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Unitree’s Humanoid Robots Dazzle with Kung-Fu at Lunar New Year Gala
technology10 days ago

Unitree’s Humanoid Robots Dazzle with Kung-Fu at Lunar New Year Gala

Unitree Robotics showed off its G1 and H2 humanoid robots performing autonomous kung fu at Beijing’s Lunar New Year gala, claiming several world-first feats including continuous freestyle table vaults, a high aerial flip near 3 meters, and a two-step wall-assisted backflip. The demonstrations were enabled by AI improvements, lidar-based localization, and stronger joints and dexterous hands, highlighting advances in embodied AI and multi-robot coordination that could extend to real-world applications beyond entertainment.

via Live Science|
#artificial-intelligence#china#humanoid-robot
Adam-U Ultra dances with 41 joints, signaling a new era for humanoid robotics
technology29 days ago

Adam-U Ultra dances with 41 joints, signaling a new era for humanoid robotics

PNDbotics’ Adam-U Ultra, a 5.2-foot-tall humanoid with 41 independent joints, wowed observers by performing a complex Charleston/hip-hop routine with remarkable precision and speed, guided by Nvidia’s Jetson Orin AI platform, Intel RealSense depth sensing, and a vision-language-action model. Weighing about 60–63 kg (132–139 lb), the lightweight robot showcases advanced whole‑body control and balance, and its designers envision versatile roles—from research and rehabilitation to manufacturing and concierge work—indicating a broad potential future for humanoid robotics.

via Live Science|
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Humanoid robot learns lifelike lip motion from video
technology1 month ago

Humanoid robot learns lifelike lip motion from video

Columbia's Creative Machines Lab taught a humanoid robot to produce lifelike lip movements for speaking and singing by self-observing and studying hours of YouTube videos, using a vision-to-action model that maps visuals to synchronized motor commands. The system can synchronize lips across languages and even perform songs, reducing the uncanny-valley effect, though hard consonants like B and W remain challenging. The work, published in Science Robotics, suggests broader implications for education, healthcare, and elder care as facial realism enhances human–robot interaction.

via TechSpot|
#facial-animation#humanoid-robot#lip-movement
business6 months ago

Tesla's 'Master Plan Part 4' Focuses on Optimus Robot and AI Ambitions

Tesla's 'Master Plan Part 4' is a vague and optimistic vision focused on AI and robotics for sustainable abundance, but critics argue it lacks concrete progress, especially regarding its humanoid robot Optimus, which has yet to demonstrate real capabilities beyond remote-controlled demos. The plan emphasizes growth, innovation, and democratization but is viewed skeptically as a distraction from declining sales and earnings.

via Electrek|
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