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Tesla's Humanoid Robot Optimus to Appear at China International Import …
Description: Tesla announced on October 28 that it will bring its humanoid robot Optimus, also known as Tesla Bot, to the fifth China International Import Expo, to be held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10.
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Tesla Optimus rival Unitree shines at China's world robot games
Description: Currently, Unitree and GALBOT have established close cooperation with NVIDIA. GALBOT plans to, starting from Beijing, build 100 Yinhe Space Capsules in more than 10 cities in the next few months.
Description: Learn why the Unitree G1 is the ultimate platform for research, education, and innovation in humanoid robotics. Explore the Unitree G1 Kungfu
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Geeky Gadgets The Latest Technology News 1:35 pm October 14, 2025 By Julian Horsey What if the future of robotics wasn’t just about machines performing tasks, but about creating humanoid systems that could adapt, learn, and evolve alongside us? Enter the Unitree G1 Kungfu Kid V6.0, a new innovation in humanoid robotics that challenges the boundaries of what robots can achieve. With its unparalleled flexibility and AI-driven intelligence, this innovative creation is more than a machine, it’s a dynamic platform designed to bridge the gap between research, education, and real-world applications. From its advanced joint flexibility to its ability to execute delicate tasks with precision, the Unitree G1 isn’t just keeping up with the future, it’s defining it. Learn more about how the Unitree G1 sets a new benchmark in the robotics industry. Discover its 23 degrees of freedom, modular design, and intelligent sensing capabilities that allow it to navigate complex environments with ease. Whether you’re an educator seeking a versatile teaching tool, a researcher pushing the boundaries of AI, or an innovator looking for a customizable robotics platform, the Unitree G1 promises to deliver. But what truly sets it apart? Its ability to evolve with your needs, making sure it remains a relevant and powerful tool for years to come. The possibilities are as exciting as they are fantastic. TL;DR Key Takeaways : The Unitree G1 is engineered to excel in adaptability, precision, and intelligence, making it a standout in the robotics industry. Its defining features include: The Unitree G1 strikes a balance between compactness and functionality, making it both robust and portable. Its technical specifications highlight its versatility and performance: Unlock more potential in humanoid AI robots by reading previous articles we have written. The Unitree G1 is equipped with a comprehensive suite of sensors and connectivity options, allowing seamless interaction with its environment and external systems: The Unitree G1 combines high-performance computing with efficient power management, making sure reliable operation across various tasks: One of the most compelling aspects of the Unitree G1 is its support for secondary development, making it an ideal platform for education, research, and innovation. Key customization features include: The Unitree G1 is available at a base price of $16,000, excluding taxes and shipping costs. Multiple configurations are offered, including the EDU version, which is specifically designed for educational and research purposes. While some features are still under development, the current capabilities of the Unitree G1 make it a strong contender for those seeking advanced robotics solutions. The Unitree G1 sets a new standard in humanoid robotics by combining flexibility, precision, and AI-driven intelligence into a single platform. Its robust design, customizable features, and versatile applications make it an invaluable tool for educators, researchers, and innovators. Whether you are pushing the boundaries of robotics in a laboratory or applying it to real-world challenges, the Unitree G1 is equipped to meet the demands of the future. Media Credit: Unitree Robotics Latest Geeky Gadgets Deals Disclosure: Some of our articles include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, Geeky Gadgets may earn an affiliate commission. Learn about our Disclosure Policy.
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Unitree Humanoid Robot Exploit Looks Like A Bad One | …
Description: Unitree have a number of robotic offerings, and are one of the first manufacturers offering humanoid robotic platforms. It seems they are also the subject of UniPwn, one of the first public exploit…
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Unitree have a number of robotic offerings, and are one of the first manufacturers offering humanoid robotic platforms. It seems they are also the subject of UniPwn, one of the first public exploits of a vulnerability across an entire robotic product line. In this case, the vulnerability allows an attacker not only to utterly compromise a device from within the affected product lines, but infected robots can also infect others within wireless range. This is done via a remote command-injection exploit that involves a robot’s Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Wi-Fi configuration service. While this may be the first public humanoid robot exploit we have seen (it also affects their quadruped models), the lead-up to announcing the details in a post on X is a familiar one. Researchers discover a security vulnerability and attempt responsible disclosure by privately notifying the affected party. Ideally the manufacturer responds, communicates, and fixes the vulnerability so devices are no longer vulnerable by the time details come out. That’s not always how things go. If efforts at responsible disclosure fail and action isn’t taken, a public release can help inform people of a serious issue, and point out workarounds and mitigations to a vulnerability that the manufacturer isn’t addressing. The biggest security issues involved in this vulnerability (summed up in a total of four CVEs) include: The complete attack sequence is a chain of events that leverages the above in order to ultimately send commands which run with root privileges. We’ve seen a Unitree security glitch before, but it was used to provide an unofficial SDK that opened up expensive features of the Go1 “robot dog” model for free. This one is rather more serious and reportedly affects not just the humanoid models, but also newer quadrupeds such as the Go2 and B2. The whole exploit is comprehensively documented, so get a fresh cup of whatever you’re drinking before sitting down to read through it. Reminds me of the Tom Selleck movie, “Runaway.”… Wow, it’s really pathetic how trivial these flaws are. They are just begging for their robots to be exploited. I, for one, welcome our new robot overlords. Although they look like the old robot overlords, but acting slightly differently. Is it a facial twitch? Maybe you’ve found Lore instead of Data. So this is on top of them phoning home and leaking a lot of confidential information about where the robot is and what the owner is doing with it? Pretty sure there was a movie about this exact situation going on but it was a rogue AI injecting and running the exploit. Damn those Three Laws!!! I hope someone makes them act like Bender. Yeah, they “accidentally” left in a security exploit that just happens to also allow compromised robots to infect others. That doesn’t sound like an AI plot to create an army of terminators at all! Has anyone actually seen the CEO of Unitree in real life? 🤔 Johnny 5: Need Input!!! Do you want Terminators? Because this is how you get Terminators. (Yes it is Other Barry, yes it is.) They’re turning the fricken sex-bots gay! Please be kind and respectful to help make the comments section excellent. (Comment Policy) This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
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Description: Unitree’s R1 humanoid robot has gymnastic skills that will put you to shame, and its $5,900 price makes robotics more accessible than ever.
Description: The Unitree R1 is a cost-effective, ultra-lightweight, and customizable humanoid robot that stands 1.21m tall and weighs approximately 25kg in its default
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CNX Software – Embedded Systems News Reviews, tutorials and the latest news about embedded systems, IoT, open-source hardware, SBC's, microcontrollers, processors, and more The Unitree R1 is a cost-effective, ultra-lightweight, and customizable humanoid robot that stands 1.21m tall and weighs approximately 25kg in its default configuration. The company says pricing starts at $5,900, which is considerably cheaper than the company’s G1 humanoid robot or Elephant Robotics’ Mercuxy X1 wheeled humanoid robot, both of which go for about $16,000 and up. Some cost-cutting measures had to be taken for the lower price, including a slightly shorter design and missing features like working hands… Let’s check out the specifications for more details. Unitree R1 specifications: The Unitree R1 is clearly not designed to be your next robotic maid since it lacks “dexterity hands” and has limited torque, and the company advertises it as an “intelligent companion” that you can interact with using the built-in microphone array, speaker, and cameras. It can also walk, run, walk on its hands, perform a front handspring, fight (or at least move like a kung fu fighter), lie down after it’s tired, and more. It might be especially useful for the education and research market, as it’s much more affordable than other humanoid robots of this size. The EDU version (no price given) adds an NVIDIA Jetson Orion module or board, two degrees of freedom for the head, and optional dexterous hands. The warranty is also extended to 12 months from 8 months. I had a look at the Unitree G1 last year for an article, but I skipped it because I found the documentation to be lacking at the time. There’s no documentation for the R1 just yet, but the G1 documentation has various manuals, tutorials, and QR codes to the Unitree Explore Android (APK) and iOS apps to control the robot, which I assume can also be used with the low-cost R1 robot. Some of the resources for the company’s robots are open-source, including some SDKs, ROS, manipulation datasets, and more, but it’s unclear which ones are relevant to the R1 from a quick read. While the company says the Unitree R1 “intelligent companion” starts at $5,900, it’s not yet listed on the shop with other humanoid robots from the company. If you are interested in the EDU version, you’d need to contact the company to purchase a sample. Additional information for both the Standard and EDU models can be found on the product page. Jean-Luc started CNX Software in 2010 as a part-time endeavor, before quitting his job as a software engineering manager, and starting to write daily news, and reviews full time later in 2011. Support CNX Software! Donate via cryptocurrencies, become a Patron on Patreon, or purchase goods on Amazon or Aliexpress. We also use affiliate links in articles to earn commissions if you make a purchase after clicking on those links. Related posts:
Description: Discover Unitree R1, a modular humanoid robot with 24 DOF and AI ready power—built to make robotics affordable for education and research.
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Geeky Gadgets The Latest Technology News 3:02 pm August 17, 2025 By Julian Horsey What if the future of robotics wasn’t confined to industrial labs or sci-fi movies but could be held in your hands, ready to teach, learn, and innovate alongside you? Enter the Unitree R1, a humanoid robot designed not just to perform tasks but to inspire exploration and creativity in robotics. With its modular design and advanced mobility, the R1 is more than a machine, it’s a platform for discovery, whether you’re a student programming your first bot or a researcher testing the limits of artificial intelligence. At just 25 kilograms and packed with innovative technology, this robot challenges the notion that advanced robotics must be bulky, inaccessible, or prohibitively expensive. In this overview, we’ll explore how the Unitree R1 bridges the gap between education and innovation, offering a versatile tool for classrooms, research labs, and beyond. From its 24 degrees of freedom allowing lifelike motion to its AI-ready computing power, the R1 is built to adapt and evolve with its users. But what truly sets it apart is its accessibility, both in price and design, making it a fantastic option for robotics enthusiasts and professionals alike. Could this be the platform that provide widespread access tos robotics and sparks a new wave of innovation? Let’s unpack the possibilities. TL;DR Key Takeaways : The Unitree R1 is carefully engineered to address the diverse needs of robotics enthusiasts, educators, and researchers. Its design prioritizes adaptability, precision, and functionality, making it a standout choice for educational institutions, research facilities, and individual developers. By combining innovative technology with user-focused design, the R1 delivers a platform that is both versatile and practical. Below are the defining features that make the R1 a compelling choice. The Unitree R1 integrates advanced engineering and technology to deliver high performance, flexibility, and reliability. Its specifications reflect a careful balance between functionality and innovation: Watch this video on YouTube. Take a look at other insightful guides from our broad collection that might capture your interest in Humanoid robots. Mobility is a cornerstone of the Unitree R1’s design. Its advanced joint movement ranges enable dynamic, natural motion, allowing it to navigate complex environments with ease. This capability is further enhanced by its modular design, which provides users with the flexibility to customize components or integrate optional upgrades. For example, the R1 EDU version supports dexterous hands, making it suitable for tasks requiring fine motor skills, such as object manipulation or intricate assembly. The modularity of the R1 is particularly advantageous in educational and research settings, where adaptability is crucial. Whether the goal is to teach fundamental robotics concepts or to explore innovative applications, the R1 offers a versatile platform that fosters innovation and experimentation. The Unitree R1 is equipped with robust computing capabilities to support a wide range of AI-driven applications. The Base R1 features an 8-core CPU, providing sufficient processing power for standard operations. The R1 EDU version takes this a step further by incorporating the NVIDIA Jetson Orin module, which is optimized for advanced AI processing. This enables real-time data analysis, machine learning tasks, and complex decision-making processes. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, making sure seamless integration with external devices and networks. These features make the R1 an ideal tool for exploring AI in robotics, from object recognition and environmental mapping to autonomous navigation and human-robot interaction. To interact effectively with its surroundings, the Unitree R1 is equipped with a comprehensive suite of sensors. These sensors enhance its ability to perceive and respond to environmental stimuli, making it a valuable tool for both research and education: These sensory features are particularly beneficial in scenarios where environmental interaction and data collection are critical, such as robotics competitions, AI training, or classroom demonstrations. The Unitree R1 supports over-the-air (OTA) updates, making sure that its software remains up-to-date with the latest features and improvements. For developers, the R1 EDU version offers a comprehensive software development kit (SDK), allowing secondary development and customization. This allows users to create tailored applications, expanding the robot’s functionality to meet specific project requirements. The availability of development tools underscores the R1’s role as a platform for innovation. By empowering users to design and implement custom solutions, the R1 assists exploration and experimentation in robotics, AI, and beyond. The Unitree R1 is designed to serve a wide range of applications, making it a versatile tool for various fields: The Base R1 is priced at $5,900 (excluding tax and shipping), making it accessible to a wide audience, from educational institutions to individual developers. The R1 EDU version, which includes additional features and capabilities, is available upon request, offering a tailored solution for more advanced applications. The Unitree R1 humanoid robot combines advanced mobility, modularity, and AI capabilities to deliver a comprehensive platform for education, research, and development. Whether you are a beginner exploring the fundamentals of robotics or a professional conducting innovative experiments, the R1 provides the tools and flexibility needed to achieve your objectives. With its robust design, powerful computing options, and extensive development support, the Unitree R1 sets a high standard for customizable humanoid robotics, making it a valuable asset in the ever-evolving field of robotics. Media Credit: Unitree Robotics Latest Geeky Gadgets Deals Disclosure: Some of our articles include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, Geeky Gadgets may earn an affiliate commission. Learn about our Disclosure Policy.
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Unitree dominates inaugural humanoid robot games with four golds
Description: Unitree H1 humanoids win four gold medals at Beijing’s first World Humanoid Robot Games, marking a leap in China’s robotics race.
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From daily news and career tips to monthly insights on AI, sustainability, software, and more—pick what matters and get it in your inbox. Access expert insights, exclusive content, and a deeper dive into engineering and innovation. 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. Follow Us On Access expert insights, exclusive content, and a deeper dive into engineering and innovation. 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. Unitree captured four gold medals at the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, including the 400m dash and 1,500m race. Unitree has made history at the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, capturing four gold medals across key track events. The Hangzhou-based robotics company’s H1 humanoids stormed the 400-metre dash, 1,500-metre race, 100-metre hurdles, and 4×100-metre relay. The Games drew 280 teams from 16 countries competing in 26 sports, including football, gymnastics, and even kickboxing. Unitree topped the medal table with 11 in total, four of them gold, solidifying its leadership in humanoid performance. The fastest speed logged during competition was 4.78 metres per second, but Unitree said recent internal tests had already exceeded 5 metres per second. Independent teams using its G1 platform also picked up one gold, one silver, and one bronze, underscoring the versatility of its hardware. Unitree was not the only standout. X-Humanoid, also known as the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Centre, secured 10 medals, including two golds. Its machines triumphed in the 100-metre sprint and in a materials handling contest designed to simulate factory work. X-Humanoid’s chief technology officer Tang Jian told the South China Morning Post that the Unitree H1’s performance came from its mechanical design. The robot is powered by the company’s self-developed M107 joint motor, which delivers torque of 360 newton metres. This allows longer strides and a stronger kick for racing. Tang also highlighted X-Humanoid’s own Tien Kung robot. The model won a half-marathon in April against human runners and is being developed into an all-around competitor. “Tien Kung robots were built not only to run fast, but to operate steadily and reliably, which made them suitable for real-world applications,” Tang said. He added that Tien Kung is the only robot that currently runs entirely on its own, without remote control. On the sidelines of the Beijing event, Unitree founder and CEO Wang Xingxing told local media he expected future models to run autonomously. Most competitors today still rely on remote human input. Analysts noted the scale of China’s progress. IDC analyst Li Junlan told SCMP, “China has grown from a follower to a leader in this area.” The firm credited advances in AI software and sensors that improved robotic vision and hearing. IDC projected the global robotics market to hit US$400 billion by 2029, with China accounting for almost half. State-backed demand and manufacturers entering mass production have accelerated growth in humanoids. China’s dominance at the games extended beyond Unitree and X-Humanoid. Neotix Robotics and Booster Robotics, both founded by Tsinghua University alumni, claimed golds in gymnastics, football, and the long jump. Not every contest ran smoothly. Kickboxing robots flailed wildly before falling over, and some sprinters crashed into rivals. “Everything from the events’ rules to on-site judging were established from scratch,” referee Zhang Jidong of Tsinghua University said. He called the games “an explorative process for humans and robots.” Organisers plan to hold the next event in Beijing in August 2026. They will also form a World Humanoid Robotics Games Federation to foster collaboration in this new sporting frontier. Aamir is a seasoned tech journalist with experience at Exhibit Magazine, Republic World, and PR Newswire. With a deep love for all things tech and science, he has spent years decoding the latest innovations and exploring how they shape industries, lifestyles, and the future of humanity. Premium Follow
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Unitree Launches "App Store" for Humanoid Robots - Pandaily
Description: HANGZHOU, Dec. 13 â Unitree Robotics, a leading Chinese robotics company, has unveiled a groundbreaking "App Store" platform designed for its humanoid robots. T...
Description: Unitree Robotics and X-Humanoid emerged as the biggest winners by medal count at Sunday’s conclusion of the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing,?...
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China's Unitree launches world's first humanoid robot app store
Description: Unitree has unveiled what it calls the world’s first humanoid robot app store, letting users control and program robots directly from phones.
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All Rights Reserved, IE Media, Inc. The platform allows users to share and download action routines, from martial arts and dance to custom training datasets for humanoid robots. Humanoid robots may soon be as easy to customize as smartphones. On December 13, China’s Unitree Robotics revealed what it describes as the world’s first humanoid robot app store, a move that signals a major shift in how people interact with intelligent machines. Announced through videos shared on YouTube, X, and the Chinese platform RedNote, the platform allows users to access, control, and expand the functions of humanoid robots directly from their phones. The Hangzhou-based robotics company introduced the Unitree Robotics Developer Platform as a centralized hub for software, datasets, and remote-control tools. The firm says the system is designed to bring embodied intelligence closer to everyday life by opening robot capabilities to developers and ordinary users alike. At the core of the new platform is a smartphone-based interface that lets users control humanoid robots remotely. Using a phone camera, operators can guide movements and trigger preloaded demonstrations. These include eye-catching routines such as a martial arts-inspired “Bruce Lee” performance, the classic 1960s dance move “The Twist,” and carefully choreographed ballet sequences. Beyond entertainment, the app store concept focuses on sharing and reuse. Users can upload, download, and adapt training datasets and action sequences. These can then be integrated into the company’s humanoid robots, allowing skills to spread quickly across machines. The firm has encouraged participation from the wider community, calling on users to “develop and share together”. This open structure mirrors the logic of mobile app ecosystems, where third-party developers play a key role in innovation. For humanoid robots, it could significantly shorten the time between research breakthroughs and real-world use. Unitree Debuts the World’s First Humanoid Robot “App Store”🥰Unitree welcomes users and developers worldwide to co-develop and share together. 🌹🌹Exceptional developers will receive rewards.🌹🌹 pic.twitter.com/dbn2SNziJY The robotics startup has become one of the most visible symbols of China’s ambitions in advanced robotics. The company is often described as one of Hangzhou’s “Six Little Dragons,” a group of firms credited with reshaping the country’s technology landscape. It first gained attention through its quadruped robots before moving aggressively into humanoid designs. In November, Unitree founder and chief technology officer Wang Xingxing was appointed to a national robotics committee by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Alongside AgiBot co-founder Peng Zhihui, Wang is widely referred to as one of China’s “twin stars” of robotics. The appointment highlighted Unitree’s growing role in shaping national strategy around intelligent machines. Unitree’s humanoid robots have repeatedly gone viral online. In October, its G1 humanoid briefly appeared for sale on Walmart’s website before the listing was removed. Later the same month, the company teased its H2 humanoid robot, featuring a highly realistic human face. The robot was shown performing kickboxing moves, ballet pirouettes, and even modeling a parka on a catwalk. These demonstrations are not just for show. Speaking at a Qualcomm event in September, Wang explained that martial arts and ballet routines are part of a broader, multi-step plan. The next phase involves robots generating actions in real time based on given instructions, rather than relying on pre-programmed sequences. Wang has said the final stage would see humanoid robots following voice commands to complete practical tasks such as fetching water or tidying a table. He suggested this level of capability could arrive as soon as next year, underscoring the rapid pace of development. At the same time, Unitree is preparing for a major financial milestone. The company recently completed a four-month pre-initial public offering tutoring process and is aiming for a valuation of up to US$7 billion. It plans to list on Shanghai’s Nasdaq-style Star Market and has indicated it would file a formal IPO application between October and December. A versatile writer, Sujita has worked with Mashable Middle East and News Daily 24. When she isn't writing, you can find her glued to the latest web series and movies. Premium Follow
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Unitree Just Launched Its Most Affordable Humanoid Robot Yet - …
Description: Chinese robotics company Unitree's new humanoid robot starts at $5,900.
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Chinese robotics company Unitree's new humanoid robot starts at $5,900. A new humanoid robot just dropped, and it's being advertised at the most affordable price I've ever seen for a humanoid robot of its size. Unitree's R1 humanoid robot starts at just $5,900. That's more than $10,000 less than the company's G1 humanoid, which starts at $16,000. While that's quite a low price in the humanoid robot market, where top-of-the-line models can cost more than $100K, it's essential to understand that Unitree's advertised price may only be for buyers in the Chinese market. That was the case with the G1 humanoid robot, and we'll have to see if the same is true for the R1. Unitree's R1 humanoid features a customizable appearance. The R1 showed off many skills and abilities we've seen from other Unitree robots. It performed a handstand like the Go2 Pro robot dog I tried out a few months ago. It also did some punching and kicking like the Unitree G1. The R1 comes in a "Standard" stripped-down version (which features that $5,900 price tag), and an EDU version, which Unitree calls its fully decked-out robots for institutional buyers and developers. There is no price on the EDU model for the R1 yet but Unitree invites interested parties to contact the company directly for more info. To see the R1 robot in action, check out the video in this article.
Description: Unitree brings humanoid robots to the masses with this low-priced four-foot tall, 26-joint automaton.
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When people dreamed of a future with robots, most of us probably envisioned having our very own R2-D2 beeping and booping alongside us to help with various tasks we encounter throughout the day. It’s a cute image. Humanoid robots, on the other hand, feel a lot creepier. However, it’s looking more and more like humanoids are exactly what we’re getting in our robot-infested future and this Unitree R1 brings that reality even closer. How? Well, it’s very affordable for what it’s bringing to the table. For instance, it’s less than half of the price of other options in the market, while being able to perform relatively complex tasks. Seriously, they show it doing cartwheels, handstands, kickboxing, and more, even being unveiled with the tag line “born for sport.” We’re not sure what useful things it can actually do for you, but it does make for a pretty cool toy. The Unitree R1 is a humanoid robot standing at 51.2 inches tall (130 cm), allowing it to resemble a small human while it goes about its tasks. The robot’s quite lightweight at just 55 pounds, so you can pick it up and carry it if the battery ever drains out, while a total of 26 joints allow it to execute all sorts of complex movements. It’s similar to the kind of humanoid robots currently employed for repetitive and high-precision tasks on the assembly line As with many similar robots, you should be able to program it to perform a variety of assembly line tasks, allowing it to be used for carrying out all sorts of repetitive tasks and jobs that require high levels of precision. According to the outfit, it’s aimed at research teams and developers who want to experiment with humanoid functions, which means it won’t have a lot of use-cases that normal people are likely to find useful. Suffice to say, though, bringing costs down this low means it’s not out of the realm of many hobbyists who might come up with some clever stuff for this robot to do. The Unitree R1 is equipped with a binocular camera, which it uses to see the world around it, as well as a four-mic array for picking up sounds in its surroundings. It comes with dual 3W speakers to enable verbal communication, while an eight-core system on a chip provides the needed computing power. The battery is mounted on the left side of the torso, with a quick release design, so you can simply swap in a fresh cell whenever power drains out, with a freshly-charged module able to keep it running for one hour straight. It comes with both Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. See Also Kensington Expert Mouse TB800 Brings Slim Lines and Extra Scroll Wheels to Trackballs While it has human-like hands, they appear to fixed in a balled-up fist, so it can’t quite carry out tasks that will require finger dexterity. There also aren’t any details on the kinds of payloads it can carry, but it’s definitely one of the most interesting humanoid robots available today, even if only for its affordability. How affordable is it? The Unitree R1 is priced starting at just $5,900. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
Description: Unitree G1 humanoid robot features include flexible joints, up to 43 DOF, depth camera, LiDAR, and optional dexterous hands. And it's open for purchase.
Description: An unusual new school has opened in China, designed to train humanoid robots to perform a wide range of tasks—from working in factories to assisting in homes and public spaces, Azernews reports.
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Intelligent terminal devices powered by artificial intelligence are expected to become a key growth driver for the global consumer electronics industry going forward, industry experts said. Their comments came after products that make use of such innovative technology garnered significant attention at the recently concluded 2025 Consumer Electronics Show, the world's premier technology event, in Las Vegas, the United States. With the meteoric rise of generative AI technology, they said the application scenarios of AI are expanding from personal computers and smartphones to more hardware, such as smart glasses, robots and smart home devices. The annual event drew more than 4,500 exhibitors from over 160 countries and regions, including about 1,400 startups, according to the US Consumer Technology Association, organizer of the CES. Nearly 1,500 Chinese enterprises participated in the event, accounting for more than 30 percent of total registered exhibitors. They showcased their latest technological achievements and innovative products, including wearable devices, robots, semiconductor displays, smart homes and electric bikes. Industry insiders said this robust participation underscores the growing innovation capabilities of Chinese companies in cutting-edge technologies and emerging fields, and competitiveness on the global stage, as well as their willingness to expand international cooperation. AI-powered goggles gained strong traction during the show. RayNeo, a Chinese augmented reality technology company, unveiled its new lineup of AI-powered photography glasses with enhanced human-computer interaction functionality. The company has inked a strategic partnership with Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing unit of Chinese tech heavyweight Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, to integrate the latter's ChatGPT-like large language model Tongyi Qianwen into its AI glasses. The move marks the first in-depth collaboration between an LLM developer and AI glasses manufacturer in China. Alibaba Cloud intends to provide exclusive technological support for RayNeo's products, and develop customized AI models for smart glasses that better understand the needs of users and improve the interactive experience, so as to enable a deeper integration between AI and hardware. Chinese esports equipment company Thunderobot debuted its AI-enabled glasses featuring micro organic light-emitting diode displays and cameras, and having access to AI models to offer real-time information and immersive AR experiences. Hangzhou-based AR glasses maker Rokid showcased its latest smart glasses with AR and AI capabilities including real-time language translation, instant object recognition, AI-driven meeting transcription, and presentation teleprompters. Industry insiders said by integrating advanced AI functions, smart glasses can provide more intelligent and personalized services, such as intelligent navigation, voice assistance and health monitoring to meet the diverse needs of consumers. Pan Xuefei, research director at market consultancy IDC China, said global shipments of AI glasses are expected to reach 12.8 million units in 2025, an increase of 26 percent year-on-year, while shipments in China will surge 107 percent year-on-year to 2.8 million units. Pan said AI models will bring about abundant application scenarios for smart glasses, while these glasses' multimodal interaction functions covering text, images, audio and video would further improve. "Along with technological advancements in key components such as AR and VR chips, camera modules and displays, the costs of AI glasses will significantly decline, thus promoting the popularization of such products among consumers," she said. Data from technology industry research firm Runto showed that smart glasses with AI functions accounted for less than 20 percent of the total in 2024. However, the penetration rate of AI functions in the smart glasses market will exceed 60 percent this year, fueled by iterations in display technology, enhanced performance of chips, and algorithm capabilities. Chen Jun, deputy general manager and chief analyst at Sigmaintell Consulting, a Beijing-based market research firm, estimates that domestic shipments of AI glasses reached 2.2 million units in 2024, and will witness a 60 percent year-on-year growth this year. Chen said AI glasses are expected to see rapid growth in sales because of their simple functions and lower prices, and such glasses will satisfy basic demands from users, such as taking pictures, making phone calls and listening to music. The deep integration of technology like AI has made robots smarter, more flexible and more autonomous. 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Hangzhou debuts first robot traffic officer powered by AI - …
Description: A new AI-powered robot capable of directing traffic, detecting violations, and issuing polite verbal warnings has appeared on the streets of Hangzhou, marking a new step in automated urban management.
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The streets of Hangzhou’s Binjiang district have a futuristic new addition: Hangxing No. 1, an AI-powered traffic-control robot. Developed under the directive of the Hangzhou Traffic Police Tactical Unit, the robot officially began its trial run on Monday, December 1, at a busy intersection on Binsheng Road. Equipped with high-definition cameras and sensors, Hangxing No. 1 is designed to assist human officers by directing the flow of pedestrians and vehicles. According to Zhang Wanzhe of the Binjiang traffic police brigade, the robot performs standard traffic command gestures — such as "go straight" and "stop"— which were trained directly from the movements of real officers. It can also blow a digital whistle and is fully integrated with existing traffic-signal systems. Beyond basic direction, the robot actively identifies violations in real time, including riders without helmets, vehicles crossing stop lines, and jaywalkers. If it detects an infraction, its intelligent voice system issues polite, immediate reminders to the rule-breakers. The AI model is designed to improve through continuous learning at real intersections. While the robot currently focuses on traffic management, officials plan to upgrade it with LLM capabilities, enabling it to offer directions, safety education, and complex voice interactions. Although Hangxing No. 1's specific battery life was not disclosed, reports indicate that similar patrol robots deployed in other provinces typically operate for 6 to 8 hours on a single charge. CGTN
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'I am Sophie': 17-year-old from a small UP city’s Hindi-medium …
Description: A 17-year-old student has developed an AI-powered robot teacher named Sophie, capable of answering questions across subjects using an LLM chipset. This innovation, demonstrated answering queries on general knowledge and arithmetic, highlights the potential for technology to supplement education and address teacher shortages in Indian schools.
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A 17-year-old student has developed an AI-powered robot teacher named Sophie, capable of answering questions across subjects using an LLM chipset. This innovation, demonstrated answering queries on general knowledge and arithmetic, highlights the potential for technology to supplement education and address teacher shortages in Indian schools. Listen to this article in summarized format Unlock AI Briefing and Premium Content How a Sebi report reopened Indiabulls-YES Bank saga that was fading Ever wondered why cos' financials look good before IPO, but not after? From near collapse to INR50k cr value: The journey of MCX AI is forcing a rethink. Can Indian IT finally build a serious corporate VC muscle? Stock Radar: 20% rally in 1 month! 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Cheetah Mobile Inc. (CMCM) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Description: Operator: Good day, and welcome to the Cheetah Mobile First Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. All participants will be in a listen-only mode.
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Our #1 AI Stock Pick — 33% OFF: $9.99 (was $14.99) Monthly picks · Ad-free browsing · 30-day money back guarantee Our #1 AI Stock Pick — 33% OFF: $9.99 (was $14.99) Monthly picks · Ad-free browsing Cheetah Mobile Inc. (NYSE:CMCM) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript June 7, 2024 Operator: Good day, and welcome to the Cheetah Mobile First Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. All participants will be in a listen-only mode. [Operator Instructions] After today’s presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. [Operator Instructions] Please note this event is being recorded. I would now like to turn the conference over to Helen, Investor Relations for Cheetah Mobile. Helen Zhu: Thank you, operator. Welcome to Cheetah Mobile’s fourth quarter 2024 earnings conference call. With us today, our company’s Chairman and CEO, Mr. Fu Sheng, and Director and CFO, Mr. Thomas Ren. Following management’s prepared remarks, we will conduct a Q&A session. Before we begin, I refer you to the safe harbor statement in our earnings release, which also applies to our conference call today, as we will make forward-looking statements. At this time, I would now like to turn the conference call over to Chairman and CEO, Mr. Fu Sheng. Please go ahead, Fu Sheng. Sheng Fu: Hello, everyone. Thank you for joining us today. This is our first earnings call since November 2021. And we are excited to share our progress as we resume our quarterly updates. Cheetah Mobile is making changes. We are moving from focus on 2C to 2B. In Q1, our revenue from AI and others or enterprise focused increased by 62% compared to last year and 36% from the previous quarter. Now these revenues make up 43% of our total revenue. We expect this to grow to about 50% by the end of the year, making significant steps in our transformation. Our recent acquisition of Beijing OrionStar, an AI service provider, was an important move. It gave us a skilled sales team, strong tie-ups with business customers, and end-to-end capabilities for LLMs, including model training, fire training, developing LLS-based apps, and enhancing service robots, a new attachment for interacting with end users and customers in the AI era. With OrionStar, we are now focusing on making customer enterprise apps with LLMs and introducing LLM powered robot for specific business needs. We see two main reasons for this focus. First, market opportunity. Unlike competitive 2C market, enterprises are increasingly choosing LLM-based apps on private cloud due to data security concerns. However, they face challenges in developing paired apps and presenting a substantial opportunities in China’s enterprise sector. Second, [Technical Difficulty] bring together Cheetah and OrionStar allow us to combine our app enterprise with AI skills, better converting the market opportunities by selling robots to business, we can even find new ways to use LLMs to improve efficiency. We are using product driving approach to enhance our LLM capabilities. This is why we focus on the 10B parameters LMS segments and avoid large upfront investment in GPUs. We believe that a trillion parameters LLMs is necessary. And the enterprise can deploy and use 10B LLMs on private clouds at lower cost. Over the past few months we changed [14D] (ph) parameters foundation models from scratch, which has been approved by authorities for large-scale rollout and ranks among the top of various lists. Additionally, we are fighting nearly all leading open source foundation models to offer more options for our customers, all without significantly increasing costs. Furthermore, we have seen positive developments by integrating LLM based apps into our service robot. In particular, our delivery robot can now interact better with users leading to increased demand, especially in Japan and South Korea. Currently, our overseas revenue has surpassed domestic revenues and continues to grow steadily. With LLMs, we believe the features of our service robot will expand even further. I would also like to highlight how we assist our customers in using LLM-based apps efficiently. For example, we helped Chengdu University develop an LLM-based QA feature for its apps, improving user experience. We also developed LLM powered customer service features for another customer product including WeChat mini programs, apps and our service robot. This service is now available in [indiscernible] helping local residents apply for housing funds. We are also working with enterprises in China’s franchise industry to improve management efficiently with LLM-based apps. In the early stages of LLM-based apps development, we closely work with our customers to understand their needs. And 35 years — areas for improvement with LLMs. Find the most appropriate LMS [indiscernible] develop customer apps. This process help us standardize some LLM based apps and capabilities, particularly in customer service, enterprise management and training, which we can replicate to more customers. As a result, we are monitoring customer feedback and certification. Additionally, all the applications can be incorporated into our service robots. Our long-term business model in LMLs era will involve selling robots and offering valued added service. As we focus on building LLM-based apps for enterprise, we will shift our resource from our agency Internet business to AI business. This will improve the operating margin of our Internet business, which we use as a financial performance metric. In summary, LLM is once in a generation opportunities. With OrionStar and our clear strategy, we are now confident in our direction. We would like to emphasize that we don’t want to set short-time revenue growth targets. But we are aggressively prioritizing our customer satisfaction and building light house projects. By doing so, we believe we will establish a new growth engine to drive sustainable long-term growth in both revenue and margins over time. All we need is a bit of patience. We thank you all dedicated employees for their hard work in making this happen. Thank you. And Thomas? Thomas Ren: Thank you, [Fuzong] (ph). Hello, everyone on the call. Please note that unless stated otherwise, all money amounts are in RMB terms. Today, I am going to talk about two topics. First, our continued investment in large language models, or LLMs, resulting in a widened operating loss for the quarter, while total revenue has resumed its increase. Second, our healthy balance sheet. First, we are investing in LLMs. We aim to help enterprises quickly develop LLM-based new apps. As Fuzong mentioned in his speech, our acquisition of OrionStar has allowed service robots to become a key revenue contributor to the segment of AI and others. In Q1 of 2024, revenues from AI and others increased by 62% year-over-year and 36% quarter-over-quarter to RMB81 million, accounting for 43% of total revenue in the same period. Driven by contributions from Beijing OrionStar, our total revenue increased by 12% year-over-year and 14% quarter-over-quarter to RMB190 million. This acquisition also allows the two teams from Cheetah and OrionStar to work more efficiently together to better capture the opportunity in LLMs, as we help Chinese enterprises develop apps on LLMs to boost productivity. We expect this will lead to a substantial growth in revenue over time. In addition, LLMs are enabling us to improve the product experience provided by our service robots, which are now more capable of answering users’ different inquiries. This enhancement has strengthened our competitiveness and should drive the sale of our service robots over time. In Q1 of 2024, our total non-GAAP cost and expenses increased 21% year-over-year and 19% quarter-over-quarter. And non-GAAP operating loss was RMB66 million in the quarter, up from RMB42 million in the same period last year and RMB49 million in the previous quarter. This is primarily due to the investments in LLM as mentioned earlier. Through Beijing Orange Star, we acquired many R&D talents and 2B sales personnel, which are very important for us to capitalize on the opportunity in this sector. As of March 31, 2024, we had about 860 employees, up from about 720 a year ago. We are also ranking GPUs for model training and [indiscernible]. Excluding the impact of the aforementioned investment in LLMs, our cost and expenses as well as our margins remain stable. For example, excluding SBC, our operating profit for the internet business was 7.9% in the quarter, up from 3.1% in the same quarter last year. As we continue to reveal our product portfolio and remove products that did not address user pain points, we will continue this approach moving forward. At the same time, we will continue to invest in talent, both in R&D, specialize in LLMs, and to be sales personnel to help us seize the LLM opportunity to build a new growth engine for Cheetah. Our investments will be backed by our strong cash reserves. At the same time, we will continue to increase our operating profit for the internet business. Secondly, Cheetah Mobile has a healthy balance sheet. As of March 31, 2024 we had cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments of about US$250 million. In addition, we had about US$130 million of long-term investments, which include several holdings in well-known entities, such as [indiscernible]. Lastly, [indiscernible] is the practice of comparable China-based companies listed in the US capital market. We have decided not to provide revenue guidance going forward. Thank you. Helen Zhu: Everyone, for today’s call, management will answer questions in Chinese. And an AI agent will translate management comments into English in a separate line. Please note the translation is for convenience purposes only. In the case of any discrepancies, management’s statement in Chinese works well. If you are unable to hear the Chinese — the English translation, a transcript in English will be available on our IR website within seven working days. Thank you so much. Operator, please now take questions. Thank you. Receive real-time insider trading and news alerts Operator: We will now begin the question-and-answer session. [Operator Instructions] The first question today comes from Nancy Lu with JP Morgan. Please go ahead. Nancy Lu: [Foreign Language] Sheng Fu: [Foreign Language] Helen Zhu: Operator, please move to the second question. Thank you. Operator: The next question comes from Thomas Chong with Jefferies. Please go ahead. Thomas Chong: [Foreign Language] Sheng Fu: [Foreign Language] Helen Zhu: Operator, please move to the next question. Thank you. Operator: The next question comes from [indiscernible] with Citi. Please go ahead. Unidentified Analyst: [Foreign Language] Sheng Fu: [Foreign Language] Helen Zhu: Operator, please move to the next question. Operator: The next question comes from Miranda Zhuang with Bank of America. Please go ahead. Miranda, your line is open, you may ask your question. It appears we are unable to connect with Miranda at this time. So the next question comes from [Karen Kong] (ph) with TS Securities. Please go ahead. Unidentified Analyst: [Foreign Language] Sheng Fu: [Foreign Language] Helen Zhu: Okay. Operator, please move to the next question. Operator: The next question comes from Miranda Zhuang with Bank of America. Please go ahead. Miranda Zhuang: [Foreign Language] Sheng Fu: [Foreign Language] Helen Zhu: Please move to the next question. Thank you. Operator: The next question comes from [Zhai Lulu] with [indiscernible]. Please go ahead. Unidentified Analyst: [Foreign Language] Sheng Fu: [Foreign Language] Helen Zhu: Next question, please, operator. Operator: The next question comes from [indiscernible] with Bernstein. Please go ahead. Unidentified Analyst: [Foreign Language] Sheng Fu: [Foreign Language] Helen Zhu: Operator, please move to the next question. Thank you. Operator: The next question comes from Richie Sun with HSBC. Please go ahead. Ritchie Sun: [Foreign Language] Sheng Fu: [Foreign Language] Helen Zhu: Thank you. Operator, please move to the next question. Operator: The next question comes from Wei Fang with Mizuho. Please go ahead. Wei Fang: [Foreign Language] Sheng Fu: [Foreign Language] Wei Fang: Okay. Thank you. Helen Zhu: Operator, we have no further questions. No we will end the call. Operator: There are no further questions at this time. I’d now like to hand the call back over for closing remarks. Helen Zhu: Thank you operator and thank you so much for joining our conference call. Sheng Fu: Thank you. Thomas Ren: Thank you, everybody. Operator: The conference is now concluded. Thank you for attending today’s presentation. You may now disconnect. Receive real-time insider trading and news alerts Q1 2024MSN NewsNYSE:CMCMEarnings Call Transcript Returns since its inception in May 2014 (through August 15th, 2025) 30 day money back guarantee. Cancel anytime. 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Apple is planning a big AI comeback, but we've heard …
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When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. This doesn't affect our editorial independence. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has a juicy new report today detailing Apple’s future plans for AI and robotics, which he pitches as a “turnaround” for the company. A comeback of sorts, for a company that has badly missed the boat and disappointed fans with its AI ambitions so far. These future releases all sound great. There are robots, smart home products, and big Siri improvements… but we’ve heard this kind of promise before. From Apple Car to Vision Pro, to folding iPhones, we’ve heard rumors of Apple stuff coming “in a couple years” that either never materialize or fail to live up to expectations. Apple needs its AI-powered products and services to show up on time (the company is already behind competitors) and impress both fans and critics with their capabilities. Here’s what Gurman reports is coming down the pike. The foundation of most of Apple’s upcoming projects is a completely new Siri. Built on a large language model like most of the generative AI customers are familiar with today (like ChatGPT), this version of Siri is code-named Linwood, but Apple employees allegedly just call it “LLM Siri.” This version of Siri would use personal context to fulfill requests, understand what’s on your screen, and take actions within apps. It was meant to debut earlier this year as part of iOS 18, using a hybrid model–the LLM for some things and the standard keywords-based Siri for others. That was untenable, and so the new Siri has been delayed for about a year to get all of Siri unified under this new LLM model. Linwood uses an LLM developed by Apple, but there’s a parallel project code-named Glenwood that would use models developed outside Apple. Gurman says no decision has yet been made on what model would be used, but is testing with Anthropic’s Claude. Apple is also preparing a new visual design for Siri on iPhones and iPads. Gurman says that Apple employees working on a future robotics project have used ChatGPT or Gemini to build and test features, and that Apple employees are increasingly using AI tools made by other companies. A new Siri is a fundamental part of future projects, but Apple likes to sell new physical products, not just make new software for its existing hardware. The most important one is probably a new tabletop robot, with a screen like an iPad on a motorized, movable limb that can turn, tilt, and reposition itself. If you saw that research project for a robot lamp we wrote about earlier this year, that’s what we’re talking about–only there will be a screen instead of a lamp head. Giving this robot a personality will be a major selling point, but FaceTime calls (with your iPhone as a “joystick” you can use to move the screen around) is also a priority. This robot is supposed to be sort of a “person in the room,” even chiming in on conversations with helpful information. Siri is front-and-center on this device, with a project called “Bubbles” that will give it a visual representation with personality. This tabletop robot is currently anticipated for release in 2027, but plans remain fluid. There are several other robots in earlier stages of development, including one with wheels and one with a large mechanical arm that can be used in manufacturing or the back of retail stores. The tabletop robot and another project–a standalone smart home display–both use a new operating system dubbed Charismatic. They may both feature the new “Siri with a face” and personality, too. But the smart home display is simpler, and could launch as soon as next year. Think of it like the robot without the mechanical arm and with a less conversational Siri. It’s meant to handle smart home control, music playback, note-taking, web browsing, and, of course, FaceTime. The new Charismatic OS will center on things like clock faces and widgets, and can scan faces as people approach so it can show that person’s preferred layout and information. There will be lots of Apple’s standard apps, but the interface will be controlled mostly through widgets and voice. The smart home display is supposed to be a 7-inch square with thin black or white bezels and rounded corners. It sits on a half-dome base that holds some electronics, speakers, and microphones. You’ll be able to mount it on a wall, too. An AI-powered camera (code-named J450) is next in Apple’s salvo of AI-powered smart home products. Gurman says it will be battery-powered and run for several months to a year on a single charge, similar to many rival home cameras today. It will use facial recognition and infrared sensors to determine who is in a room. In addition to the obvious home security implications, these are meant to assist with home automation. Turning off lights when everyone leaves a room, or playing the music a particular person likes when in the room they’re in, for example. This camera is meant to be just the first of an entire line of smart home products to compete with the likes of Ring and Nest. Apple has tested a smart doorbell with facial recognition to unlock the door, Gurman says. Obviously, Apple has to right the ship when it comes to AI. Siri practically popularized the idea of an AI assistant, but now it is seen as lagging far behind the state of the art. But Apple’s push to build AI with personality and build it into smart home products marks an entirely new area for the company. It sounds exciting, but we should remind readers of all the articles we’ve seen about Apple’s smart car that never materialized (despite a big team working on it for years), or how the company hyped the spatial computing era as the future, only to deliver one very expensive and only somewhat useful pair of mixed reality goggles. Apple plans always sound great on the rumor mill, and the best stuff is always just two years away. What arrives on our desks and in our pockets is often something else. Jason has written about technology for more than 25 years - first in the gaming press, then focusing on enthusiast PCs and general technology. He enjoys learning how complicated technology works and explaining it in a way anyone can understand. Macworld Sweden Macwelt Germany Subscribe to the Macworld Digital Magazine Manage Subscription Newsletter Follow us on WhatsApp
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Apple is planning a big AI comeback, but we’ve heard …
MacMegasite Your Source for Everything Mac MacMegasite Macworld Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has a juicy new report today detailing Apple’s future plans for AI and robotics, which he pitches as a “turnaround” for the company. A comeback of sorts, for a company that has badly missed the boat and disappointed fans with its AI ambitions so far. These future releases all sound great. There are robots, smart home products, and big Siri improvements… but we’ve heard this kind of promise before. From Apple Car to Vision Pro, to folding iPhones, we’ve heard rumors of Apple stuff coming “in a couple years” that either never materialize or fail to live up to expectations. Apple needs its AI-powered products and services to show up on time (the company is already behind competitors) and impress both fans and critics with their capabilities. Here’s what Gurman reports is coming down the pike. The foundation of most of Apple’s upcoming projects is a completely new Siri. Built on a large language model like most of the generative AI customers are familiar with today (like ChatGPT), this version of Siri is code-named Linwood, but Apple employees allegedly just call it “LLM Siri.” This version of Siri would use personal context to fulfill requests, understand what’s on your screen, and take actions within apps. It was meant to debut earlier this year as part of iOS 18, using a hybrid model–the LLM for some things and the standard keywords-based Siri for others. That was untenable, and so the new Siri has been delayed for about a year to get all of Siri unified under this new LLM model. Linwood uses an LLM developed by Apple, but there’s a parallel project code-named Glenwood that would use models developed outside Apple. Gurman says no decision has yet been made on what model would be used, but is testing with Anthropic’s Claude. Apple is also preparing a new visual design for Siri on iPhones and iPads. Gurman says that Apple employees working on a future robotics project have used ChatGPT or Gemini to build and test features, and that Apple employees are increasingly using AI tools made by other companies. A new Siri is a fundamental part of future projects, but Apple likes to sell new physical products, not just make new software for its existing hardware. The most important one is probably a new tabletop robot, with a screen like an iPad on a motorized, movable limb that can turn, tilt, and reposition itself. If you saw that research project for a robot lamp we wrote about earlier this year, that’s what we’re talking about–only there will be a screen instead of a lamp head. Giving this robot a personality will be a major selling point, but FaceTime calls (with your iPhone as a “joystick” you can use to move the screen around) is also a priority. This robot is supposed to be sort of a “person in the room,” even chiming in on conversations with helpful information. Siri is front-and-center on this device, with a project called “Bubbles” that will give it a visual representation with personality. This tabletop robot is currently anticipated for release in 2027, but plans remain fluid. There are several other robots in earlier stages of development, including one with wheels and one with a large mechanical arm that can be used in manufacturing or the back of retail stores. The tabletop robot and another project–a standalone smart home display–both use a new operating system dubbed Charismatic. They may both feature the new “Siri with a face” and personality, too. But the smart home display is simpler, and could launch as soon as next year. Think of it like the robot without the mechanical arm and with a less conversational Siri. It’s meant to handle smart home control, music playback, note-taking, web browsing, and, of course, FaceTime. The new Charismatic OS will center on things like clock faces and widgets, and can scan faces as people approach so it can show that person’s preferred layout and information. There will be lots of Apple’s standard apps, but the interface will be controlled mostly through widgets and voice. The smart home display is supposed to be a 7-inch square with thin black or white bezels and rounded corners. It sits on a half-dome base that holds some electronics, speakers, and microphones. You’ll be able to mount it on a wall, too. An AI-powered camera (code-named J450) is next in Apple’s salvo of AI-powered smart home products. Gurman says it will be battery-powered and run for several months to a year on a single charge, similar to many rival home cameras today. It will use facial recognition and infrared sensors to determine who is in a room. In addition to the obvious home security implications, these are meant to assist with home automation. Turning off lights when everyone leaves a room, or playing the music a particular person likes when in the room they’re in, for example. This camera is meant to be just the first of an entire line of smart home products to compete with the likes of Ring and Nest. Apple has tested a smart doorbell with facial recognition to unlock the door, Gurman says. Obviously, Apple has to right the ship when it comes to AI. Siri practically popularized the idea of an AI assistant, but now it is seen as lagging far behind the state of the art. But Apple’s push to build AI with personality and build it into smart home products marks an entirely new area for the company. It sounds exciting, but we should remind readers of all the articles we’ve seen about Apple’s smart car that never materialized (despite a big team working on it for years), or how the company hyped the spatial computing era as the future, only to deliver one very expensive and only somewhat useful pair of mixed reality goggles. 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Description: Let's explore some of the best AI web scraping tools that make extracting data smarter, faster, and easier than ever.
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Let's explore some of the best AI web scraping tools that make extracting data smarter, faster, and easier than ever. Image by Author | Gemini Web scraping has become a vital skill in the data-driven world, especially with the rise of large language models (LLMs), where high-quality and factual data from the internet forms the backbone of their performance. Beyond powering AI, web scraping is widely used for tracking financial markets, monitoring website migrations, automating UI testing, and much more. With the right expertise, it can even be a highly lucrative career. In this article, we will explore some of the top AI-powered web scraping tools that make the process effortless. Many of these tools come with built-in LLM integrations, enabling you to extract exactly the information you need from the website with minimal effort. Firecrawl is an API that crawls any URL (and its subpages) to deliver clean, LLM-ready markdown, no sitemap needed. It supports scraping, mapping, searching, and extracting structured data, while handling proxies, anti-bot systems, and dynamic content for you. With SDKs, LLM and low-code integrations, plus self-hosting options, Firecrawl makes web data extraction fast, reliable, and effortless. ScrapeGraphAI is an LLM-powered web scraping suite that makes it easy to extract structured data from any website or HTML content. With services like SmartScraper, SearchScraper, SmartCrawler, and Markdownify, it's perfect for AI applications, data analysis, dataset creation, and platform building. With seamless integrations into LangChain and LlamaIndex, plus production-ready SDKs, ScrapeGraphAI helps you build smarter AI agents, research pipelines, and data-driven applications effortlessly. Crawl4AI is an open-source project available on GitHub, designed for fast and efficient web crawling tailored for large language models, AI agents, and data pipelines. It provides clean markdown, structured data extraction, advanced browser control, and high-performance parallel crawling, all without requiring API keys or imposing paywalls. The new adaptive web crawling feature utilizes intelligent algorithms to determine the optimal time to stop, enhancing data collection by making it smarter and more efficient. Octoparse is a user-friendly web scraping platform that allows for easy data extraction without any coding skills required. Its drag-and-drop interface is ideal for beginners and non-technical users. The platform features AI-powered field detection, hundreds of pre-built templates, and offers cloud-based automation for round-the-clock scraping with flexible export options. Advanced functionalities such as IP rotation, CAPTCHA solving, and AJAX handling enhance its versatility, while OpenAPI support enables seamless integration with other tools. Browse.AI is a no-code web scraping tool that lets you build robots to mimic human browsing and extract data, no technical skills required. With point-and-click setup, AI-powered monitoring, and 200+ prebuilt robots, it enables fast, reliable data collection from websites and subpages. Cloud-based automation, real-time alerts, and integrations with Google Sheets, Airtable, Zapier, and 7,000+ apps make it ideal for business users. ScrapingBee is a powerful web scraping API designed to help you extract data without the risk of being blocked. It manages headless browsers, automatically rotates proxies, and supports AI-powered extraction, allowing you to describe the data you need in plain English. With built-in JavaScript rendering, ScrapingBee can handle modern frameworks like React, Vue, and Angular. It also offers features such as custom JavaScript execution, screenshots, and SERP scraping. Apify is a full-featured web scraping and automation platform that lets you build, run, and share scrapers (called Actors) in the cloud. It provides everything you need for large-scale data extraction: smart proxy rotation to avoid blocking, flexible storage and export options, scheduling, monitoring, and team collaboration. With official SDKs (JavaScript, Python), a powerful API, and a CLI, Apify integrates seamlessly into any workflow. It also offers Crawlee (an open-source scraping library), fingerprinting tools, and ready-made Actor templates to speed up development. AI-powered web scraping tools make data extraction much easier. They can handle complex websites with multiple layers of navigation and still deliver the information you need quickly. The tools mentioned in this article require little to no coding experience, making them beginner-friendly and accessible to non-technical users. With their intuitive interfaces and simple APIs, anyone can extract valuable information or build data pipelines effortlessly. Abid Ali Awan (@1abidaliawan) is a certified data scientist professional who loves building machine learning models. Currently, he is focusing on content creation and writing technical blogs on machine learning and data science technologies. Abid holds a Master's degree in technology management and a bachelor's degree in telecommunication engineering. His vision is to build an AI product using a graph neural network for students struggling with mental illness. Get the FREE ebook 'KDnuggets Artificial Intelligence Pocket Dictionary' along with the leading newsletter on Data Science, Machine Learning, AI & Analytics straight to your inbox. 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German startup Energy Robotics raises €11.5 million to advance autonomous …
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Blame the elves. They saw generative artificial intelligence (AI) coming for their jobs and outsourced Christmas to robots. This holiday season, the digital economy’s strangest edges have gone gloriously mainstream: your drink is mixed by a bot, your window is squeegeed by a suction-climbing square, and your cat’s litter is analyzed like a lab sample. If it moves, beeps, cleans, scoots, mows, mixes or meows: there’s a robot for that. Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. Δ Robotics quietly jumped the fence from cute gizmos and warehouse pickers into home life because AI now gives machines better eyes, ears and timing. Vision models let mowers find grass without wires; sensor fusion keeps window bots from leaping off the glass; LLM-powered “companions” follow faces and voices; and even grills “learn” how you like your ribeye. The result? A Black Friday/Cyber Monday gift list that reads like a Fast Company fever dream and a snapshot of how automation is commercializing at the edges. Case in point: Whisker just launched a new LitterRobot with AI cat facial recognition and waste monitoring. Yes, for your cat. Welcome to 2025. The Fringe Robotics Gift Guide: 10 Bots Invading Home, Yard and Pet Life These products aren’t just toys. They’re distribution experiments for embodied AI: computer vision in the yard, autonomy on glass, perception in kitchens and living rooms. Subscription layers (pet health data, premium recipes, consumables) convert one-off gadgets into recurring revenue. And because robots are finally doing obvious, unsexy jobs — scooping, scrubbing, mowing — they slot into household budgets alongside vacuums and espresso machines. This Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the fringe is the funnel. The weirdest robots are showing us where mainstream automation is headed: quiet, useful, often funny — and very much for sale. Terraform Labs Co-Founder Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison Costco’s Digital Sales Surge 21% as Members Maintain Spending Appeals Court Says Judge Must Consider Allowing Apple to Collect Commission Disney's $1 Billion Bet: A Licensing Model With OpenAI for User Content We’re always on the lookout for opportunities to partner with innovators and disruptors.
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Hengbot’s AI LLM-Powered Open-Source Robot Dog is cheaper than an …
Description: https://youtu.be/BogKLxYbNlo Remember when robot dogs were either $75,000 industrial marvels that could open doors for the military, or $300 STEM kits that shuffled around like arthritic spiders? That middle ground between "mortgage your house" and "mildly entertaining paperweight" remained frustratingly empty, leaving most of us to admire Boston Dynamics videos from afar while wondering when
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Remember when robot dogs were either $75,000 industrial marvels that could open doors for the military, or $300 STEM kits that shuffled around like arthritic spiders? That middle ground between “mortgage your house” and “mildly entertaining paperweight” remained frustratingly empty, leaving most of us to admire Boston Dynamics videos from afar while wondering when we’d get our own mechanical companion. The robotics industry seemed content to serve either Fortune 500 companies or elementary school coding classes, with precious little consideration for the rest of us who wanted something genuinely capable without requiring a small business loan. Enter Hengbot’s Sirius, priced at $699 and built like the robot dog we’ve all been waiting for since watching that first Aibo commercial in 1999. Sirius represents a fundamental rethinking of what consumer robotics can be when a company actually listens to what people want rather than what engineers think they should want. At just 1kg (2.2 lb) with 14 degrees of freedom powered by proprietary Neurocore joints, an open-source design, and AI LLM integration, this robot has the capacity to do things your 2004 Robosapien could only dream of. The company has already attracted 3,000+ beta testers and even secured the 2025 Red Dot Award: Product Design, forging a path that will potentially define what the consumer-grade robot market will look like in the future. Designer: Hengbot Click Here to Buy Now: $659 $1299 ($640 off). Hurry, only a few left! Raised over $308,000. Constructed from aerospace-grade alloy, the chassis balances durability with weight efficiency in ways that cheaper plastic alternatives simply cannot match. The 2250mAh battery provides 40-60 minutes of active movement or 1-2 hours of standby time, while USB-C expansion ports future-proof the platform for accessories and modifications we haven’t even imagined yet. An 8-megapixel camera handles visual recognition tasks, enabling gesture-based interaction that feels surprisingly natural. An impressive 5 TOPS (Trillion Operations Per Second) of edge computing power packed into the AI head means Sirius processes voice commands, gestures, and visual input locally without the lag and connectivity dependence that plagues cloud-based systems. The 1000+ motion library gives you a foundation that keeps growing rather than getting stale after the first week. What makes Sirius genuinely exciting goes beyond raw specs into personality and adaptability territory. The drag-and-drop visual programming interface means you can choreograph custom dance routines, teach new tricks, or modify behavioral patterns without touching a single line of code. Voice pack customization transforms Sirius from a generic robot into something that sounds and responds like your ideal pet, while swappable personas let you switch between different character archetypes like Husky, Corgi, or Border Collie depending on your mood. The RGB lighting system and animated facial expressions create an emotional connection that goes beyond mere functionality, making interactions feel genuinely engaging rather than mechanically transactional. For creators and tinkerers, Sirius opens up a world of possibilities that goes way beyond out-of-the-box functionality. Python, C, and C++ support means serious developers can dive deep into custom AI behaviors, motion algorithms, and sensor integrations that would make any robotics engineer jealous. Blender integration lets you design custom shells and accessories that can be 3D-printed and swapped out whenever you get bored with the default look. Manual teaching modes let you physically guide Sirius through new movements, which feels surprisingly like training a real pet rather than programming a machine. The open-source approach means the community can share code, designs, and modifications, turning every owner into a potential contributor to Sirius’s evolution. The platform also supports 3D-printable shells, meaning the physical appearance can be as customized as the software behavior. Just don’t clad your Sirius with fur the way Boston Dynamics tried to, making their dog look creepy rather than cute. The control options are where things get really interesting, catering to everyone from casual users to hardcore enthusiasts. VR headset integration transforms Sirius into your virtual avatar, letting you see through its camera while controlling movements with natural gestures. Traditional joystick control gives gamers the precise input they crave for complex maneuvers or competitive scenarios. The smartphone app offers the most accessible entry point, packing everything from basic commands to advanced programming tools into a familiar interface. Each control method unlocks different experiences, making intuitive control the strong focus here. After all, real dogs respond to a multitude of controls/cues too, whether they’re voice commands, actions, or even treats! The pricing strategy here is genuinely aggressive in the best way possible, undercutting established players by thousands of dollars while delivering comparable or superior functionality. When Unitree’s Go1 starts around $2,700 and Boston Dynamics’ Spot costs more than most cars, Sirius’s promotional $699 price point represents a real shift in market accessibility. This democratization of advanced robotics technology means that hobbyists, educators, content creators, and curious families can finally access the kind of sophisticated robotic companions that were previously reserved for well-funded research labs and deep-pocketed corporations. This could potentially be the Oculus Rift moment for robot dogs, providing a truly consumer-grade device that’s both high-quality and affordable, undercutting the competition that’s hundreds (or thousands) of dollars more expensive. Looking at the competitive landscape, Sirius carves out territory that didn’t previously exist. Petoi’s offerings remain firmly in the educational toy category, while professional platforms like Spot continue serving industrial applications. Sirius bridges these extremes with consumer-friendly pricing, professional-grade performance, and the kind of open platform philosophy that encourages rather than restricts experimentation. The result feels like the first robot dog designed for actual humans rather than either children or extreme industrial setups, acknowledging that most of us want something sophisticated enough to grow with us but approachable enough to enjoy from day one. Hengbot’s timing couldn’t be better, arriving as AI capabilities mature and manufacturing costs drop while consumer appetite for interactive technology continues growing. The company’s proprietary Neurocore joint system integrates three degrees of freedom into a single unit, creating the biomimetic leg structure that enables Sirius’s uncanny movement realism. Just watch the video at the beginning of the article and you’ll know what we mean. The global entertainment robot market is expected to surpass $18 billion by 2032, driven by demand for emotionally intelligent, programmable companions. 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Bringing tic-tac-toe to life with AWS AI services | Artificial …
Description: RoboTic-Tac-Toe is an interactive game where two physical robots move around a tic-tac-toe board, with both the gameplay and robots’ movements orchestrated by LLMs. Players can control the robots using natural language commands, directing them to place their markers on the game board. In this post, we explore the architecture and prompt engineering techniques used to reason about a tic-tac-toe game and decide the next best game strategy and movement plan for the current player.
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Search AWS Blogs Large language models (LLMs) now support a wide range of use cases, from content summarization to the ability to reason about complex tasks. One exciting new topic is taking generative AI to the physical world by applying it to robotics and physical hardware. Inspired by this, we developed a game for the AWS re:Invent 2024 Builders Fair using Amazon Bedrock, Strands Agents, AWS IoT Core, AWS Lambda, and Amazon DynamoDB. Our goal was to demonstrate how LLMs can reason about game strategy, complex tasks, and control physical robots in real time. RoboTic-Tac-Toe is an interactive game where two physical robots move around a tic-tac-toe board, with both the gameplay and robots’ movements orchestrated by LLMs. Players can control the robots using natural language commands, directing them to place their markers on the game board. In this post, we explore the architecture and prompt engineering techniques used to reason about a tic-tac-toe game and decide the next best game strategy and movement plan for the current player. RoboTic-Tac-Toe demonstrates an intuitive interaction between humans, robots, and AI. Participants can access the game portal by scanning a QR code, and choose from multiple modes: When a player chooses a target cell, the two robots, positioned beside a tic-tac-toe board, respond to commands by executing precise movements to place X or O markers. The following video shows this in action. RoboTic-Tac-Toe features a seamless integration of AWS services, alleviating the need for pre-programmed sequences. Instead, AI dynamically generates descriptive instructions in real time. The following diagram describes the architecture built on AWS IoT Core, which enables communication between Raspberry Pi Controlled robots and the cloud. The solution uses the following key services: Strands Agents automate tasks for your application users by orchestrating interactions between the foundation model (FM), data sources, software applications, and user conversations. The Supervisor Agent acts as an orchestrator that manages both the Move Agent and the Game Agent, coordinating and streamlining decisions across the system. This process consists of the following steps: This module provides a governance layer over the AI-powered environment, enabling scalable orchestration across agents. By intelligently directing requests and unifying responses, the Supervisor Agent facilitates reliable execution, simplified monitoring, and enhanced user experience. The Move Agent generates step-by-step Python code. This process consists of the following steps: This module provides efficient and traceable navigation for robots by using AI-powered instruction generation while maintaining a robust logging mechanism for monitoring and debugging. The Game Agent functions as an opponent, capable of playing against human users. To enhance accessibility, players use a mobile-friendly web portal to interact with the game, which includes an admin panel for managing AI-driven matches. The LLM player is a serverless application that combines AWS Lambda, Amazon DynamoDB, and Strands Agent to manage and automate the moves. It tracks game progress by storing move history in an Amazon DynamoDB table, allowing it to reconstruct the current board state whenever requested. The gameplay process consists of the following steps: This system allows for real-time, AI-driven gameplay, making it possible for players to compete against an intelligent opponent powered by LLMs. In our RoboTic-Tac-Toe project, computer vision plays a crucial role in producing precise robot movements and gameplay accuracy. Let’s walk through how we implemented the solution using AWS services and advanced computer vision techniques. Our setup includes a Raspberry Pi camera mounted above the game board, continuously monitoring the robots’ positions and movements. The camera captures images that are automatically uploaded to Amazon S3, forming the foundation of our vision processing pipeline. We use Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to accurately detect and track robot orientation and position on the game board. This technique helps reduce dimensionality while maintaining essential features for robot tracking. The orientation angle is calculated based on the principal components of the robot’s visual features. Our OpenCV module is containerized and deployed as an Amazon SageMaker endpoint. It processes images stored in Amazon S3 to determine the following: A dedicated AWS Lambda function orchestrates the vision processing workflow. It handles the following: This computer vision system facilitates accurate robot navigation and game state tracking, contributing to the seamless gameplay experience in RoboTic-Tac-Toe. The combination of PCA for orientation detection, OpenCV for image processing, and AWS services for deployment helps create a robust and scalable computer vision solution. RoboTic-Tac-Toe showcases how AI, robotics, and cloud computing can converge to create interactive experiences. This project highlights the potential of AWS IoT, machine learning (ML), and generative AI in gaming, education, and beyond. As AI-driven robotics continue to evolve, RoboTic-Tac-Toe serves as a glimpse into the future of intelligent, interactive gaming. Stay tuned for future enhancements, expanded gameplay modes, and even more engaging AI-powered interactions. Georges Hamieh is a Senior Technical Account Manager at Amazon Web Services, specialized in Data and AI. Passionate about innovation and technology, he partners with customers to accelerate their digital transformation and cloud adoption journeys. An experienced public speaker and mentor, Georges enjoys capturing life through photography and exploring new destinations on road trips with his family. Mohamed Salah is a Senior Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services, supporting customers across the Middle East and North Africa in building scalable and intelligent cloud solutions. He’s passionate about Generative AI, Digital Twins, and helping organizations turn innovation into impact. Outside work, Mohamed enjoys playing PlayStation, building LEGO sets, and watching movies with his family. Saddam Hussain is a Senior Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services, specializing in Aerospace, Generative AI, and Innovation & Transformation practice areas. Drawing from Amazon.com’s pioneering journey in AI/ML and Generative AI, he helps organizations understand proven methodologies and best practices that have scaled across millions of customers. His main focus is helping Public Sector customers across UAE to innovate on AWS, guiding them through comprehensive Cloud adoption framework (CAF) to strategically adopt cutting-edge technologies while building sustainable capabilities. Dr. Omer Dawelbeit is a Principal Solutions Architect at AWS. He is passionate about tackling complex technology challenges and working closely with customers to design and implement scalable, high-impact solutions. Omer has over two decades of financial services, public sector and telecoms experience across startups, enterprises, and large-scale technology transformations. Loading comments…
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Robots receive major intelligence boost thanks to Google DeepMind's 'thinking …
Robots receive major intelligence boost thanks to Google DeepMind's 'thinking AI' — a pair of models that help machines understand the world | Live Science
Industry moving from concept toward application: experts China's humanoid robotics sector reached a new milestone at this year's World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), held in Shanghai from Saturday to Tuesday, where more than 150 robots were showcased in the country's largest and most advanced lineup to date. The Global Times learned that more than 60 intelligent robot models debuted at the WAIC, with more than 80 enterprises specializing in embodied intelligence taking part. Not only has the number of robots increased, but their functions have also become more diverse. Chinese robotics firm Dobot Robotics displayed its newest robotic arm, equipped with Tencent Robotics X's VLA large-language model. The robotic arm demonstrates advanced human-machine interaction capabilities, being able to engage in natural dialogue, interpret user's intent, perceive environmental conditions and reject unreasonable commands. It autonomously generates motion plans in response to tasks, executes complex operations through coordinated dual-arm control, and features closed-loop feedback for real-time error correction and dynamic task adjustment, the Global Times learned. A staffer from Dobot Robotics told the Global Times that the new robotic arm combines vision, language and action, allowing robots to understand commands, perceive their environment and act accordingly. "The VLA model, unlike conventional AI, enables real-time decision-making and task execution, marking a shift toward more adaptable, general-purpose embodied intelligence," said Li, adding that most of the traditional robots rely on extensive training and are limited to repetitive tasks, often failing to respond flexibly to unexpected situations. Unitree Robotics presented a lineup of embodied artificial intelligence (AI) innovations at the WAIC, including its boxing robot, which showcases the fusion of cognitive and motor intelligence through high-precision movements. The robot is capable of handling intricate tasks such as drumming and calligraphy and was featured in scenario-based demonstrations highlighting its mechanical versatility. A representative of Unitree Robotics told the Global Times that the Hangzhou-based company officially unveiled its third-generation humanoid robot, the "Unitree R1 Intelligent Companion," on Friday. The 25-kilogram robot supports flexible development and customization, and integrates a multimodal LLM combining voice and vision capabilities. Deep Robotics unveiled three key products at the WAIC, with a focus on industrial applications and practical deployment, Li Yang, head of marketing at the company, told the Global Times. The company also showcased an upgraded version of its flagship quadruped robotic dog, X30, tailored for various industry scenarios, and the robotic dog Lite3, designed for consumer and educational use. Powered by a multimodal interaction model, Lite3 enables seamless on-site AI dialogue and intelligent interaction. Deep Robotics has deployed its solutions in more than 600 scenarios globally, with its quadruped robots holding an 80 percent market share in sectors such as power inspection. Keenon Robotics held the global debut of its bipedal humanoid service robot XMAN at the WAIC, highlighting its agile mobility and advanced interactive capabilities. The robot is positioned to support services industries such as hospitality and catering, where both flexibility and intelligent engagement are in high demand. Also making its world premiere, Shenzhen-based Cyborg Robotics unveiled the Cyborg-R01, China's first heavy-duty humanoid robot. Built for industrial scenarios including heavy load handling, the model is designed to enhance automation and accelerate the intelligent transformation of manufacturing. At this year's WAIC, industry participants said that the breakthrough of embodied intelligence is approaching. As user demand for robot applications expands, the vast market potential requires smarter, more capable robots and systems. China's humanoid robotics sector is rapidly moving from concept verification to practical application, driven by technological development and market demand, said Jiang Lei, chief scientist at the National and Local Co-built Embodied Artificial Intelligence Robotics Innovation Center, adding that the integration of embodied intelligence and LLMs is enabling a shift from "seeing" to "doing." Many robots can now perform centimeter-level tasks, and with improvements in data collection and sensor precision, they are expected to reach millimeter-level accuracy and expand into retail, healthcare and logistics. Jiang noted that while the US has long led in basic capabilities like walking, running and jumping, Chinese teams have made breakthroughs in recent years. "This year could be the one when China puts a period on humanoid mobility," he said. Though core algorithms still need work, Jiang believes China is now well-positioned in the embodied intelligence race, with strong advantages in manufacturing and data that give it a seat at the table in setting global standards. While China's progress is accelerating, gaps remain with the international advanced level. The next decade is a pivotal window for breakthroughs, said Sun Fuchun, a professor from the Department of Computer Science and Technology at Tsinghua University, at the WAIC. As China's robotics technology advances, its global market presence - especially in emerging regions - is expanding rapidly, Che Fai Tan, president of the ASEAN Federation of Smart Industry, told the Global Times at the WAIC. "Southeast Asian countries are quickly embracing automation and digitalization. Industrial and collaborative robotic arms are now widely used in high-precision areas such as semiconductors, electronics, coating and welding. An increasing number of Chinese robotic solutions are entering the ASEAN market, gaining strong traction among small and medium-sized enterprises due to their cost efficiency, improving quality and robust supply and after-sales support," said Chee. "Chinese robotics firms are winning trust with quality and service, and becoming a key force in upgrading smart manufacturing across the region," Che said. In the domestic market, Jiang noted that both capital and industry interest in humanoid robots remain strong. He expects the number of robot producers to double this year, with many firms from the auto, internet and finance sectors entering the field. Morgan Stanley stated in a May report that China is taking a dominant position in AI robots, humanoid robotics and related fields. AI conference points to China's large role
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Robotics Challenges Bedevil AI Evolution Of Housecleaning Robots
Description: Figure AI, Figure 03 ile insansı robotları prototip aşamasından çıkararak seri üretim çağına taşıyor. Helix yapay zekası ve gelişmiş algı sistemleriyle ev, endüstri ve küresel kullanım hedefleniyor.
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Teknoloji ve bilim dünyasını seven ve takip etmekten büyük zevk alan Metin, öğrendiklerini ise DonanımHaber okuyucuları ile paylaşır. İnsansı robot geliştirme yarışında önemli bir adım atan Figure AI, üçüncü nesil robotu Figure 03’ü tanıttı. Şirket, bu modelle birlikte hem endüstriyel hem de ev ortamında kullanılabilecek genel amaçlı, insan benzeri görevler yapabilen bir robot perspektifi sunuyor. Tamamen sıfırdan tasarlanan donanım ve yazılım mimarisi, Helix adlı özel Vision-Language-Action (VLA) yapay zeka sistemine uyumlu şekilde geliştirildi. Şirket, yayınladığı videolarda teleoperasyon kullanılmadığının da altını çizdi. Tam Boyutta Gör Şirkete göre Figure 03, yapay zeka tabanlı insansı robotların ölçeklenebilmesi için inşa edildi. Bu doğrultuda robot, yüksek frekanslı görsel-motor kontrol sağlayan yeni bir kamera mimarisi ile donatıldı. Her bir kamera, önceki nesle kıyasla iki kat kare hızı, dörtte bir gecikme süresi ve yüzde 60 daha geniş görüş alanı sunuyor. Genişletilmiş derinlik algısı sayesinde Helix, karmaşık ve dağınık ortamlarda daha kararlı bir görsel akış elde edebiliyor. İnsansı robotların en zor parçaları olan eller konusuna da dokunulmuş. Şirket, robotun ellerinin baştan aşağı yeniden tasarlandığını söylüyor. Avuç içine entegre edilen geniş açılı kameralar sayesinde yakın mesafede düşük gecikmeli görüntü geri bildirimi sağlanıyor. Bu sayede Helix, ana kameralar engellendiğinde dahi (örneğin dolap içine uzandığında) görsel farkındalığını koruyarak nesne manipülasyonunu gerçek zamanlı olarak sürdürebiliyor. Figure 03’ün parmak uçları, yumuşak ve uyumlu yapısıyla farklı boyut ve şekillerdeki nesneleri daha stabil kavrayabiliyor. Şirket, mevcut sensörlerin dayanıklılık ve hassasiyet açısından yetersiz kaldığını belirterek, kendi birinci nesil dokunma sensörlerini geliştirdiğnin altını çiziyor. Bu sensörler 3 gramlık bir basıncı bile algılayabiliyor. Dolayısıyla Figure 03, bir ataşın ağırlığını dahi hissedebiliyor. Pratikte bu, kavranan nesnenin kaymak veya düşmek üzere olduğunun anlaşılması anlamına geliyor. Ayrıca Figure 03, 10 Gbps mmWave veri aktarım sistemiyle donatıldı. Bu sayede robot filosu, terabaytlarca veriyi hızlı biçimde yükleyerek sürekli öğrenme ve iyileşme döngüsünü sürdürebiliyor. Tam Boyutta Gör Figure 03 aynı zamanda ev ortamı düşünülerek de tasarlandı. Dolayısıyla robotun dış yüzeyinde çok katmanlı köpük koruma bulunuyor. Sert metal yüzeyler yerine de yumuşak tekstil kaplamalar tercih edilmiş. Figure 03, ayrıca 2 kW gücünde kablosuz endüktif şarj desteğiyle tamamen kablosuz çalışabiliyor. Ayaklarına entegre şarj bobinleri sayesinde robot, özel platforma adım atarak kendini otomatik olarak şarj edebiliyor. Robotun günlük kullanım kolaylığı da göz önünde bulundurulmuş. Yumuşak tekstil yüzeyler yıkanabiliyor ve aletsiz bir şekilde değiştirilebiliyor. Ayrıca farklı kıyafet seçenekleriyle özelleştirilebilen robot, kesilmeye karşı dayanıklı malzemelerden üretilmiş giysilerle donatılabiliyor. Ses sistemi de önemli bir yenileme aldı. Figure 03’ün hoparlörü, önceki modele göre iki kat daha büyük ve neredeyse dört kat daha güçlü. Mikrofon konumu yeniden düzenlenerek konuşma algısı da geliştirildi. Bu sayede kullanıcılar robotla doğal konuşma deneyimine daha yakın bir etkileşim kurabiliyor. Tesla, Optimus robotlarının seri üretimini geçici olarak durdurdu 2 ay önce eklendi Figure, ev kullanımına odaklansa da Figure 03’ün ticari uygulamalardaki potansiyelini de vurguluyor. Yeni modelin aktüatörleri, önceki nesle göre iki kat daha hızlı çalışabiliyor ve daha yüksek tork yoğunluğu (Nm/kg) sunuyor. Bu sayede robot, nesneleri daha hızlı şekilde alıp yerleştirme işlemlerini gerçekleştirebiliyor. Helix yapay zekasına özel geliştirilen görsel algı sistemi ve el sensörleri, ticari alanlarda da yüksek hassasiyetli hareket kabiliyeti sağlıyor. Kablosuz endüktif şarj sistemi de buradaki potansiyeli artırıyor. Tam Boyutta Gör Figure 03, yalnızca teknoloji açısından değil, üretim ölçeği bakımından da yeni bir dönemi temsil ediyor. Şirket, seri üretim için BotQ adlı kendi tesislerinde tamamen yeni bir tedarik zinciri ve üretim süreci kurdu. BotQ'nun birinci nesil üretim hattı, başlangıçta yılda 12.000 insansı robot üretebilecek ve önümüzdeki dört yıl içinde toplam 100.000 robot üretmeyi hedefliyor. Asker ocağının tanıdık aracı Unimog yenilendi {{Description}} https://www.amazon.com.tr/dp/B0C6FJ9KRM https://www.amazon.com.tr/dp/B0BYP3TL5R https://www.amazon.com.tr/events/yilinsonfirsatlari https://www.amazon.com.tr/dp/B0CY4LST7F https://market.amasyaeturunleri.com.tr/kampanyalar/ilk-alisveriste-200-tl-indirim https://www.hepsiburada.com/nothing-headphone-1-siyah-p-HBCV000098QZPA?magaza=Hepsiburada
