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technology23 hours ago•2 min saved

Security flaw lets 7,000 DJI Romo vacuums stream live home footage

A security demonstration revealed that a tester could use a PS5 controller-connected app to access DJI Romo robot vacuums through DJI’s servers, seeing and hearing from camera feeds on about 7,000 devices worldwide by leveraging a private token from his own Romo; DJI claimed fixes were in place, but The Verge showed a live demonstration of continued access, and DJI says remaining vulnerabilities will be patched in weeks, underscoring ongoing privacy risks for home cameras.

via PetaPixel|

#dji #iot #privacy

technology2 days ago•33 min saved

Why Humanoid Robots Now: Motives, Limits, and Society

Paris Marx and James Vincent discuss why there’s a surge in humanoid robots, the incentives behind pursuing an all‑purpose machine, how close researchers are to realizing it, and the potential social implications if such robots become widespread.

via The Nation|

#automation #humanoid-robots #robotics

technology3 days ago•7 min saved

Cute-by-Design: Robots Seek Human Trust

Tech companies are giving delivery and household robots friendlier, more petlike features—round shapes, big eyes and audible cues—to encourage human acceptance as AI-powered machines enter everyday life. Examples include DoorDash’s Dot and the Memo desk lamp. Designers say these traits foster trust and engagement, but experts caution about potential emotional attachment and privacy concerns as physical AI becomes more widespread.

via NBC News|

#artificial-intelligence #consumer-technology #design

technology4 days ago•4 min saved

China’s Lunar New Year robots test Europe’s pace in humanoid robotics

China showcased agile humanoid robots performing parkour and aerial tricks at the Lunar New Year gala, signaling rapid progress in AI-powered robotics. Experts caution that staged demonstrations can overstate capability and that real-world deployment—particularly for defense—remains far more complex. Europe should monitor developments, learn from China’s scale and supply chains, but avoid alarm, focusing on collaboration and continued advancement.

via Euronews.com|

#china #defense #europe

technology5 days ago•6 min saved

Gaffes, a Robo-Dog Controversy and Traffic Chaos Mark India's AI Summit

India's AI Impact Summit in New Delhi mixed high-stakes policy talk with mishaps: headline speakers pulled out, security and traffic snarls complicated attendance, a robo-dog demo turned out to be a Chinese Unitree Go2, and a stilted group photo with Modi and OpenAI/Anthropic chiefs underscored frictions in AI leadership; Emmanuel Macron’s morning jog provided a rare, human moment amid the diplomacy and tech chatter.

via politico.eu|

#aisummit #artificialintelligence #india

business7 days ago•6 min saved

China’s Humanoid Spotlight Shines, but Global Buyers Are Thin on the Ground

China’s humanoid robots wowed global audiences at the Spring Festival Gala, but the market for robot dancers is limited; despite heavy investment and visibility, mass demand remains uncertain, with buyers mainly in entertainment venues or niche branding, pushing firms to pivot toward service and industrial robots where practicality and cost can justify adoption.

via The Economist|

#business #china #entertainment

technology7 days ago•2 min saved

India AI Summit row as professor passes off Chinese robo-dog as university creation

A professor at Galgotias University faced backlash after allegedly presenting a Chinese-made robot dog at the India AI Impact Summit as the university’s own invention. The device was identified online as the Unitree Go2 from Unitree Robotics, prompting criticism and scrutiny of India’s AI ambitions; the university and professor denied claiming it as their creation, while the stall remained open amid broader summit concerns and political commentary.

via Al Jazeera|

#artificial-intelligence #galgotias-university #india

technology7 days ago•3 min saved

Indian university embroiled in AI summit row after claiming Chinese robodog as its own

At the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi, Galgotias University faced backlash after an official claimed a Chinese-made robotic dog, Orion, was developed by the university. Online sleuths identified the Go2 model from Unitree Robotics, triggering denials from the university that it built the robot, and later comments from the professor suggesting her remarks were misunderstood. The controversy reportedly led to the university’s stall being asked to vacate and power being cut briefly, overshadowing the event, which organizers say should not overshadow the broader work at the summit aimed at positioning India as an AI hub.

via BBC|

#ai #controversy #india

world7 days ago•33 min saved

Indian AI summit stumble: Chinese robot misrepresented as homegrown at Galgotias booth

At India's flagship AI Impact Summit, a staff member at Galgotias University presented a commercially available Chinese-made robotic dog as the university’s own creation; the unit was identified as Unitree Go2 from China, leading to the booth being asked to vacate and sparking sharp criticism of India’s AI push. The university and staff said no claim of authorship was made, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw posted the clip (later deleted), and the episode overshadowed a summit that otherwise featured top speakers and billions of dollars pledged for Indian AI projects.

via Reuters|

#ai #china #india

world7 days ago•324 min saved

Robots Take the Spotlight at China's New Year Gala

China’s CCTV Spring Festival Gala showcased humanoid and quadruped robots from Unitree and peers performing acrobatic kung‑fu and practical tasks, signaling rapid progress in robotics and AI amid US‑China tech rivalry. The show, along with ByteDance’s AI features, illustrated Beijing’s push to upgrade manufacturing and brand China as a tech powerhouse, though some observers criticized the emphasis on androids over humans. Analysts say 2026 could pivot robotics from stage spectacles to real‑world industrial use, with industry leaders urging continued investment in the sector.

via CNN|

#ai #china #manufacturing

technology7 days ago•3 min saved

China’s dancing robots flag a broader march toward smart manufacturing leadership

China showcased advanced dancing humanoid robots at the Spring Festival Gala to highlight progress in robotics and AI, underscoring Beijing’s push to scale production and pivot from low-cost assembly to smart manufacturing. Experts say the performance signals capability in synchronized motion but warn it doesn’t prove industrial robustness or real-world adaptability. The display fits into a broader state-led tech push, with China reporting hundreds of thousands of robotics firms and vast capital, and analysts predicting growing humanoid sales amid ongoing US-China tech competition. Prominent voices note the spectacle is as much about policy and propaganda as it is about industrial progress.

via The Guardian|

#ai #humanoid-robots #made-in-china-2025

technology8 days ago•66 min saved

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

technology8 days ago•3 min saved

China's Wall-Running Robots Impress Stagecraft, but Real-World Utility Remains Unclear

China showcased agile Unitree G1 humanoid robots performing wall runs and martial-arts choreography at the Spring Festival Gala, highlighting rapid progress in robotics. While the spectacle demonstrates technical leaps, experts caution that translating such stage prowess into everyday usefulness is still uncertain. Regulators have warned of a potential robotics market bubble due to crowded competition, and analysts note China’s strengths in manufacturing and AI as the sector continues to evolve on the global stage.

via Futurism|

#china #humanoid-robots #robotics

economy9 days ago•5 min saved

China’s involution could reshape its AI and robotics ambitions

FT Alphaville explains China’s “involution”—fierce domestic price competition backed by local subsidies and procurement rules—that drives prices lower and keeps unprofitable firms afloat, with political incentives to preserve jobs and GDP. The pattern has already hit sectors like chips, EVs, and batteries, and now AI startups are flooding the scene to access government funding. Looking ahead, there are warnings of overcapacity in strategic areas such as humanoid robotics and satellites. The piece questions whether the Chinese state can unwind involution and what the West should do as China continues to export cheap goods and potentially shape the future of AI and robotics.

via Financial Times|

#artificial-intelligence #china-economy #economy

technology10 days ago•2 min saved

Robot Wields Dugu Nine Swords in L7 Sword-Dance Demo

A Robotera L7 humanoid showcased sword-wielding prowess in a Lunar New Year demo, performing thrusts, kicks, and slashes with a blade nicknamed Linghu Chong and highlighting 55 degrees of freedom (arm 7, hand 12); the display signals impressive agility but humans still hold the edge in dexterity, following the model’s 2025 debut with Tsinghua University.

via Futurism|

#china #humanoid-robotics #martial-arts