Boston Dynamics unveils humanoid robot Atlas
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Atlas the robot is heading to the factory floor in Hyundai's Georgia plant and it’s bringing artificial intelligence with it
My dog is smart, but without an opposable thumb, he still can't open the door to let himself out. Humanoid robots have a similar problem. Why it matters: Despite huge breakthroughs in artificial intelligence that enable these clever machines to learn from human feedback or their environment,
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang also offered a counterintuitive prediction about how robots will affect human jobs.
Hyundai admits humanoid robots in car factories will change the nature of work—but don't expect much of an impact on prices.
Jensen Huang, one of the most powerful figures in global technology, promised the world will see "some pretty amazing things" this year.
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Robots at CES: A history in photos
Spot, Boston Dynamics' first commercial robot, was first shown to the world in 2016 — but that didn't stop Hyundai from showing it off at CES six years later. It seems to be finding success in a few niche roles: as an inspection robot, and in some bomb disposal squads.
Kawasaki and Vestas spin-off BladeRobots are testing crewless helicopters and robots to automate dangerous wind turbine blade maintenance.