Category: humanoid robot

Humanoid Robots Say They Will Not Replace Jobs or Stage Rebellion

Nine artificial intelligence (AI) humanoid robots gathered at a United Nations summit in Geneva on July 7, where they took questions alongside their creators in what is believed to be the world’s first human-robot press conference. Organizers said the AI for Good Global Summit was meant to showcase the capabilities and limitations of robotics and…


Newly Developed Humanoid Robot Warns About AI Creating ‘Oppressive Society’

During the 2023 International Conference on Robotics and Automation held in London from May 29 to June 2, UK-based company Engineered Arts introduced a humanoid robot, Ameca, that can interact like a person with realistic facial movements. Unlike ChatGPT, which is an online chat service, Ameca’s humanoid body allows it to interact with people using…


Startup Raises $70 Million to Develop Human-Like Robot

An AI robotics startup from California has raised over $70 million to build a humanoid robot that the company expects will be used to do a wide range of manual labor. Sunnyvale-based Figure is developing Figure 01, which the company thinks will resolve labor shortages, support the global supply chain, and perform dangerous tasks. Figure…


UCLA Creates Its Most Advanced Humanoid Robot To Date

Mechanical engineers at the UCLA School of Engineering have created the world’s fastest walking humanoid robot, believed to be the first designed in an academic setting capable of running, according to a recent statement from the school. Named “Artemis,” for Advanced Robotic Technology for Enhanced Mobility and Improved Stability, the robot is said to be…


‘Terminator’ Movie Tech: Phase-Shifting Robot Can Switch Between Liquid and Solid States

Scientists have created a robot capable of turning into liquid and reforming back into its original shape, a development that can herald new applications in healthcare and other fields; but it has also triggered comparisons with the antagonist from the Terminator movies as the substance can be made in a humanoid shape. The innovation, detailed…