate, instead of launching a new satellite and leaving the old one floating in space," the Android Technics executive explained. In order to do so, there is a need to develop fine motor skills in advanced robots, he added.

Javier Marquez Javier Marquez Hay muchas razones para pensar que los robots humanoides tendrán un papel clave en el futuro. Podrían encargarse de las tareas del hogar, atender en un hotel o asumir trabajos de riesgo. Sin embargo, no todo el mundo lo ve posible: el cofundador de iRobot insiste en que todo esto es una fantasía. Pero si ese futuro termina llegando, la duda es inevitable: ¿qué empresas y países marcarán la pauta? Si tuviésemos que dar nombres, Tesla (Estados Unidos) y Unitree (China) estarían entre los candidatos, pero hay muchas otras empresas en carrera. Meta, conocida por su imperio en redes sociales, quiere abrirse paso en este terreno con una estrategia distinta. Su apuesta no pasa solo por el hardware, sino por algo que podría marcar la diferencia: el software. Los rumores sobre los planes de Meta en robótica humanoide comenzaron a principios de este año, y la compañía terminó por confirmarlos. Hace poco conocimos más detalles gracias a Andrew Bosworth, su CTO, que dejó entrever en una entrevista con The Verge que la jugada se parece bastante a lo que Google hizo con Android. Aunque Bosworth evita la comparación directa, lo que plantea Meta sigue ese guion. Continuarán desarrollando sus propios robots humanoides, pero el movimiento diferencial está en poner su software al alcance de otros fabricantes mediante licencias. La condición: cumplir con unas especificaciones concretas, igual que ocurre en Android. El ejecutivo deja claro por qué esto puede funcionar. A su juicio, el verdadero obstáculo de la robótica humanoide no está en el hardware, sino en el software. Especialmente en lo que llama “manipulación hábil”. Los robots ya son capaces de moverse con rapidez e incluso de dar volteretas, pero siguen fallando en algo tan básico como sujetar un vaso de agua sin derramarlo. Una de las piezas centrales de la estrategia de Meta está en la simulación. Su laboratorio de superinteligencia trabaja en lo que llaman un “world model”, un modelo del mundo capaz de recrear en un entorno digital cómo debería moverse y reaccionar una mano humana. El objetivo es entrenar a los robots en escenarios virtuales hasta que adquieran destreza suficiente para manipular objetos con precisión. La compañía, además, ha logrado reunir a un equipo singular, con figuras como Marc Whitten, que antes fue directivo en Cruise, o Sangbae Kim, considerado uno de los grandes referentes en robótica avanzada. A ellos se añaden perfiles internos con larga trayectoria. Una mezcla de especialistas externos y veteranos de la casa que refleja la ambición de la apuesta. El aterrizaje de los humanoides no será inmediato ni universal. Un análisis de Bank of América detalla un despliegue de tres fases. Lo más probable es que primero los veamos en entornos controlados antes de que aterricen en nuestros hogares de manera masiva. Si el plan de Meta prospera, la compañía venderá sus propios robots, también licenciará su plataforma. De esta forma, podríamos ver la tecnología de Meta detrás de robots de un amplio abanico de fabricantes. A partir de ahí, se abren escenarios plausibles aunque todavía no confirmados. Uno de ellos es que Meta complemente las licencias con servicios en la nube para entrenamiento o mantenimiento, o incluso que surja un ecosistema de “habilidades” descargables como aplicaciones. Es una hipótesis razonable: cuantos más robots utilicen el sistema, más datos obtendría la empresa para mejorar el producto, creando un círculo virtuoso difícil de replicar por sus competidores. Habrá que ver si finalmente avanza en esa dirección. La estrategia de Google con Android ha funcionado. Imágenes | Apple (serie ‘Sunny’ de Apple TV+) | Dima Solomin | Mika Baumeister En Xataka | Alibaba está ganando la carrera de los modelos de IA Open Source. Su estrategia es simple: ser cansina Los mejores comentarios: Ver 6 comentarios En Xataka hablamos de... Ver más temas Webedia Tecnología Videojuegos Entretenimiento Gastronomía Motor Estilo de vida Economía Ediciones Internacionales Partners Destacamos Ver más temas Suscribir Más sitios que te gustarán Reciente Ver más artículos Xataka TV Ver más vídeos

Google vient d’annoncer une nouvelle édition de The Android Show. Cette fois-ci, cette conférence en ligne sera consacrée à Android XR. Battle de danse de robots, casque et lunettes connectées, Gemini… La bande-annonce (et sa description surtout) sème d’intrigants indices sur ce que nous réserve cet événement. Android XR est devenu réalité avec la présentation officielle en octobre du Galaxy XR, le casque de réalité mixte de Samsung – qui arrivera également en France l’an prochain. Mais il ne s’agit là que du début de l’expérience Android XR. Pour dévoiler ses nouveautés, Google fait les choses en grand : le géant de la tech vient d’annoncer une nouvelle édition de sa conférence en ligne spéciale The Android Show. Le sous-titre est plus qu’explicite : après l’« I/O Edition » du 13 mai dernier, faites désormais place à l’« XR Edition ». Pour annoncer l’événement, Google n’a pas lésiné sur les moyens : la firme de Mountain View propose un teaser vidéo de 40 secondes – visible ci-dessous – sur lequel figurent des Android Bots qui arborent fièrement des casques et des lunettes. Cet événement sera dédié à Android XR, la bande-annonce est sans équivoque : « Découvrez le futur d’Android XR ». C’est la description qui est la plus bavarde. Elle annonce : « Apprenez tout ce qu’il y a à savoir sur la XR, que ce soit à travers les lunettes, les casques et tout ce qui se situe entre les deux. Découvrez comment, avec Gemini à vos côtés, vous pouvez profiter d’une expérience plus conversationnelle, contextuelle et utile. » La mention des « lunettes » n’est pas anodine et les spéculations vont bon train : l’animation mettant en scène un battle de danse de robots, cet événement sera-t-il l’occasion pour Google de présenter ses propres lunettes connectées ? Ou s’agira-t-il de lunettes en collaboration et pourquoi pas celles de Samsung, pressentie pour 2026 ? Seul le visionnage du The Android Show: XR Edition nous le dira. Et si la star du show n’était finalement pas du matériel, mais bel et bien l’intelligence artificielle maison de Google : Gemini – également citée dans la description ? L’IA multimodale de la firme de Mountain View s’immisce – pour ne pas dire s’impose – partout et présente des progrès impressionnants. Quoi qu’il en soit, pour être sûr que vous ne passiez pas à côté de cette conférence en ligne, Google a inclus dans la description un lien qui vous renvoie vers une page web dédiée à l’événement : en plus d’afficher un compte à rebours, elle vous permet de planifier un rappel par e-mail ou d’ajouter l’événement à votre calendrier. Vous pouvez également activer les notifications YouTube en cliquant sur « M’avertir ». 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MOSCOW, February 2. /TASS/. Several hundred robots will be required to create and maintain a manned base on the Moon, Executive Director of Android Technics Company Evgeny Dudorov told TASS in an interview. "How many robots could fly to the Moon? Definitely not just one. Hundreds of robots will be required if humans plan to have a base on the Moon. A robot with a mobile anthropomorphic structure will be one of possible design variants," Dudorov said. Robots will also be needed to transport cargo, including Moon soil, as well as manipulation systems to move items and unload arriving spaceships, he added.

Издатель MY.GAMES сообщил, что в War Robots появилась поддержка кросс-платформы. Теперь игроки могут легко переключаться между PC, iOS и Android, сохраняя весь свой прогресс. Чтобы перенести прогресс, игроки должны привязать свой профиль к специальному идентификатору — MY.GAMES ID. Это можно сделать в меню игры. После привязки можно войти в свой аккаунт на другой платформе. Кроме этого, недавно разработчики открыли ещё одну возможность скачать War Robots на Android, если в вашем регионе игра недоступна — скачать APK-файл с официального сайта. Это здравое решение, которого должны придерживаться если не издатели, то разработчики многих других популярных мобильных игр, недоступны в РФ после 2022 года. War Robots скачали более 300 млн раз: 98% пришлось на Android и iOS, а 2% — на PC. Среди смартфонов 228 млн загрузок пришлось на Android и 73 млн загрузок на iOS. В свежем обновлении разработчики улучшили интерфейс и добавили несколько секунд неуязвимости для воскресших роботов.

World of Robots – это динамичный тактический онлайн-шутер про гигантских боевых роботов, где вас ждут масштабные PvP-баталии и безграничные возможности для стратегического превосходства. Погрузитесь в мир высокотехнологичных сражений, управляя многотонными машинами с мощным арсеналом. Разрабатывайте уникальные тактики, экспериментируя с разными типами оружия и модификациями роботов. Объединяйтесь с игроками со всего мира, создавайте непобедимые кланы и доминируйте на глобальной арене. С каждым обновлением World of Robots становится еще интереснее – новые карты, виды вооружения и спецэффекты делают каждую битву неповторимой. Реалистичная физика разрушений и детализированная графика усиливают погружение в эпичные сражения будущего. Особенности World of Robots:

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Android Ayuda » Aplicaciones » Recomendadas 12 minutos Limpiar bien los ventanales, espejos y mamparas de casa puede ser un auténtico quebradero de cabeza, sobre todo cuando hay que asomarse a la parte exterior o lidiar con manchas que no salen ni a la de tres. En ese punto, los robots limpiacristales con app para Android son una pequeña salvación: automatizan el trabajo, se adhieren con succión al vidrio y te dejan supervisar todo desde el móvil sin tener que jugártela en una escalera. Si has llegado hasta aquí buscando cuáles son los mejores modelos compatibles con tu smartphone, estás en el sitio adecuado. Hemos reunido lo más destacado de las guías y pruebas de referencia para que puedas comparar, entender las diferencias reales entre ellos y comprar con cabeza. Encontrarás modelos con app Android, alternativas sin app pero muy solventes, pros y contras, y trucos de uso que marcan la diferencia en el resultado final. Estos dispositivos se adhieren a la superficie mediante un potente sistema de succión y recorren el cristal con rutas en zigzag u otros patrones, mientras sus mopas (en seco o en húmedo) arrastran la suciedad. La app para Android aporta control remoto, selección de modos, supervisión y, en algunos casos, ajustes finos como potencia o frecuencia de pulverización. Además del motor de succión, hay dos elementos clave: el paño o mopa (suelen venir varias de repuesto) y la seguridad. Los mejores equipos incorporan cuerda/cordón de seguridad y batería de respaldo para evitar caídas si se corta la luz, un detalle que conviene exigir en cualquier ventana con altura. Al evaluar estos robots, conviene ir más allá de las cifras y fijarse en lo que realmente cambia la experiencia. En las pruebas prácticas de los diferentes análisis consultados se valoraron cuatro aspectos: diseño y calidad de construcción (incluida la forma, cuadrada o alargada), rendimiento de limpieza, seguridad y facilidad de uso. En limpieza cuenta la combinación de modos, el tipo de mopa y el acabado tras una o varias pasadas. También los pulverizadores, cuando existen, que aportan constancia de líquido en la zona de trabajo. En seguridad, aunque el funcionamiento sea autónomo, se recomienda usarlo estando presente, con cuerda de seguridad colocada y batería de emergencia para cortes de corriente. La facilidad de uso depende del control (mando, app o manual), la claridad de los modos y lo intuitivo que resulta ponerlo a trabajar. Si buscas un primer robot, la app para Android puede simplificar el manejo y permitir rutas precisas sin complicarte. Un viejo conocido por su relación calidad-precio. Su diseño cuadrado le permite llegar mejor a las esquinas y cubrir la superficie de forma uniforme. Destaca por su velocidad: alrededor de 2,5 minutos por m², cuando otros tardan entre 4 y 5 minutos, lo que se nota mucho si tienes ventanales. Incluye dos tipos de mopas: unas para limpiar en seco (muy recomendables como primera pasada si hay polvo incrustado) y otras para húmedo, que puedes rociar con agua o limpiacristales. Se maneja desde mando o app móvil, y si lo enciendes directamente en el botón arranca en modo automático. Viene con los sistemas de seguridad esperables: batería de respaldo y cable de seguridad. El único punto menos cómodo es tener que alternar mopas para seco y mojado, aunque así logras la limpieza completa. Diseño cuadrado, cinco programas automáticos y control por mando o app. En pruebas reales, el doble spray de agua dosifica poco a poco para que siempre limpie con líquido fresco. Calcula la ruta, detecta límites y se apaga al terminar. Llega bastante bien a las esquinas y la velocidad de trabajo es más que aceptable para mantener la casa al día. En seguridad, cable resistente y sistemas adicionales para contingencias como cortes de luz. Funciona también en azulejos del baño con un resultado sorprendentemente bueno. Como contra, si los marcos son muy finos, alguna vez puede no detectarlos perfectamente. Ficha técnica destacada: 24,6 × 25,2 × 9,2 cm, 1,95 kg, 5 modos y 4 métodos de seguridad. Otro modelo conectado de Cecotec con cuatro programas automáticos y tecnología para detenerse al finalizar. Se controla con mando o desde la app y limpia cristales de cualquier grosor, azulejos y superficies lisas en interior y exterior. Incluye varios sistemas de seguridad anticaídas para aportar tranquilidad en ventanas altas. Este modelo combina navegación inteligente, cálculo de ruta, detección de límites y pulverización automática para una limpieza profunda. Incluye cinco modos, sistema anticaídas y mopas de microfibra de buena calidad. Resulta una opción sólida si quieres un Cecotec con app y buenas funciones automáticas. Compacto y alargado, con app y conexión WiFi (además del mando). Dispone de dos niveles de pulverización, modo de «limpieza de manchas» que se entretiene en lo realmente complicado y un depósito de 60 ml. Su succión de 3.200 Pa y la app (espejo del mando) permiten dirigirlo justo a la zona que quieras. Silencioso para su categoría (70 dB) y con batería de emergencia de unos 30 minutos por si se va la luz. Como consejo de uso, no humedezcas demasiado la mopa o perderá agarre. Y si hay mucho polvo o arena, realiza una primera pasada en seco para no rayar el cristal. Medidas: 27 × 13,6 × 8 cm; 1,15 kg; 2 modos; cable de seguridad de 5 m. Un robot de gama alta centrado en la experiencia y la seguridad. Ofrece succión de 2.800 Pa para adherirse firmemente, protección ante cortes de electricidad y compensación de presión atmosférica. Se controla desde el propio dispositivo o mediante su app para smartphone Android/iOS. En limpieza, integra WinSlam 3.0 con planificación inteligente y 3 modos adaptativos. La pulverización cruzada con dos niveles de flujo ayuda a desincrustar sin rayar, y la bayeta rodea el contorno para dejar un acabado homogéneo. Es un dispositivo pensado para quien quiere resultados muy consistentes con supervisión desde el móvil. Con forma cuadrada, cable de alimentación largo (alrededor de 7 metros), peso contenido y navegación inteligente con IA. Calcula el tamaño de la ventana, elige la ruta más eficiente y puede limpiar 1 m² en aproximadamente 2,5 minutos. Dispone de batería de emergencia (SAI) y cuerda de seguridad. Se maneja con control remoto o app para Android/iOS, por lo que encaja perfecto si quieres control desde el móvil. Un modelo avanzado con app (iOS y Android), 3 modos automáticos y limpieza de múltiples superficies: ventanas interiores y exteriores, azulejos, mármol y más. Cuenta con depósito de 30 ml para tu limpiacristales o vinagre y avisos sonoros si se corta la corriente eléctrica. Es un «todo terreno» para quien busca versatilidad y control por smartphone. Aunque aquí priorizamos los que incluyen app para Android, hay robots muy competentes que, aun sin app, merecen mención por rendimiento o por su relación calidad-precio; y también existen apps para amas de casa que complementan su uso. Pueden ser una gran compra si lo del móvil no es imprescindible para ti. Ideal para mantenimiento diario. Similar en diseño a otros alargados, trae 12 mopas de repuesto y exige humedecerlas y escurrirlas antes de empezar. Se controla desde el mando, con potencia de succión de 3.800 Pa y opción de una o dos pasadas. Tiene cable de seguridad de 5 m y batería de emergencia de unos 20 minutos. Si llevas tiempo sin limpiar, conviene una primera pasada manual para quitar costra. Dimensiones: 29 × 13,5 × 8,5 cm; 1,14 kg; 3 modos. Muy ligero y compacto (unos 8,5 cm de alto), cabe donde otros no, como en ventanas con doble cristal o barrotes. Compatible con ventanas sin marco gracias a sus sensores de borde. No incorpora pulverización automática ni app, y se maneja con mando. Muy interesante si necesitas un equipo que entre en huecos ajustados. Un buen ayudante para cristales medianamente sucios. Trae 12 mopas, 3 modos preestablecidos y dos depósitos de agua (25 ml cada uno) con pulverización en la dirección de avance. Buena adherencia, batería de emergencia de 30 minutos y cordón de seguridad, aunque este último es algo más endeble que en otros. Funciona mejor en vidrio que en azulejos y puede dejar ligeras marcas de mopa. 29 × 14,5 × 10 cm; 900 g; 3 modos. Versión sin app del modelo de Create, capaz de limpiar hasta 1 m² en unos 4 minutos con rutas en zigzag. Incluye 12 mopas lavables, cable de seguridad largo y batería de respaldo de 30 minutos. Una compra muy sensata si buscas rapidez y seguridad sin complicarte con móviles. Este modelo destaca por su base: actúa como controlador, estación de carga, estabilizador y maletín de transporte. Es una opción orientada a quien valora la experiencia de uso y el orden, con la tranquilidad que aporta una estación pensada para todo el ciclo del robot. Antes de empezar, retira polvo y arena de la superficie. En cristales con mucha suciedad, haz una primera pasada en seco (o manual si hace mucho que no se limpian). Así evitas rayar el vidrio y ayudas a que el robot deslice mejor. Si tu robot pulveriza o humedeces las mopas, no te pases con el líquido. Demasiada humedad reduce la adherencia de la succión y puede provocar resbalones. Mejor mojar poco y repetir pasada si hace falta. En ventanas exteriores o a cierta altura, coloca siempre el cordón de seguridad y usa la batería de respaldo como última barrera ante cortes de suministro. Aunque muchos robots cuentan con medidas de seguridad, lo ideal es estar presente mientras trabajan. Ojo a los marcos muy finos: algunos modelos pueden detectarlos peor y necesitar un empujoncito manual al principio. En azulejos, ciertos robots se mueven con menos precisión que en vidrio y repiten zonas; es normal, el agarre varía según la textura. Si el robot ofrece modos (una o dos pasadas), úsalo a tu favor: dos pasadas seguidas suelen dejar el cristal impecable cuando hay manchas incrustadas. Y si incorpora “limpieza de manchas”, actívalo para que se detenga donde hace falta insistir. ¿Cómo funciona un robot limpiacristales? Se fija al cristal por succión y recorre la superficie con rutas predefinidas, usando mopas para arrastrar la suciedad en seco y/o húmedo. Los modelos con pulverización aplican líquido durante el proceso. La mayoría detecta bordes y límites para no salirse y cuentan con cable y batería de emergencia como medidas de seguridad. ¿Qué ventajas tiene que lleve app para Android? Más control y comodidad: eliges modos, gestionas pasadas, diriges el robot a zonas concretas y supervisas sin depender del mando. Si vas a usarlo con frecuencia, la app agiliza y hace más predecibles los resultados. ¿Todos limpian esquinas por igual? No. Los de formato cuadrado suelen llegar mejor a las esquinas, mientras que los alargados pueden moverse con mayor soltura en ciertas situaciones. Si tus marcos son muy marcados o buscas rematar esquinas, prioriza un diseño cuadrado. ¿Sirven para azulejos o mármol? Sí, varios modelos probados trabajan correctamente en azulejos y algunos incluso en mármol, aunque en superficies no vítreas el movimiento puede ser menos preciso. Revisa que el fabricante indique compatibilidad con superficies lisas no vítreas. ¿Qué pasa si se va la luz? Los mejores incluyen batería de respaldo de 20–30 minutos para mantenerse adheridos y evitar caídas. Usa siempre el cordón de seguridad, especialmente en exterior o a gran altura. Si quieres cristales impecables con el mínimo esfuerzo y control total desde el móvil, los robots con app para Android como Mamibot W120-T, Cecotec (1290, 870, 1390), Create Wipebot Pro, Ecovacs Winbot W1 Pro o Schbot WindX1 son apuestas muy fiables. Elige potencia suficiente, buenas medidas de seguridad, modos útiles y una app clara; aplica los consejos de uso (pasada en seco, poca humedad, cuerda puesta) y notarás la diferencia en menos tiempo del que imaginas. Comparte esta lista de robots limpiacristales para que más usuarios sepan cuál elegir.

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Google DeepMind ficha al ex CTO de Boston Dynamics para liderar su sistema operativo universal para robots. Aaron Saunders, que lleva 23 años en la compañía creadora del famoso Atlas, asume el puesto de vicepresidente de ingeniería de hardware. El movimiento confirma que la filial de IA va en serio con su proyecto Gemini, el famoso 'Android de la robótica'.RobotsQué robot aspirador comprarHistoria de los robots aspiradoresXiaomi CyberdogComo recoge WinBuzzer, Saunders se incorporó a Boston Dynamics en 2018 y fue ascendido a CTO en 2021. Allí se curtió desarrollando los prototipos más avanzados de la industria, desde los cuadrúpedos Spot hasta el humanoide Atlas que nos dejó a todos con la boca abierta por sus piruetas imposibles.Un cerebro universal para cualquier cuerpo robóticoDemis Hassabis, CEO de DeepMind, no se anda con rodeos: quiere crear un "Android para robots". En lugar de fabricar sus propios robots, la idea es desarrollar una base de IA que pueda controlar cualquier configuración de hardware. ¿En qué se traduce esto? En crear un sistema que funcione en cualquier configuración corporal sin importar si es humanoide, cuadrúpedo o con ruedas.Esta aproximación busca separar la inteligencia del chasis físico, evitando los quebraderos de cabeza de fabricar hardware mientras extiende sus modelos de IA por toda la industria. El planteamiento replica el modelo Android: Google proporciona el cerebro, otros fabrican el cuerpo.Sin embargo, el fichaje de Saunders tiene su gracia. A pesar de todo el discurso sobre software, incorporar a un veterano constructor sugiere que Google adopta una táctica similar a Pixel: crear hardware propio para demostrar lo que puede hacer su software. Ya hemos visto como Google desarrolla robots con IA que pueden pensar antes de actuar y hacer tareas tan cotidianas como clasificar ropa.La experiencia de Saunders viene como anillo al dedo para resolver el problema de simulación a realidad, ese escollo donde los robots que funcionan perfectamente en simulaciones se estrellan contra la realidad física. Su experiencia práctica con actuación hidráulica y eléctrica puede acelerar el salto de los laboratorios a aplicaciones reales.El fichaje llega justo cuando el hardware robótico se está abaratando a marchas forzadas, liderado por fabricantes chinos como Unitree. Esta empresa se ha convertido en el mayor proveedor de sistemas cuadrúpedos entregando 10 veces más unidades que la competencia en 2023-2024, algo parecido a como Boston Dynamics rompió esquemas con sus robots humanoides eléctricos que parecían CGI.Mientras, la industria muestra distintas formas de funcionar: Tesla va a lo suyo con un ecosistema cerrado para Optimus, Meta juega la carta del código abierto con V-JEPA 2, un modelo que enseña sentido común físico a los robots. Como ya demostró Google con robots jugando ping-pong, la carrera ya no va de contratar investigadores, sino de fichar a gente que sepa hacer robots que funcionen de verdad.El movimiento deja claro que DeepMind apuesta por el "cerebro" como la parte más valiosa del robot. Pero reconoce que necesita entender el "cuerpo" para que su software no se quede corto. Esta mezcla entre la experiencia física de Saunders y la IA avanzada de Google podría marcar el momento en que los robots dejen de ser prototipos de laboratorio para convertirse en herramientas realmente útiles.Únete a la conversación Si estabas pensando en comprarte el iPhone 18 en 2026, tengo malas noticias para ti Sigue siendo un referente: 512 GB, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, carga de 90 W y Android 16 por 358 euros Carta a los Reyes Magos: esta es mi lista de deseos como fan de Apple para el 2026 200 megapíxeles y batería para dos días: el nuevo "Pro Max" de OPPO quiere que te olvides de la gama alta Lleva la magia del 4K con WiFi 6 y sonido Bluetooth a cualquier pared y disfruta tus pelis y series como nunca con este proyectoriRobot, la empresa detrás de los robots Roomba, se declara en bancarrota: ¿qué significa para ti como usuario? El padrino de la robótica dice que la fiebre de los humanoides es una burbuja condenada al fracaso El robot más pequeño del mundo es capaz de nadar, sentir la temperatura y hasta "pensar" Así es el robot autónomo más pequeño del mundo que un día podría salvarte la vida Saben correr, pero no trabajar: los creadores de robots humanoides admiten que el 'hype' se nos ha ido de las manos Como recoge WinBuzzer, Saunders se incorporó a Boston Dynamics en 2018 y fue ascendido a CTO en 2021. Allí se curtió desarrollando los prototipos más avanzados de la industria, desde los cuadrúpedos Spot hasta el humanoide Atlas que nos dejó a todos con la boca abierta por sus piruetas imposibles.Un cerebro universal para cualquier cuerpo robóticoDemis Hassabis, CEO de DeepMind, no se anda con rodeos: quiere crear un "Android para robots". En lugar de fabricar sus propios robots, la idea es desarrollar una base de IA que pueda controlar cualquier configuración de hardware. ¿En qué se traduce esto? En crear un sistema que funcione en cualquier configuración corporal sin importar si es humanoide, cuadrúpedo o con ruedas.Esta aproximación busca separar la inteligencia del chasis físico, evitando los quebraderos de cabeza de fabricar hardware mientras extiende sus modelos de IA por toda la industria. El planteamiento replica el modelo Android: Google proporciona el cerebro, otros fabrican el cuerpo.Sin embargo, el fichaje de Saunders tiene su gracia. A pesar de todo el discurso sobre software, incorporar a un veterano constructor sugiere que Google adopta una táctica similar a Pixel: crear hardware propio para demostrar lo que puede hacer su software. Ya hemos visto como Google desarrolla robots con IA que pueden pensar antes de actuar y hacer tareas tan cotidianas como clasificar ropa.La experiencia de Saunders viene como anillo al dedo para resolver el problema de simulación a realidad, ese escollo donde los robots que funcionan perfectamente en simulaciones se estrellan contra la realidad física. Su experiencia práctica con actuación hidráulica y eléctrica puede acelerar el salto de los laboratorios a aplicaciones reales.El fichaje llega justo cuando el hardware robótico se está abaratando a marchas forzadas, liderado por fabricantes chinos como Unitree. Esta empresa se ha convertido en el mayor proveedor de sistemas cuadrúpedos entregando 10 veces más unidades que la competencia en 2023-2024, algo parecido a como Boston Dynamics rompió esquemas con sus robots humanoides eléctricos que parecían CGI.Mientras, la industria muestra distintas formas de funcionar: Tesla va a lo suyo con un ecosistema cerrado para Optimus, Meta juega la carta del código abierto con V-JEPA 2, un modelo que enseña sentido común físico a los robots. Como ya demostró Google con robots jugando ping-pong, la carrera ya no va de contratar investigadores, sino de fichar a gente que sepa hacer robots que funcionen de verdad.El movimiento deja claro que DeepMind apuesta por el "cerebro" como la parte más valiosa del robot. Pero reconoce que necesita entender el "cuerpo" para que su software no se quede corto. Esta mezcla entre la experiencia física de Saunders y la IA avanzada de Google podría marcar el momento en que los robots dejen de ser prototipos de laboratorio para convertirse en herramientas realmente útiles.Únete a la conversación Si estabas pensando en comprarte el iPhone 18 en 2026, tengo malas noticias para ti Sigue siendo un referente: 512 GB, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, carga de 90 W y Android 16 por 358 euros Carta a los Reyes Magos: esta es mi lista de deseos como fan de Apple para el 2026 200 megapíxeles y batería para dos días: el nuevo "Pro Max" de OPPO quiere que te olvides de la gama alta Lleva la magia del 4K con WiFi 6 y sonido Bluetooth a cualquier pared y disfruta tus pelis y series como nunca con este proyectoriRobot, la empresa detrás de los robots Roomba, se declara en bancarrota: ¿qué significa para ti como usuario? El padrino de la robótica dice que la fiebre de los humanoides es una burbuja condenada al fracaso El robot más pequeño del mundo es capaz de nadar, sentir la temperatura y hasta "pensar" Así es el robot autónomo más pequeño del mundo que un día podría salvarte la vida Saben correr, pero no trabajar: los creadores de robots humanoides admiten que el 'hype' se nos ha ido de las manos Demis Hassabis, CEO de DeepMind, no se anda con rodeos: quiere crear un "Android para robots". En lugar de fabricar sus propios robots, la idea es desarrollar una base de IA que pueda controlar cualquier configuración de hardware. ¿En qué se traduce esto? En crear un sistema que funcione en cualquier configuración corporal sin importar si es humanoide, cuadrúpedo o con ruedas.Esta aproximación busca separar la inteligencia del chasis físico, evitando los quebraderos de cabeza de fabricar hardware mientras extiende sus modelos de IA por toda la industria. El planteamiento replica el modelo Android: Google proporciona el cerebro, otros fabrican el cuerpo.Sin embargo, el fichaje de Saunders tiene su gracia. A pesar de todo el discurso sobre software, incorporar a un veterano constructor sugiere que Google adopta una táctica similar a Pixel: crear hardware propio para demostrar lo que puede hacer su software. Ya hemos visto como Google desarrolla robots con IA que pueden pensar antes de actuar y hacer tareas tan cotidianas como clasificar ropa.La experiencia de Saunders viene como anillo al dedo para resolver el problema de simulación a realidad, ese escollo donde los robots que funcionan perfectamente en simulaciones se estrellan contra la realidad física. Su experiencia práctica con actuación hidráulica y eléctrica puede acelerar el salto de los laboratorios a aplicaciones reales.El fichaje llega justo cuando el hardware robótico se está abaratando a marchas forzadas, liderado por fabricantes chinos como Unitree. Esta empresa se ha convertido en el mayor proveedor de sistemas cuadrúpedos entregando 10 veces más unidades que la competencia en 2023-2024, algo parecido a como Boston Dynamics rompió esquemas con sus robots humanoides eléctricos que parecían CGI.Mientras, la industria muestra distintas formas de funcionar: Tesla va a lo suyo con un ecosistema cerrado para Optimus, Meta juega la carta del código abierto con V-JEPA 2, un modelo que enseña sentido común físico a los robots. Como ya demostró Google con robots jugando ping-pong, la carrera ya no va de contratar investigadores, sino de fichar a gente que sepa hacer robots que funcionen de verdad.El movimiento deja claro que DeepMind apuesta por el "cerebro" como la parte más valiosa del robot. Pero reconoce que necesita entender el "cuerpo" para que su software no se quede corto. Esta mezcla entre la experiencia física de Saunders y la IA avanzada de Google podría marcar el momento en que los robots dejen de ser prototipos de laboratorio para convertirse en herramientas realmente útiles.Únete a la conversación Si estabas pensando en comprarte el iPhone 18 en 2026, tengo malas noticias para ti Sigue siendo un referente: 512 GB, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, carga de 90 W y Android 16 por 358 euros Carta a los Reyes Magos: esta es mi lista de deseos como fan de Apple para el 2026 200 megapíxeles y batería para dos días: el nuevo "Pro Max" de OPPO quiere que te olvides de la gama alta Lleva la magia del 4K con WiFi 6 y sonido Bluetooth a cualquier pared y disfruta tus pelis y series como nunca con este proyectoriRobot, la empresa detrás de los robots Roomba, se declara en bancarrota: ¿qué significa para ti como usuario? El padrino de la robótica dice que la fiebre de los humanoides es una burbuja condenada al fracaso El robot más pequeño del mundo es capaz de nadar, sentir la temperatura y hasta "pensar" Así es el robot autónomo más pequeño del mundo que un día podría salvarte la vida Saben correr, pero no trabajar: los creadores de robots humanoides admiten que el 'hype' se nos ha ido de las manos Esta aproximación busca separar la inteligencia del chasis físico, evitando los quebraderos de cabeza de fabricar hardware mientras extiende sus modelos de IA por toda la industria. El planteamiento replica el modelo Android: Google proporciona el cerebro, otros fabrican el cuerpo.Sin embargo, el fichaje de Saunders tiene su gracia. A pesar de todo el discurso sobre software, incorporar a un veterano constructor sugiere que Google adopta una táctica similar a Pixel: crear hardware propio para demostrar lo que puede hacer su software. Ya hemos visto como Google desarrolla robots con IA que pueden pensar antes de actuar y hacer tareas tan cotidianas como clasificar ropa.La experiencia de Saunders viene como anillo al dedo para resolver el problema de simulación a realidad, ese escollo donde los robots que funcionan perfectamente en simulaciones se estrellan contra la realidad física. Su experiencia práctica con actuación hidráulica y eléctrica puede acelerar el salto de los laboratorios a aplicaciones reales.El fichaje llega justo cuando el hardware robótico se está abaratando a marchas forzadas, liderado por fabricantes chinos como Unitree. Esta empresa se ha convertido en el mayor proveedor de sistemas cuadrúpedos entregando 10 veces más unidades que la competencia en 2023-2024, algo parecido a como Boston Dynamics rompió esquemas con sus robots humanoides eléctricos que parecían CGI.Mientras, la industria muestra distintas formas de funcionar: Tesla va a lo suyo con un ecosistema cerrado para Optimus, Meta juega la carta del código abierto con V-JEPA 2, un modelo que enseña sentido común físico a los robots. Como ya demostró Google con robots jugando ping-pong, la carrera ya no va de contratar investigadores, sino de fichar a gente que sepa hacer robots que funcionen de verdad.El movimiento deja claro que DeepMind apuesta por el "cerebro" como la parte más valiosa del robot. Pero reconoce que necesita entender el "cuerpo" para que su software no se quede corto. Esta mezcla entre la experiencia física de Saunders y la IA avanzada de Google podría marcar el momento en que los robots dejen de ser prototipos de laboratorio para convertirse en herramientas realmente útiles.Únete a la conversación Si estabas pensando en comprarte el iPhone 18 en 2026, tengo malas noticias para ti Sigue siendo un referente: 512 GB, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, carga de 90 W y Android 16 por 358 euros Carta a los Reyes Magos: esta es mi lista de deseos como fan de Apple para el 2026 200 megapíxeles y batería para dos días: el nuevo "Pro Max" de OPPO quiere que te olvides de la gama alta Lleva la magia del 4K con WiFi 6 y sonido Bluetooth a cualquier pared y disfruta tus pelis y series como nunca con este proyectoriRobot, la empresa detrás de los robots Roomba, se declara en bancarrota: ¿qué significa para ti como usuario? El padrino de la robótica dice que la fiebre de los humanoides es una burbuja condenada al fracaso El robot más pequeño del mundo es capaz de nadar, sentir la temperatura y hasta "pensar" Así es el robot autónomo más pequeño del mundo que un día podría salvarte la vida Saben correr, pero no trabajar: los creadores de robots humanoides admiten que el 'hype' se nos ha ido de las manos Sin embargo, el fichaje de Saunders tiene su gracia. A pesar de todo el discurso sobre software, incorporar a un veterano constructor sugiere que Google adopta una táctica similar a Pixel: crear hardware propio para demostrar lo que puede hacer su software. Ya hemos visto como Google desarrolla robots con IA que pueden pensar antes de actuar y hacer tareas tan cotidianas como clasificar ropa.La experiencia de Saunders viene como anillo al dedo para resolver el problema de simulación a realidad, ese escollo donde los robots que funcionan perfectamente en simulaciones se estrellan contra la realidad física. Su experiencia práctica con actuación hidráulica y eléctrica puede acelerar el salto de los laboratorios a aplicaciones reales.El fichaje llega justo cuando el hardware robótico se está abaratando a marchas forzadas, liderado por fabricantes chinos como Unitree. Esta empresa se ha convertido en el mayor proveedor de sistemas cuadrúpedos entregando 10 veces más unidades que la competencia en 2023-2024, algo parecido a como Boston Dynamics rompió esquemas con sus robots humanoides eléctricos que parecían CGI.Mientras, la industria muestra distintas formas de funcionar: Tesla va a lo suyo con un ecosistema cerrado para Optimus, Meta juega la carta del código abierto con V-JEPA 2, un modelo que enseña sentido común físico a los robots. Como ya demostró Google con robots jugando ping-pong, la carrera ya no va de contratar investigadores, sino de fichar a gente que sepa hacer robots que funcionen de verdad.El movimiento deja claro que DeepMind apuesta por el "cerebro" como la parte más valiosa del robot. Pero reconoce que necesita entender el "cuerpo" para que su software no se quede corto. Esta mezcla entre la experiencia física de Saunders y la IA avanzada de Google podría marcar el momento en que los robots dejen de ser prototipos de laboratorio para convertirse en herramientas realmente útiles.Únete a la conversación Si estabas pensando en comprarte el iPhone 18 en 2026, tengo malas noticias para ti Sigue siendo un referente: 512 GB, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, carga de 90 W y Android 16 por 358 euros Carta a los Reyes Magos: esta es mi lista de deseos como fan de Apple para el 2026 200 megapíxeles y batería para dos días: el nuevo "Pro Max" de OPPO quiere que te olvides de la gama alta Lleva la magia del 4K con WiFi 6 y sonido Bluetooth a cualquier pared y disfruta tus pelis y series como nunca con este proyectoriRobot, la empresa detrás de los robots Roomba, se declara en bancarrota: ¿qué significa para ti como usuario? El padrino de la robótica dice que la fiebre de los humanoides es una burbuja condenada al fracaso El robot más pequeño del mundo es capaz de nadar, sentir la temperatura y hasta "pensar" Así es el robot autónomo más pequeño del mundo que un día podría salvarte la vida Saben correr, pero no trabajar: los creadores de robots humanoides admiten que el 'hype' se nos ha ido de las manos La experiencia de Saunders viene como anillo al dedo para resolver el problema de simulación a realidad, ese escollo donde los robots que funcionan perfectamente en simulaciones se estrellan contra la realidad física. Su experiencia práctica con actuación hidráulica y eléctrica puede acelerar el salto de los laboratorios a aplicaciones reales.El fichaje llega justo cuando el hardware robótico se está abaratando a marchas forzadas, liderado por fabricantes chinos como Unitree. Esta empresa se ha convertido en el mayor proveedor de sistemas cuadrúpedos entregando 10 veces más unidades que la competencia en 2023-2024, algo parecido a como Boston Dynamics rompió esquemas con sus robots humanoides eléctricos que parecían CGI.Mientras, la industria muestra distintas formas de funcionar: Tesla va a lo suyo con un ecosistema cerrado para Optimus, Meta juega la carta del código abierto con V-JEPA 2, un modelo que enseña sentido común físico a los robots. Como ya demostró Google con robots jugando ping-pong, la carrera ya no va de contratar investigadores, sino de fichar a gente que sepa hacer robots que funcionen de verdad.El movimiento deja claro que DeepMind apuesta por el "cerebro" como la parte más valiosa del robot. Pero reconoce que necesita entender el "cuerpo" para que su software no se quede corto. Esta mezcla entre la experiencia física de Saunders y la IA avanzada de Google podría marcar el momento en que los robots dejen de ser prototipos de laboratorio para convertirse en herramientas realmente útiles.Únete a la conversación Si estabas pensando en comprarte el iPhone 18 en 2026, tengo malas noticias para ti Sigue siendo un referente: 512 GB, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, carga de 90 W y Android 16 por 358 euros Carta a los Reyes Magos: esta es mi lista de deseos como fan de Apple para el 2026 200 megapíxeles y batería para dos días: el nuevo "Pro Max" de OPPO quiere que te olvides de la gama alta Lleva la magia del 4K con WiFi 6 y sonido Bluetooth a cualquier pared y disfruta tus pelis y series como nunca con este proyectoriRobot, la empresa detrás de los robots Roomba, se declara en bancarrota: ¿qué significa para ti como usuario? El padrino de la robótica dice que la fiebre de los humanoides es una burbuja condenada al fracaso El robot más pequeño del mundo es capaz de nadar, sentir la temperatura y hasta "pensar" Así es el robot autónomo más pequeño del mundo que un día podría salvarte la vida Saben correr, pero no trabajar: los creadores de robots humanoides admiten que el 'hype' se nos ha ido de las manos El fichaje llega justo cuando el hardware robótico se está abaratando a marchas forzadas, liderado por fabricantes chinos como Unitree. Esta empresa se ha convertido en el mayor proveedor de sistemas cuadrúpedos entregando 10 veces más unidades que la competencia en 2023-2024, algo parecido a como Boston Dynamics rompió esquemas con sus robots humanoides eléctricos que parecían CGI.Mientras, la industria muestra distintas formas de funcionar: Tesla va a lo suyo con un ecosistema cerrado para Optimus, Meta juega la carta del código abierto con V-JEPA 2, un modelo que enseña sentido común físico a los robots. Como ya demostró Google con robots jugando ping-pong, la carrera ya no va de contratar investigadores, sino de fichar a gente que sepa hacer robots que funcionen de verdad.El movimiento deja claro que DeepMind apuesta por el "cerebro" como la parte más valiosa del robot. Pero reconoce que necesita entender el "cuerpo" para que su software no se quede corto. Esta mezcla entre la experiencia física de Saunders y la IA avanzada de Google podría marcar el momento en que los robots dejen de ser prototipos de laboratorio para convertirse en herramientas realmente útiles.Únete a la conversación Si estabas pensando en comprarte el iPhone 18 en 2026, tengo malas noticias para ti Sigue siendo un referente: 512 GB, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, carga de 90 W y Android 16 por 358 euros Carta a los Reyes Magos: esta es mi lista de deseos como fan de Apple para el 2026 200 megapíxeles y batería para dos días: el nuevo "Pro Max" de OPPO quiere que te olvides de la gama alta Lleva la magia del 4K con WiFi 6 y sonido Bluetooth a cualquier pared y disfruta tus pelis y series como nunca con este proyectoriRobot, la empresa detrás de los robots Roomba, se declara en bancarrota: ¿qué significa para ti como usuario? El padrino de la robótica dice que la fiebre de los humanoides es una burbuja condenada al fracaso El robot más pequeño del mundo es capaz de nadar, sentir la temperatura y hasta "pensar" Así es el robot autónomo más pequeño del mundo que un día podría salvarte la vida Saben correr, pero no trabajar: los creadores de robots humanoides admiten que el 'hype' se nos ha ido de las manos Mientras, la industria muestra distintas formas de funcionar: Tesla va a lo suyo con un ecosistema cerrado para Optimus, Meta juega la carta del código abierto con V-JEPA 2, un modelo que enseña sentido común físico a los robots. Como ya demostró Google con robots jugando ping-pong, la carrera ya no va de contratar investigadores, sino de fichar a gente que sepa hacer robots que funcionen de verdad.El movimiento deja claro que DeepMind apuesta por el "cerebro" como la parte más valiosa del robot. Pero reconoce que necesita entender el "cuerpo" para que su software no se quede corto. Esta mezcla entre la experiencia física de Saunders y la IA avanzada de Google podría marcar el momento en que los robots dejen de ser prototipos de laboratorio para convertirse en herramientas realmente útiles.Únete a la conversación Si estabas pensando en comprarte el iPhone 18 en 2026, tengo malas noticias para ti Sigue siendo un referente: 512 GB, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, carga de 90 W y Android 16 por 358 euros Carta a los Reyes Magos: esta es mi lista de deseos como fan de Apple para el 2026 200 megapíxeles y batería para dos días: el nuevo "Pro Max" de OPPO quiere que te olvides de la gama alta Lleva la magia del 4K con WiFi 6 y sonido Bluetooth a cualquier pared y disfruta tus pelis y series como nunca con este proyectoriRobot, la empresa detrás de los robots Roomba, se declara en bancarrota: ¿qué significa para ti como usuario? El padrino de la robótica dice que la fiebre de los humanoides es una burbuja condenada al fracaso El robot más pequeño del mundo es capaz de nadar, sentir la temperatura y hasta "pensar" Así es el robot autónomo más pequeño del mundo que un día podría salvarte la vida Saben correr, pero no trabajar: los creadores de robots humanoides admiten que el 'hype' se nos ha ido de las manos El movimiento deja claro que DeepMind apuesta por el "cerebro" como la parte más valiosa del robot. Pero reconoce que necesita entender el "cuerpo" para que su software no se quede corto. Esta mezcla entre la experiencia física de Saunders y la IA avanzada de Google podría marcar el momento en que los robots dejen de ser prototipos de laboratorio para convertirse en herramientas realmente útiles.Únete a la conversación Si estabas pensando en comprarte el iPhone 18 en 2026, tengo malas noticias para ti Sigue siendo un referente: 512 GB, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, carga de 90 W y Android 16 por 358 euros Carta a los Reyes Magos: esta es mi lista de deseos como fan de Apple para el 2026 200 megapíxeles y batería para dos días: el nuevo "Pro Max" de OPPO quiere que te olvides de la gama alta Lleva la magia del 4K con WiFi 6 y sonido Bluetooth a cualquier pared y disfruta tus pelis y series como nunca con este proyectoriRobot, la empresa detrás de los robots Roomba, se declara en bancarrota: ¿qué significa para ti como usuario? El padrino de la robótica dice que la fiebre de los humanoides es una burbuja condenada al fracaso El robot más pequeño del mundo es capaz de nadar, sentir la temperatura y hasta "pensar" Así es el robot autónomo más pequeño del mundo que un día podría salvarte la vida Saben correr, pero no trabajar: los creadores de robots humanoides admiten que el 'hype' se nos ha ido de las manos

El grupo formado por Indar Kartera, el Gobierno Vasco, la Fundación BBK y Teknei compra Ayesa Digital El precio de la memoria DDR5 subirá otro 45% en 2026 Meta se queda con la startup Manus para integrar agentes de IA en sus redes sociales SoftBank avanza en inversión en infraestructura para IA con la compra de DigitalBridge Microsoft agiliza la protección de archivos con el BitLocker acelerado por hardware Cómo arreglar Windows 11 y mejorar su cuota de mercado Los deepfakes de 2026 harán imposible distinguir la realidad Las 10 tendencias tecnológicas más destacadas para el sector TI en 2026 AMD Threadripper 9980X y Threadripper 9970X análisis Principales tendencias que afectarán a infraestructuras y operaciones en 2026 «LG dedica el 75% de su I+D a tecnología para las empresas» «La salud emocional del CEO impacta directamente en la salud del negocio» «El cambio no se impone, se inspira y se construye con equipos comprometidos» «La cultura se come a la estrategia en el desayuno…. y al compliance de postre» “La IA convierte la cadena de suministro en un sistema anticipativo” ¿Qué empresas hacen una mayor aportación socioeconómica al PIB español? Nvidia da un respiro a inversores y firmas Big Tech…, por ahora El uso ético de la IA en proyectos de I+D europeos Así es como las GPU han reemplazado definitivamente a las CPU como las protagonistas indiscutibles de la computación La digitalización empresarial aporta más del 20% del PIB español IA, soberanía digital y open source: más allá del ‘hype’ Tienes una cita el 20/11 en el Tour Tecnológico @aslan 2025 en Málaga Dell Technologies Forum 2025: la tecnología de vanguardia de Dell, de nuevo en Madrid LG España celebra su evento «Juntos» para clientes B2B Barcelona reune a CIOs y directivos tecnológicos en la IV edición del Congreso LiceoTIC La seguridad documental: un pilar esencial para las organizaciones modernas Controla la calidad de los datos con DocuWare Validation Smart Connect: integra tus sistemas empresariales con DocuWare Smart Connect: Integración avanzada de aplicaciones con DocuWare Workflow Expression Parser, personalizar DocuWare sin programar Publicado el por OpenMind está desarrollando una capa de software, OM1, que actúa como sistema operativo para la próxima generación de robots humanoides, y ayer dio un nuevo paso con la presentación de un nuevo protocolo llamado FABRIC que permite a los robots verificar la identidad y compartir contexto e información con otros de su especie. Muchas empresas se centran en la construcción de robots o de los componentes de hardware que les permiten moverse, sujetar objetos o interactuar con el mundo que los rodea. OpenMind, una firma especializada con sede en Silicon Valley, considerada a sí misma el Android de la robótica porque su software es abierto y no depende del hardware, se centra en el desarrollo interno. Jan Liphardt, profesor de Stanford y fundador de OpenMind, ha explicado que los humanoides y otros robots llevan décadas existiendo y realizando tareas repetitivas. Pero ahora que se están desarrollando humanoides para casos de uso que requieren más interacciones entre humanos y máquinas, como tener un humanoide en casa, necesitan un nuevo sistema operativo que piense más como un humano. «De repente, se abre un mundo donde las máquinas pueden interactuar con los humanos de maneras nunca antes vistas», dijo Liphardt. «Aquí creemos firmemente que no se trata solo de los humanos, sino que nos consideramos una empresa que es una colaboración entre máquinas y humanos”. El nuevo protocolo de OpenMind permite a los robots verificar la identidad y compartir contexto e información con otros robots. A diferencia de los humanos, las máquinas pueden aprender casi instantáneamente, dijo Liphardt, lo que significa que darles una mejor manera de conectarse con otros robots les permitirá entrenarse más fácilmente y absorber nueva información. Liphardt puso el ejemplo de los idiomas y de cómo los robots podrían conectarse entre sí y compartir datos sobre cómo hablar diferentes idiomas, lo que les ayudaría a interactuar mejor con más personas sin tener que aprender cada idioma directamente de un humano. «Los humanos damos por sentado que podemos interactuar con cualquier otro ser humano en la Tierra», dice el investigador. «Hemos construido una gran infraestructura a nuestro alrededor que nos permite confiar en otras personas, llamarlas, enviarles mensajes, interactuar, coordinarnos y hacer cosas juntos. Las máquinas, por supuesto, no serán la excepción«. La nueva era de la robótica está en marcha y el gran objetivo de OpenMind es llevar su tecnología a los hogares. Para ello, recaudó recientemente 20 millones de dólares en una ronda de financiación liderada por Pantera Capital, con la participación de Ribbit, Coinbase Ventures y Pebblebed, entre otros inversores estratégicos. «Lo más importante para nosotros es lanzar robots y recibir retroalimentación», dijo Liphardt. «Nuestro objetivo como empresa es realizar tantas pruebas como sea posible para identificar rápidamente las oportunidades más interesantes donde las capacidades de los robots actuales se ajusten óptimamente a lo que buscan los humanos«. 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Androidsis » Juegos Android 10 minutos Si te flipan las peleas entre máquinas gigantes, en Android tienes un buen puñado de propuestas que combinan acción directa, estrategia y progresión. No hablamos solo de disparar a lo loco: hay tácticas, construcción de bases, plantillas que se mejoran y combates con diferentes ritmos según el juego. La gracia está en encontrar el título que encaje contigo, ya busques batallas en línea, duelos 3v3 o la fantasía de liderar héroes de una saga mítica. En esta guía te presentamos una selección variada con opciones que han conquistado a miles de jugadores. Verás desde campos de batalla con mechas colosales y PvP sin descanso, hasta un juego de estrategia oficial de Transformers o un arcade de lucha por equipos con estética cell‑shading. Además de repasarlos al detalle, te explicamos qué los hace únicos para que elijas con cabeza. El encanto de estos títulos está en que mezclan sensaciones muy distintas: desde la adrenalina del enfrentamiento directo hasta la planificación al milímetro. Hay propuestas centradas en el multijugador competitivo en tiempo real, otras que apuestan por la construcción y defensa de tu base, y algunas que convierten cada pelea en un espectáculo de combos táctiles. El encanto de estos títulos está en que mezclan sensaciones muy distintas: desde la adrenalina del enfrentamiento directo hasta la planificación al milímetro. Hay propuestas centradas en el multijugador competitivo en tiempo real, otras que apuestan por la construcción y defensa de tu base, y algunas que convierten cada pelea en un espectáculo de combos táctiles. También verás sistemas de progresión profundos. La mayoría permiten mejorar tu plantilla: incrementas velocidad de movimiento, maniobrabilidad, potencia de fuego y blindaje, desbloqueas módulos o cartas de poder, y personalizas la pinta con camuflajes y calcas. Esa sensación de crecimiento continuo es parte clave del enganche. Otro punto diferencial es la ambientación. Desde robots inspirados en dioses, gladiadores o samuráis hasta unidades icónicas como Autobots y Decepticons. Todo ello apoyado por gráficos 3D actuales y efectos llamativos, e incluso estilos artísticos cell‑shaded con acabado de consola en el móvil. Por último, la comunidad. Estos juegos brillan cuando participan amigos o te mides a jugadores de todo el mundo. Encontrarás chat integrado, torneos y rankings para que cada sesión tenga objetivos claros y un plus de picante competitivo. En este título saltas directo a campos de batalla donde pilotas mechas de gran tonelaje frente a jugadores de todo el planeta. El objetivo es claro: demostrar que eres el comandante más listo, veloz y contundente. Cada ronda es pura tensión, con enfrentamientos rápidos y decisiones que separan la victoria del desastre. La fantasía es potente: la humanidad ha aprendido a construir enormes guerreros mecánicos, auténticos «mech warrior» preparados para combates de alto voltaje. En este entorno, no todo es apretar el gatillo; influyen el posicionamiento, las rutas de flanqueo y esas maniobras con truco y pequeñas tretas tácticas que marcan la diferencia. Te lo repetirán una y otra vez: tu rival más peligroso puedes ser tú mismo si no controlas nervios y errores. Los robots de batalla presumen de una fuerza bruta al nivel de su acero. Se les atribuye una potencia descomunal, con detalles curiosos como la capacidad de almacenar energía cuando circula corriente y aprovecharla en el momento justo. Aunque suene técnico, en la práctica se traduce en golpes que cambian el signo de la partida. El crecimiento del piloto es constante. Puedes potenciar tu unidad en cuatro frentes clave: aumentas la velocidad para reposicionarte, afinas la maniobrabilidad para esquivar mejor, refuerzas el blindaje y subes la capacidad ofensiva. Cuanto más inviertes, más opciones reales de dominar el campo de batalla y encadenar puntuaciones altas. Jugar en compañía suma muchísimo. Invita a tus colegas y salid juntos a romper líneas rivales en estas guerras de robots gratuitas. Esa coordinación entre amigos, cuando cada uno cumple su rol, convierte cada partida en una historia memorable. Entre sus bazas principales están las partidas en línea repletas de ritmo. El PvP no te deja tomar aire: se siente ágil y «a cuchillo». Le acompañan gráficos 3D modernos que visten bien los escenarios y la chatarra volando, además de una buena colección de módulos para afinar tu bot al detalle. La escena social está muy trabajada. Puedes sumarte a comunidades de fans para enterarte de las últimas actualizaciones, competir en torneos con tablas de clasificación y coleccionar recompensas, compartiendo además tus logros en redes como Facebook para vacilar con estilo. Si te atraen las sensaciones fuertes, aquí tienes un «mech war» de los que hacen afición. Entra, aprieta el gatillo y demuestra que eres el mecha más temible del WWR. La combinación de tensión, progresión y juego en equipo lo convierte en un fijo del género en Android. ¿Te tira más la estrategia que el gatillo fácil? En Earth Wars, eliges bando –Autobots o Decepticons– y reclutas a tus robots favoritos para formar una escuadra demoledora. La base es el corazón del progreso: levantarla bien te permite resistir asaltos y preparar incursiones eficaces. La defensa no es cosa menor: reforzarás tus muros con lanzamisiles, torres de choque y torretas láser. Cada estructura cumple un papel, así que conviene pensar en sinergias y coberturas para que el enemigo no encuentre rutas fáciles. A la vez, planificarás tus ofensivas con unidades que se complementen. La campaña y los modos multijugador ofrecen ese loop clásico del género: mejoras edificios, desbloqueas robots, optimizas tiempos y vuelves al combate con ventaja. Es una aventura estratégica con mecánicas familiares para cualquiera que haya catado títulos similares en móvil, pero aquí con el plus del universo Transformers y sus personajes icónicos. Reunir el mejor equipo es media victoria. Con cada incorporación ajustas tu plantilla para cubrir roles –daño, aguante, apoyo– y, si escoge bien, verás cómo tus ataques pasan de «rascar» a arrasar defensas rivales. Esa progresión te anima a entrar a diario a por recursos, mejoras y nuevas piezas. Al final, Earth Wars es ideal si te gustan los ritmos pausados con decisiones a medio plazo. Construir, defender y atacar con cabeza tiene su magia, y más cuando lo haces al mando de Autobots o Decepticons de toda la vida. Si buscas espectáculo directo, combates por equipos y controles táctiles precisos, esta es tu parada. Aquí construyes una plantilla de robots hambrientos de pelea y te lanzas a la arena en duelos 3v3 de ritmo arcade. La curva es inmediata: aprendes con dos gestos y en minutos ya estás encadenando golpes. El sistema de control es todo toque y desliz: pulsas, deslizas y encadenas combos para triturar a los rivales. A medida que llenas la barra de energía, desbloqueas ataques especiales y remates capaces de cambiar una ronda. La tensión sube cuando decides si gastar ahora o reservar para un cierre espectacular. La plantilla es amplísima, con decenas de robots que beben de mil referencias: dioses, gladiadores, dragones, monjes, arsenales con patas, samuráis o ninjas. Hay más de 45 opciones únicas, y con variaciones adicionales que te permiten estrenar poderes y movimientos distintos para refrescar la experiencia. El progreso profundiza con mejoras, ascensos y combinaciones entre miembros del equipo. Existen conjuntos de sinergia que dan bonificaciones exclusivas; al dominar estas combinaciones, puedes reventar enfrentamientos que parecían fuera de tu alcance. Además, equipas cartas de poder y «overclocks» para subir daño y armadura, mejorar personajes y potenciar habilidades concretas. Es la vía perfecta para llevar a tu escuadrón a otro nivel y liberar la verdadera fuerza del acero en cada enfrentamiento. Visualmente, entra por los ojos: un estilo cell‑shaded con acabado de consola que luce de maravilla en móvil, efectos inéditos y entornos inmersivos que convierten cada golpe en una pequeña cinemática. Si te gusta jugar bonito, aquí vas servido. Es free‑to‑play y, como es habitual, incluye elementos de pago dentro de la app. Si no te interesan, puedes desactivar las compras integradas desde los ajustes del dispositivo y jugar sin gastar un euro. El diseño está pensado para progresar con o sin pasar por caja. ¿Quieres estar al día? El estudio mantiene comunicación activa con la comunidad: comparten noticias, actualizaciones, vídeos y consejos a través de su web y perfiles oficiales en redes como Facebook, Twitter o YouTube. Ideal para pillar trucos, adelantos de eventos y regalos. Piensa primero en el tipo de experiencia que te apetece. Si quieres batallas de alta tensión contra gente real y un meta de mejoras profundas, elige una propuesta con PvP continuo y módulos de personalización. Si prefieres construir y planificar, te encajará más una base que levantar y defender con calma. La progresión también importa. ¿Te motiva subir estadísticas, desbloquear camuflajes y presumir de bot? ¿O te seduce más coleccionar robots con estilos muy distintos y encontrar sinergias potentes? Ese gusto marcará la diferencia entre jugar dos días o engancharte una temporada larga. Fíjate en los controles y el ritmo. Los sistemas por toques con combos encadenados ofrecen una satisfacción instantánea, mientras que los títulos con manejo más táctico exigen colocación, lectura del mapa y timings. No hay mejor ni peor, solo lo que te pida el cuerpo en cada momento. Valora la parte social. Un buen chat, torneos periódicos y rankings activos hacen que tengas metas semanales y comunidad con la que compartir jugadas. Estos incentivos alargan la vida útil del juego y añaden un plus de motivación. Y no olvides revisar el modelo de monetización. La mayoría te deja avanzar gratis, y en algunos casos puedes bloquear las compras integradas si quieres una experiencia 100% sin microtransacciones. Lo importante es que el progreso te resulte justo y divertido. Entre propuestas de mechas con ritmo frenético, estrategia con sabor a Transformers y peleas 3v3 llenas de estilo, en Android tienes una oferta variada para todos los gustos. Si te llama la tensión del PvP con mejoras y comunidad, WWR es tu sitio; si lo tuyo es planificar y defender con tus robots favoritos, Earth Wars clava la esencia estratégica; si quieres espectáculo táctil con combos y plantillas enormes, Ultimate Robot Fighting te lo da hecho. Elijas lo que elijas, prepárate para acero, chispas y muchas horas de diversión.

MOSCOW, February 2. /TASS/. The use of humanoid robots at a cis-lunar station seems appropriate, Yevgeny Dudorov, executive director of the Android Technics research and production association, said in an interview with TASS. "Basically, when Russia will be working to set up a lunar orbital station, it would be logical to use humanoid robots inside pressurized compartments. The matter is that humans will rarely visit lunar bases and the cis-lunar station as they would be exposed to active space radiation there," Dudorov said. According to the Android Technics executive, in such an environment, which is highly hostile to human life, it would be better to use robots to handle potential emergency situations.

Android Ayuda » Juegos » Mejores juegos 10 minutos Si te apasiona ver chispas, acero y chatarra volar por los aires, los juegos de robots de combate para Android son un festín. En móviles tenemos desde duelos directos uno contra uno hasta propuestas de estrategia con bases, pasando por arenas PvP donde cada segundo cuenta y cada mejora puede decidir la victoria. En este recopilatorio nos centramos en lo que hemos visto en las páginas que mejor posicionan: títulos móviles como Transformers: Earth Wars, Mechangelion y Robot Crash Fight, recuerdos y comparativas alrededor de War Robots, y además una buena ración de referentes del género en consola/PC (Armored Core, MechWarrior, 13 Sentinels, Iron Harvest, Daemon X Machina, Gundam) que, aunque no son de Android, ayudan a entender el panorama de los mechas. Todo lo que sigue está reescrito con otras palabras, integrando toda la información disponible y aportando contexto para que elijas bien. Cuando hablamos de mechas en el móvil, podemos referirnos a varias cosas: duelos de robots a puñetazo limpio con controles simples, arenas PvP con ritmo alto y progresión, o títulos de estrategia con construcción de base en los que diseñar tu defensa y preparar ataques sincronizados. En Android conviven estos formatos y es importante saber qué te apetece antes de instalar. Una categoría muy habitual en smartphones es la de lucha 1v1 con mejoras, donde el núcleo es encadenar golpes, esquivas y habilidades de forma intuitiva. Aquí brilla la sensación de contacto, la variedad de movimientos y la progresión de piezas y armas que vas desbloqueando. Otra vertiente es la de estrategia y gestión, en la que formar equipos icónicos y planificar ataques o defensas da más peso a la táctica que al reflejo. La clave pasa por el equilibrio entre unidades, torretas y economía de recursos, algo que funciona muy bien en sesiones cortas. Finalmente, también hay espacio para la arena competitiva tipo PvP, donde quien mejor ajusta su configuración y sabe leer el mapa suele salir con ventaja. Son experiencias que premian la constancia y el reto online continuo. De entre las webs analizadas emergen tres propuestas móviles claras: Transformers: Earth Wars, la frenética Mechangelion – Robot Fighting y el competitivo Robot Crash Fight. A ello se suma la eterna pregunta: ¿sigue reinando War Robots en el PvP de mechas o le han salido rivales que lo superan? Si te tira la estrategia y el universo de Optimus y Megatron, aquí se junta lo mejor de ambos mundos: puedes reunir un escuadrón de Transformers, decidir si luchas como Autobot o Decepticon y levantar una base con defensas contundentes. Hay lanzamisiles, torres de choque y turretas láser, todo orientado a frenar incursiones rivales y preparar tu asalto. Su estructura recuerda a otros juegos de su género en móviles, pero con la capa extra de estar en una franquicia mítica. Eso se traduce en misiones y eventos que apelan a la nostalgia, y en una progresión que combina desbloqueo de personajes y mejora de estructuras para alcanzar mejores ligas. Este juego se sitúa en la orilla opuesta: acción directa, combates uno contra uno y controles pensados para que cualquier persona pueda subirse al ring de metal en segundos. El panel de control ofrece movimientos específicos, jabs y golpes al estilo boxeo pero en clave mecha, con impactos sólidos que se sienten bien en pantalla táctil. La progresión consiste en mejorar a tu robot paso a paso: desbloqueas armas, refuerzas defensa y ajustas el conjunto para tumbar a los enemigos más duros. Además, introduce un giro llamativo: también peleas contra dinosaurios gigantes, de modo que no todo son duelos entre robots, sino que hay jefes que exigen leer patrones y variar la estrategia. La idea es clara: partidas cortas, impacto visual y combates que suben de dificultad a medida que avanzas. Si te gusta la táctica ligera y progresar a tu ritmo, aquí hay horas de entretenimiento sin complicaciones. Muchos recordamos War Robots como el gran referente de PvP mecha en móvil. El testimonio que hemos visto habla de que era “el mejor juego PvP de robots mecha” y plantea la pregunta de si a día de hoy sigue siendo el rey. Aunque el contenido analizado no aporta fichas detalladas actuales, el eco que deja es que su fórmula competitiva marcó época, y que durante el tiempo fuera del género surgieron proyectos parecidos, incluso uno de corte ruso que parecía más avanzado cuando aún estaba en desarrollo. Con esa información, la respuesta honesta es que el trono del PvP se discute, y conviene probar alternativas según lo que busques: si quieres una experiencia de arena con builds complejos, War Robots sigue siendo un punto de referencia; si prefieres partidas más directas, Mechangelion ofrece duelos rápidos con progresión clara; y si buscas el plus creativo de diseñar y competir, Robot Crash Fight suma ingredientes interesantes. Aquí la gracia está en ser ingeniero y piloto a la vez. Empiezas por diseñar y operar robots teledirigidos, blindados y armados, para combatir en un torneo de eliminación en arenas. El bucle jugable combina construir, equipar y chocar contra rivales en 3D con animaciones vistosas. El arsenal es variado y un punto gamberro: desde sierras y lanzallamas hasta martillos, descargas eléctricas y imanes con usos tácticos. La personalización es la clave: cada pieza que añades cambia cómo rindes y cómo respondes a ciertas amenazas del rival. Visualmente cumple con creces en móviles, con gráficos 3D de calidad y físicas que dan buen feedback cuando impactas o te impactan. Si te atrae la idea de iterar sobre tu máquina y encontrar combinaciones ganadoras, tiene ese “una más y lo dejo” muy propio de las arenas. Aunque no son juegos de móvil, varias webs que posicionan bien incluyen títulos clave de mechas en consola y PC. No los vas a jugar en Android, pero sirven para entender en qué se inspiran muchos proyectos móviles y qué hace grande a este subgénero. La saga de FromSoftware regresó tras una larga pausa con una entrega centrada en robots enormes y totalmente configurables. No es un “soulslike”, sino un Armored Core puro, de acción exigente y ajustes finos de piezas, armas y propulsores. Su prestigio reside en el pulso del combate y en lo que se llega a exprimir la personalización. Una aproximación muy distinta: aquí se mezcla rol narrativo de ciencia ficción con estrategia a dos dimensiones y un arte espectacular marca de Vanillaware. Su fuerza no está en el choque directo de metal, sino en cómo cuenta doce historias entrelazadas y las lleva a escenarios de batallas tácticas. Estrategia en tiempo real ambientada en una Europa alternativa post Primera Guerra Mundial, inspirada en el trabajo de Jakub Różalski. Tres facciones (con guiños a Rusia, Polonia e Inglaterra) y mechas estilo steampunk que cambian cómo se mueven y pelean tus escuadras. Tiene multijugador para medirse con otras personas. Acción y estrategia a los mandos de un escuadrón de cinco mechas, con escenarios destruibles y cooperativo online para cinco jugadores. La propuesta mezcla disparos, gestión de equipo y misiones en cadena, apostando por coordinar roles dentro del grupo. Simulación de combate en el universo BattleTech. Encarnas a un piloto mercenario, aceptas contratos, mejoras tus mechs y sobrevives en un mapa galáctico con conflictos constantes. Es una experiencia más pausada, de planificación y ejecución de operaciones. Secuela del juego de 2019 con robots configurables, exploración en mundos abiertos y combates intensos tanto en tierra como en el aire. Abundan los jefes colosales y un sistema de progreso basado en piezas y habilidades que invitan a seguir farmeando. Spin-off con foco en la narrativa y el combate dentro del universo Gundam, desarrollado por B.B. Studio y publicado por Bandai Namco. Se lanzó en PlayStation y combina misiones con momentos de historia que expanden su mundo. Si buscas un duelo de reflejos puro y duro, lo tuyo es una experiencia tipo Mechangelion: movimientos claros, lectura del rival y ajustes de daño/defensa que notas de inmediato. Recomendable si quieres partidas cortas con sensación de progreso rápida. Para un enfoque más táctico con capas de gestión, la propuesta de Transformers: Earth Wars brilla: crear una base, decidir la composición de tu equipo y planificar ataques es tan importante como ejecutar. Es una opción ideal si prefieres pensar a medio plazo y ver crecer tu fortaleza. ¿Te motiva construir prototipos y experimentar? Entonces encaja Robot Crash Fight, porque el metajuego de diseñar, probar y volver a ajustar engancha. Cada arma tiene usos situacionales (esa sierra que destroza cerca, ese imán que desbarata la jugada rival), y encontrar la sinergia marca la diferencia. Si lo que persigues es una arena PvP de largo recorrido, el recuerdo de War Robots sigue pesando. Con la información analizada, no podemos dar una ficha minuciosa actualizada, pero sí queda claro que su ADN competitivo sigue siendo referencia al hablar de mechas en móvil. Define primero tu estilo: si priorizas acción inmediata y progresión simple, Mechangelion te lo pone fácil; si te tira la estrategia con licencias míticas, Earth Wars te permite vivir el conflicto Autobot/Decepticon; si quieres construir y competir con creatividad, Robot Crash Fight te va a entretener con su arsenal loco. Valora también el tiempo que le dedicarás: los juegos de estrategia recompensan la constancia y la planificación diaria, mientras que los duelos 1v1 aceptan mejor sesiones cortas. Y en arenas PvP, cuanto más juegas, más entiendes el metajuego, así que piensa en tu curva de aprendizaje. Respondiendo a la duda recurrente de si War Robots sigue siendo el mejor PvP: con los datos revisados, no hay un “único rey” incontestable, sino estilos que encajan con gustos distintos. Si añoras el feeling de arena, dale una oportunidad a War Robots y mide sensaciones; si te apetece algo más directo, Mechangelion cumple; si quieres construcción y customización extrema, Robot Crash Fight puede ser tu campo de pruebas. Y ojo con las expectativas: los referentes de PC y consola nos enseñan que el género es amplio y profundo, pero en Android brilla cuando se centra en sesiones ágiles y progresión clara. Si un título te anima a volver cada día con una meta concreta, vas por buen camino. Con este panorama, tienes dónde elegir: estrategia con Transformers, duelos de mechas a golpe limpio y torneos de máquinas diseñadas a medida, todo en tu móvil. Elige según tu tiempo y tu estilo, prueba lo que más te llame y deja que el acero, las chispas y las builds hagan el resto.

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November 09, 2021 04:12 ET | Source: NVIDIA NVIDIA SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GTC—NVIDIA today announced NVIDIA Omniverse Avatar, a technology platform for generating interactive AI avatars. Omniverse Avatar connects the company’s technologies in speech AI, computer vision, natural language understanding, recommendation engines and simulation technologies. Avatars created in the platform are interactive characters with ray-traced 3D graphics that can see, speak, converse on a wide range of subjects, and understand naturally spoken intent. Omniverse Avatar opens the door to the creation of AI assistants that are easily customizable for virtually any industry. These could help with the billions of daily customer service interactions — restaurant orders, banking transactions, making personal appointments and reservations, and more — leading to greater business opportunities and improved customer satisfaction. “The dawn of intelligent virtual assistants has arrived,” said Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA. “Omniverse Avatar combines NVIDIA’s foundational graphics, simulation and AI technologies to make some of the most complex real-time applications ever created. The use cases of collaborative robots and virtual assistants are incredible and far reaching.” Omniverse Avatar is part of NVIDIA Omniverse™, a virtual world simulation and collaboration platform for 3D workflows currently in open beta with over 70,000 users. In his keynote address at NVIDIA GTC, Huang shared various examples of Omniverse Avatar: Project Tokkio for customer support, NVIDIA DRIVE Concierge for always-on, intelligent services in vehicles, and Project Maxine for video conferencing. In the first demonstration of Project Tokkio, Huang showed colleagues engaging in a real-time conversation with an avatar crafted as a toy replica of himself — conversing on such topics as biology and climate science. In a second Project Tokkio demo, he highlighted a customer-service avatar in a restaurant kiosk, able to see, converse with and understand two customers as they ordered veggie burgers, fries and drinks. The demonstrations were powered by NVIDIA AI software and Megatron 530B, which is currently the world’s largest customizable language model. In a demo of the DRIVE Concierge AI platform, a digital assistant on the center dashboard screen helps a driver select the best driving mode to reach his destination on time, and then follows his request to set a reminder once the car’s range drops below 100 miles. Separately, Huang showed Project Maxine’s ability to add state-of-the-art video and audio features to virtual collaboration and content creation applications. An English-language speaker is shown on a video call in a noisy cafe, but can be heard clearly without background noise. As she speaks, her words are both transcribed and translated in real time into German, French and Spanish with her same voice and intonation. Omniverse Avatar Key ElementsOmniverse Avatar uses elements from speech AI, computer vision, natural language understanding, recommendation engines, facial animation, and graphics delivered through the following technologies: These technologies are composed into an application and processed in real time using the NVIDIA Unified Compute Framework. Packaged as scalable, customizable microservices, the skills can be securely deployed, managed and orchestrated across multiple locations by NVIDIA Fleet Command™. Learn more about Omniverse Avatar. Register for free to learn more about NVIDIA Omniverse during NVIDIA GTC, taking place online through Nov. 11. Watch Huang’s GTC keynote address streaming on Nov. 9 and in replay. About NVIDIANVIDIA’s (NASDAQ: NVDA) invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market and has redefined modern computer graphics, high performance computing, and artificial intelligence. The company’s pioneering work in accelerated computing and AI is reshaping trillion-dollar industries, such as transportation, healthcare and manufacturing, and fueling the growth of many others. More information at https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/. For further information, contact:Kristin UchiyamaSenior PR ManagerNVIDIA Corporation+1-408-313-0448kuchiyama@nvidia.com Certain statements in this press release including, but not limited to, statements as to: the benefits, impact, and features of NVIDIA Omniverse Avatar, Project Tokkio, DRIVE Concierge, Project Maxine, NVIDIA Riva, Megatron 530B, NVIDIA Merlin, NVIDIA Metropolis, NVIDIA Video2Face and Audio2Face, the NVIDIA Unified Compute Framework and NVIDIA Fleet Command; Omniverse Avatar opening the door to the creation of AI assistants that are easily customizable for virtually any industry; the help of AI assistants leading to greater business opportunities and improved customer satisfaction; and the use cases of collaborative robots and virtual assistants are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause results to be materially different than expectations. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include: global economic conditions; our reliance on third parties to manufacture, assemble, package and test our products; the impact of technological development and competition; development of new products and technologies or enhancements to our existing product and technologies; market acceptance of our products or our partners' products; design, manufacturing or software defects; changes in consumer preferences or demands; changes in industry standards and interfaces; unexpected loss of performance of our products or technologies when integrated into systems; as well as other factors detailed from time to time in the most recent reports NVIDIA files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Copies of reports filed with the SEC are posted on the company's website and are available from NVIDIA without charge. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and speak only as of the date hereof, and, except as required by law, NVIDIA disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances. © 2021 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, Audio2Face, Maxine, NGC, NVIDIA DRIVE, NVIDIA Fleet Command, NVIDIA Merlin and NVIDIA Omniverse are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Features, pricing, availability, and specifications are subject to change without notice. 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Searching for your content... In-Language News Contact Us 888-776-0942 from 8 AM - 10 PM ET Jul 14, 2021, 23:11 ET Share this article BEIJING, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC, 3908.HK, 601995.SH) held the Investment and Financing Theme Forum at the 2021 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, during which it published a research report, Achieving Carbon Neutrality amid Thriving AI. CICC Research's Technology Group has joined together with multiple sector research teams to complete this in-depth analysis covering potential scenarios for AI-enabled carbon emission reduction. The report demonstrates the practical effects and the evolutionary trends of AI in terms of improving efficiency, saving energy, as well as reducing emissions consumption. Peng Hu, Chief Analyst of CICC's Technology Hardware Group, delivered a keynote speech to the conference, analyzing how AI can help achieve carbon neutrality, as well as the investment opportunities in the technology industry, for example, AI-enabled cities, AI-enabled vehicles, AI-enabled smart manufacturing, and AI-enabled power. Carbon neutrality, an important application for AI After the 21st United Nations Climate Change Conference, the achievement of carbon neutrality has become a global goal. As of the end of 2020, 44 countries and regions around the world made commitments on carbon neutrality. China also announced that it would achieve peak carbon levels by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060. CICC believes that the key to achieving carbon neutrality lies in the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP, which puts pressure on areas such as energy, transportation, manufacturing and urban construction planning in the context of China's rapid economic growth. AI is expected to promote efficiency and consumption reduction in a number of different areas and help achieve the goal of carbon neutrality. Peng explains that AI can help in three ways: prediction, monitoring and optimization. AI helps carbon neutrality in four major areas In Peng's view, AI could help achieve the goal of carbon neutrality in the four fields, namely cities, smart manufacturing, vehicles and power. Investment opportunities in the science and technology industries against the backdrop of carbon neutrality ESG investing has become a global trend. Peng believes that the ESG investment philosophy will prompt listed companies to pay more attention to the control of carbon emissions. Over the long term, companies with higher ESG level will achieve better operation results and more sustainable returns, which creates new investment opportunities. Peng points out that AI should also be filled with "humanistic care", which is not only a technical term that means increase efficiency and profits, but also plays a greater role in improving the living environment, creating social welfare and enhancing human well-being. Peng suggests to focus the investment opportunities in the following 10 areas amid AI-enabled carbon neutrality: 1) smart power grids; 2) drones for civilian use; 3) mobile robots; 4) industrial internet platforms; 5) machine vision; 6) smart cities; 7) cloud computing; 8) AI chips; 9) intelligent driving; and 10) sensors. According to the CICC's forecast, the increase of the market size of these 10 areas is around RMB 2 trillion in China over the next decade (2021–2030). To read the full research report, click here: https://en.cicc.com/api/upload/uploadService/dowloadEx?fileId=24884&tenantId=123890 China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC): China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC, 03908.HK，601995.SH) is a top tier investment bank, founded in China in 1995, providing first-class financial services to corporates, institutions and individuals worldwide. As the first international joint-venture investment bank in China, CICC plays a unique role to support China's economic reforms and liberalization through providing comprehensive one-stop domestic, overseas, and cross-border financial services including investment banking, equities, FICC, asset management, private equity investment, wealth management and research. Headquartered in Beijing, CICC has over 200 branches in Mainland China and offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, New York, London, San Francisco, Frankfurt and Tokyo. For more information about CICC, please visit www.cicc.com SOURCE China International Capital Corporation Limited Do not sell or share my personal information:

Searching for your content... In-Language News Contact Us 888-776-0942 from 8 AM - 10 PM ET Mar 15, 2022, 11:30 ET Share this article DUBLIN, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Automation and Robotics Market in Industrial, Enterprise, Military, and Consumer Segments by Type, Components, Hardware, Software, and Services 2022 - 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report evaluates the global and regional robotics marketplace including the technologies, companies, and solutions for robots in the industrial, enterprise, military, and consumer segments. The report includes detailed forecasts for robotics by robot type, components, capabilities, solutions, and connectivity for 2022 to 2027.Select Report Findings: With the substantial amount of capital behind global industrial automation, the industrial robotics sector will continue a healthy growth trajectory, which is supported by many qualitative and quantitative benefits including cost reduction, improved quality, increased production, and improved workplace health and safety.In the wake of the pandemic, we see a major push for further automation and robotics, especially within the United States service sector. This is because many businesses see repetitive tasks as performed with great safety, less expense, and reduced probability for service disruption with robotics rather than reliance upon human workers.Robotics is increasingly used to improve enterprise, industrial, and military automation. In addition, robots are finding their way into more consumer use cases as the general public's concerns fade and acceptance grows in terms of benefits versus risks. While many consumer applications continue to be largely lifestyle-oriented, enterprise, industrial, and military organizations utilize both land-based and aerial robots that are used for various repetitive, tedious, and/or dangerous tasks. Adoption and usage are anticipated to rapidly increase with improvements to artificial intelligence, robotic form factors, and fitness for use, cloud computing, and related business models, such as robotics as a service.The global robotics market is broadly segmented into enterprise, industrial, military, and consumer robotics. Major market segments that cross-over industries include Healthcare bots, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, and autonomous vehicles. Enterprise Robotics includes the use of robots for both business-to-business and business-to-consumer services and support. Functions include internal business operations and processes, delivery of goods and services, research, analytics, and other business-specific applications.The next decade will witness substantial influence of AI upon robotics. The next generation of robotics will include many pre-integrated AI technologies such as machine vision, voice and speech recognition, tactile sensors, and gesture controls. AI has enabled consumer robots to learn while performing a variety of tasks including cleaning, controlling home appliances, reading, performing butler services, and many more. It is anticipated that further improvement in AI and related technologies such as cognitive computing and sensor fusion, will enable consumer robots to take on increasingly more difficult tasks.The degree to which AI capabilities in robotics optimize operational efficiency and effectiveness will largely depend on the contextual capabilities of connected devices. This means that the relationship of IoT to AI and robotics will be much intertwined. AI helps robots learn and become more effective, but both technologies depend on IoT networks for sharing information among devices and applications.Longer-term, the publisher sees many robotics and automation solutions involving multiple AI types as well as integration across other key areas such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and data analytics. The combination of AI and the IoT has the potential to dramatically accelerate the benefits of robotics for consumer, enterprise, industrial, and government market segments.Leading industry verticals are beginning to see improved operational efficiency through the intelligent combination of AI and robotics. The long-term prospect for these technologies is that they will become embedded in many different other technologies and provide autonomous decision-making on behalf of humans, both directly, and indirectly through many processes, products, and services.The military robotics market is an important segment from both an R&D perspective (e.g. many robotics innovations are funded by government/military projects) as well as cross-over into business and consumer markets such as the public safety arena. The consumer robotics sector is in its infantile stage but is anticipated to exceed all other sectors in terms of scale, variety, and impact in the long run.We see substantial overall industry growth across a wide range of robot types that engage in diverse tasks such as home cleaning, personalized healthcare service, home security, autonomous cars, robotic entertainment, and personal care services, managing daily schedules, and various assistive tasks. A few key factors such as the ageing population, personalization services trends, and robot mobility will drive growth in this industry segment.Robotics in business will accelerate as less expensive hardware and improvements in AI lead to improved cost structures and increased integration with enterprise software systems respectively. The massive amount of data generated by robotics will create opportunities for data analytics and AI-enabled decision support systems. Enterprise users will capitalize upon new and enhanced robotics capabilities to enable new use cases and improved workflow. Many business processes will change as the enterprise becomes savvier about the flexibility of robotics uninhibited by bandwidth constraints. Key Topics Covered: 1.0 Executive Summary2.0 Robotics Market Overview 3.0 Robotics and Automation Technology Trends 4.0 Robotics and Automation in Business Transformation 5.0 Robotics Companies and Solutions 6.0 Global Robotics Forecast 2022 - 20277.0 Industrial Robotics Market 2022 - 20278.0 Consumer Robotics Market 2022 - 20279.0 Enterprise Robotics Market 2022 - 202710.0 Military and Government Robotics Market 2022 - 202711.0 Conclusions and Recommendations For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/idfunf Media Contact: Research and Markets Laura Wood, Senior Manager [email protected] For E.S.T Office Hours Call +1-917-300-0470 For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call +1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900 U.S. Fax: 646-607-1904 Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716 SOURCE Research and Markets Do not sell or share my personal information: