Google recently launched Gemini Robotics, an AI model that integrates large language models with spatial reasoning. This allows users to command robots to perform tasks like placing grapes in a clear glass bowl. The AI interprets these commands and translates them into actions the robot can execute. This development follows a trend where robotics companies increasingly use AI, and AI giants like OpenAI are venturing into robot construction. In October, Nvidia announced the next wave of AI would focus on physical applications. The robotics startup Figure demonstrated a humanoid robot following human instructions to organize dishes, while Covariant, a startup from OpenAI, developed a system for warehouse robotic arms, later acquired by Amazon. Figure plans to build a facility to produce 12,000 humanoid robots annually. However, safety concerns and the need for extensive testing mean robots will first appear in workplaces like warehouses, hotels, and hospitals before entering homes. Agility Robotics, a competitor, is the only U.S. company with paying customers for its humanoids, but they must operate in isolated areas due to incomplete safety standards.
Brett Adcock
@adcock_brett
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Feb 27 Important update: Figure is launching robots into the home
Our AI, Helix, is advancing faster than any of us anticipated, accelerating our timeline into the home
Therefore, we’ve moved-up our home timeline by 2 years; starting Alpha testing this year
Lin Jian 林剑
@SpoxCHN_LinJian
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Dec 24, 2024 The AI-powered humanoid robot developed by a Chinese company can serve as a portable housekeeper that cracks walnuts, fries bread, and folds itself. So cool and practical!
Barrett Ames
@cbames
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Jan 21 Floorplans are all you need.
Here’s a video of our AI that reads floorplans. It reads room labels, finds dimensions, finds dimension lines, and locates doors and windows, all in under 2 minutes.
There are companies with thousands of people who’s entire job is to perform that
Circuit
@circuitrobotics
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Dec 26, 2024 High-rise construction robots are keeping workers safer
Raise Robotics is leveraging Universal Robots’ UR20 arms to automate challenging tasks like installing glass façade fasteners on skyscrapers.
Early adopter Harmon, the largest glazing company in the US, reports significant
CyberRobo
@CyberRobooo
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Mar 3 Right now, humanoid robot companies and their robots are breaking through technological and commercial barriers—particularly in multi-humanoid collaboration. There is indeed a demand for practical humanoid robots to further enhance automation and reduce reliance on human labor
Lukas Ziegler
@lukas_m_ziegler
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Jan 15 Teaching robots how to paint!
This painting robot, for example, mimics human movements with precision to handle repetitive, and tiring tasks.
A special device memorizes points in 3D space, which are then sent to the robot’s control.
The result? A robot that, after a single
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