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	Unitree Robotics has grown by leaps and bounds since 2016. BMW Is Experimenting With Humanoid Robots to Speed Up Production




	So much so that the Chinese startup’s G1 humanoid robot has just been updated into a mass-production version, New Atlas reported on Monday. That means the droid has received stronger performance and an even better appearance, according to the company, plus it adheres more to mass-production guidelines.




	The G1 model debuted just a few months ago, and already the Unitree team has treated it to some significant upgrades. The basic specs remain largely the same, though: The G1 measures in at 4.33...

This Humanoid Robot Can Talk and Dance, and It’s Ready to Come Live With You

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BEIJING (Reuters) - As China seeks to race ahead in humanoid robot development, its supply chains showcased cheaper and innovative parts at the world robot conference in Beijing, but some executives warn the industry has yet to improve product reliability.

China robots conference spotlights the changing face of humanoids

The US Sun

AS theft and crime have run rampant across the country in recent years, some retailers are resorting to artificial intelligence to combat the criminals – even at the expense of human jobs.  However, as more states have adopted security robots, many remain concerned about whether these high-tech robocops are effective at deterring crime.  For over […]

Robots replace cops as they patrol city streets with cameras despite lack of evidence they’re any better than humans

In case you hadn’t noticed, humanoid robots have joined the workforce. An evergreen staple of science fiction, autonomous AI-driven machines with feet, legs that bend at the knee, torsos, arms with hands and fingers, all topped with a head are now being deployed in real workplaces. Specifically:. Amazon is...

Humanoid robots are a bad idea

Artificial intelligence seems to be on everyone’s minds these days. Some people embrace AI, while others fear it. Many workers worry that AI will steal away their livelihoods. And while that might be true for some jobs, other professions will likely require the human touch for years to come.

10 Lucrative and Growing Jobs That AI Won’t Replace Anytime Soon

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Micro- and nanoplastics are an unfortunate inevitability in this day and age, and their ubiquity has led it to one of the most important organs in the human body. A new study led by a team from the University of New Mexico used pyrolysis gas chromatography-mass spectrometry to analyze post-mortem human liver, kidney, and brain samples from 2016 and 2024.

Scientists sound the alarm after discovering microplastics in human brains: 'Imperative to declare a global emergency'

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Tesla has been hard at work developing its own humanoid robot since 2021, branching out beyond electric vehicles. Elon Musk's latest obsession is called Optimus, and its development requires some training from anyone willing to be on their feet walking while carrying 30 lbs. of equipment for more than 7 hours a day. All of the prerequisites for the role are physical; you have to be between 5'7" and 5'11" — with zero education requirements, making it a nice $25.50 to $48 per hour gig. According to Business Insider, roughly 50 people have filled the position over the past year. You might be wondering what the 30 lbs. of equipment is.

The Hollywood Tech That's Training Tesla's AI-Powered Robots

Everything from the speed of the recording to the tasks being performed (such as carrying boxes or sorting objects) may be misrepresenting what these bipedal bots are actually capable of right now. The MIT Technology Review has put together a quick guide to help viewers be more aware and critical...

Don’t get caught out by video demos of humanoid robots.

Interesting Engineering

Crane WASP, a large 3D printer, builds using natural resources like dirt and agricultural waste, eliminating the need for concrete.

UN deploys unique 3D printer to build homes from dirt, waste in Colombia

Automation-boosting virtual traders, stock screeners, and personal robotic advisors are no longer intriguing marvels of sci-fi romanticism. Instead, they will likely bless all investors and fund managers in the coming years. In the past, Accenture’s banking technology vision 2017 report featured that more than 76% of bankers expected AI adoption across the banking, financial services, and insurance industry (BFSI). Fast-forward to November 2023: ChatGPT augmented AI’s potential to enhance financial decision-making via an easy-to-interact, conversational graphical user interface (GUI).

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Investment Research

The first Sonic the Hedgehog movie was surprisingly great (certainly more so than the outright terrible Borderlands or the all too safe Super Mario Bros.), thanks to a genuinely funny script and Jim Carrey going wild as Dr. Robotnik. After introducing Idris Elba's Knuckles in the second film (andhis own Paramount+ TV series), now we're getting Sonic's broody counterpart Shadow in Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 trailer introduces Keanu Reeves' broody Shadow

Robotics manufacturer LimX Dynamics recently unveiled the latest updates to its humanoid robot, CL-1, with a video showing it moving heavy objects around a simulated warehouse. The three-minute, one-take video demonstrates upgrades to the robot’s hardware, which improve “real-time perceptive loco-manipulation and whole-body control.” With the upgrades, CL-1 is able...

Humanoid Robot Tackles Warehouse Tasks in New Video

Date Everything! has a perfect title. It's a dating sim in which you'll be able to date humanoid manifestations of many objects throughout your home. You won't have to wait too long to check it out, as it's coming to Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC on October 24.

Date Everything! will let you romance objects in your home on October 24

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

The highly illegal but very popular media streaming site Fmovies and an affiliated network of pirated movie and TV show websites have been shut down. The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), a global coalition of movie studios and entertainment companies including Disney, NBCUniversal and MGM, announced the dismantling of the illegal streaming site, several of its other websites including bflixz, flixtorz, movies7, myflixer and aniwave and its video hosting provider vidsrc.to, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The world’s largest TV and movie piracy streaming ring is dead

AI-generated text and imagery is flooding the web — a trend that, ironically, could be a huge problem for generative AI models. As Aatish Bhatia writes for The New York Times, a growing pile of research shows that training generative AI models on AI-generated content causes models to erode. In short, training on AI content causes a flattening cycle similar to inbreeding; the AI researcher Jathan Sadowski last year dubbed the phenomenon as "Habsburg AI," a reference to Europe's famously inbred royal family.

AI Appears to Be Slowly Killing Itself

Experts from a collection of universities have their laser beams aimed at the world's massive plastic pollution problem. And the result of their experiments could one day be realized each time we hit "save" on our devices. The University of Texas-led research uses lasers and two-dimensional materials to reduce hard-to-breakdown...

Scientists make breakthrough discovery with the power to permanently change plastic pollution: 'Transforming ... pollutants into valuable, reusable chemicals'

Chemical recycling offers a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic recycling by breaking down plastics into high-quality products. Researchers have optimized this process with a new mathematical formula. Each year, hundreds of millions of tons of plastic waste are produced globally. In response, scientists are diligently developing innovative methods to recycle...

Revolutionizing Recycling: New Technique Turns Plastic Waste Into Wealth

Apple might be best known for its in-ear AirPods when it comes to sound, but headphone lovers also have the AirPods Max to consider. As part of Labor Day sales, these headphones are 27 percent off, dropping to $399 from $549. The $150 discount is only $4 more than their Prime Day all-time low and is available in every color. The AirPods Max provide a solid option for anyone who wants to stay in the Apple family without worrying about losing a tiny earbud. The biggest issue is that they are costly, but this Labor Day sale makes them a better buy.

Apple's AirPods Max are on sale for $399 for Labor Day

Many companies are working toward 2025 targets to achieve 100% recyclable packaging. As the months of 2024 unfold, it will be interesting to observe how many companies revise their targets downward. Unilever and Colgate Palmolive have recently adjusted their goals, acknowledging just how challenging it is to meet the targets set a few years ago.

Coca-Cola Reverse Vending Machines in Theme Parks, Method Bottles Made with Recycled Coastal Plastic, Cabot Creamery PCR Cheese Packaging

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These robots move through the magic of mushrooms

Researchers at Cornell University tapped into fungal mycelia to power a pair of proof-of-concept robots. Mycelia, the underground fungal network that can sprout mushrooms as its...

These robots move through the magic of mushrooms

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