Los robots domésticos han evolucionado más allá de los aspiradores y robots de cocina, incorporando tecnologías de navegación y autonomía para tareas como el corte de césped, limpieza de piscinas y ventanas, cambiando la dinámica del hogar y el jardín.
The Trump administration has banned imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing unacceptable risks to national security and the US economy, with many affected products originating from China.
Chinese firms occupy the top 5 spots in LexisNexis' Patent Asset Index for bipedal walking robots, with US and European presence limited to lower rankings.
The US has banned imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and certain tech products, citing national security risks, primarily targeting China amid escalating tech rivalry.
The number of megacities (urban areas with over 10 million people) is projected to increase from 33 in 2025 to 37 by 2050, with Africa and South Asia driving growth, and potentially seeing the emergence of 'gigacities' like Lagos with over 100 million residents.
The FCC proposes banning imports and sales of new advanced robotic devices and power inverters due to security vulnerabilities, citing risks of data manipulation, surveillance, and foreign intelligence enhancement.
Anthropic's report and experts like Sam Altman and David Autor suggest AI's job-killing potential and economic transformation may be overstated, with modest employment effects and lagging productivity gains since 2022
Salamanca High School in New York introduces a humanoid robot and AI teaching assistant, sparking criticism from teachers and Native American residents over dehumanization, cultural insensitivity, and privacy concerns.
Snake robots from Carnegie Mellon University aided international search and rescue efforts in Venezuela after a double earthquake killed over 5,000 people. The modular robots navigated rubble, extending visual reach for rescuers, though no survivors were found by the snakebots.
Black Forest Labs (BFL) launched FLUX 3, its first multimodal AI model that generates videos up to 20 seconds long with synced audio, alongside still images. It outperformed competitors in human evaluations and is being adapted for robotics via FLUX-mimic, with Audi testing it for complex manufacturing tasks.
Una revisión de expertos de la Universidad Tecnológica de Xingjian (China) y EPFL (Suiza) en Science Robotics detalla los avances y desafíos en el diseño de robots multimodales bioinspirados, destacando su potencial para la adaptabilidad y eficiencia en diversos entornos.
The US House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including provisions to prohibit the Pentagon from using Chinese-made humanoid robots due to national security and data privacy concerns, while commercial sales remain unaffected.
Alibaba Group Holding's mapping unit, Amap, has upgraded its ABot AI framework, which unifies a robot's core functions into a single system. The new framework features five specialized foundation AI models designed to overcome the industry's challenge of siloed, independently operating robot models.
Ukraine is deploying drone carriers and drone boats to deploy weaponized ground robots, enabling them to bypass defenses and conduct amphibious assaults. These innovations aim to offset Russia's manpower advantage and spare Ukrainian soldiers from dangerous missions.
Gritt, an AI robotics startup founded by Carnegie Mellon alumni, raised $26 million in Series A funding to deploy intelligent systems that automate solar panel installation. The company uses off-the-shelf hardware and AI models to address labor shortages and accelerate construction, with systems already deployed and contracted for 2.8 gigawatts of solar.
AI robotics startup Gritt secured $26 million in Series A funding, totaling $32 million, to automate solar panel installation. Using off-the-shelf hardware and AI models, Gritt aims to address labor shortages and boost efficiency in the solar energy build-out, with plans to expand to other construction tasks.
Humanoid robots successfully performed remote surgery for the first time. The program also features insights from the infinite scroll inventor on social media and a carbon capture solution for cargo ships.
Miles de trabajadores surcoreanos protestan por el temor a ser sustituidos por robots con IA. El artículo analiza el impacto global de la IA y la robótica en el empleo, la energía y el agua, destacando la necesidad de reformas políticas en España.
The World AI Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai highlights China's drive for technological self-reliance amid US chip restrictions. Beijing rejects 'trap' claims regarding its open-source AI promotion, aiming to foster global exchanges and ensure AI benefits reach developing nations.
Agility Robotics opened a 60,000 sq ft facility in Fremont, CA, to train its Digit humanoid robots for scaled deployments. The company, already generating revenue with Digit in warehouses for clients like Amazon, is preparing for a reverse-merger to go public, aiming to capitalize on its lead in the humanoid robot market.
BrainCo has introduced a new platform that allows users to control robots, including humanoid robots and robotic arms, directly with their thoughts. The system uses an EEG headset to capture brain signals, which AI algorithms then decode to translate user intentions into robotic actions, advancing embodied AI development.
Two T800 robots engaged in an MMA fight in Shenzhen, China, for the Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend (URKL) opener, captivating social media and martial arts actor Donnie Yen Ji-dan. One robot was decapitated in the historic event, marking a new frontier in sports entertainment.
Dana Suskind's book 'Human Raised' highlights the potential risks of AI companions in child development, arguing they may substitute human interactions crucial for learning and emotional growth.
China has fully embraced AI, with millions using AI doctors, robots in factories, and drones for delivery. The state also utilizes AI for surveillance, contrasting with Western skepticism towards the technology.
