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China showcased its advancements and limitations in humanoid robotics at the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, highlighting progress in AI and robotics, as well as challenges like balance and dexterity, amid broader geopolitical competition with the US in AI technology.
Boston Dynamics, known for its advanced humanoid robot Atlas, has officially retired the hydraulic robot, marking the end of an era in the robotics industry. The company's focus on commercializing technologies, coupled with Hyundai's acquisition and new CEO, suggests a shift towards new developments. While Atlas has made significant strides over the past decade, its hydraulics are now considered antiquated by contemporary robotics standards. Despite previous teases at commercializing the project, Boston Dynamics has decided to retire Atlas, showcasing its greatest hits and falls in a final blooper reel.
Engineers at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a spider-inspired shape-changing robot, called mCLARI, that can naturally alter its shape and maneuver through narrow places without controlling its movements. This breakthrough in the robotics industry could have applications in healthcare, space exploration, disaster response, and other industries that require adaptability and versatility.
China aims to boost the use of robots in manufacturing as a means to fuel economic growth, believing that the robotics industry is on the verge of a revolutionary leap. With revenues surpassing $23 million last year, China is already the world's leading market for the sector.
Women in Robotics has launched a scholarship in honor of Joanne Pransky, known as the "Robotic Psychiatrist," who made significant contributions to the robotics industry by emphasizing the human element in conversations about robotics and automation. The scholarship aims to encourage women and non-binary students to pursue careers in robotics and is currently accepting donations. Pransky, who was a pioneer in social robotics, was known for her passion, compassion, and efforts to make other women in the field feel comfortable.