The article discusses China’s ambitious efforts to revolutionize the use of humanoid robots in the workplace, aiming to overcome current limitations that make these robots inefficient co-workers. By investing heavily in advanced AI and robotics technologies, China hopes to lead the way in creating humanoid robots that can seamlessly integrate into various labor-intensive industries, potentially…
Security researchers discovered a significant vulnerability in Unitree Go1 robot dogs. The flaw involves an undocumented remote access tunnel service called CloudSail (Zhexi), allowing unauthorized individuals to control the robots and access their cameras using default credentials and a specific API key. This poses serious risks, especially in sensitive environments, as the robots are used…
Norwegian robotics startup 1X plans to test its humanoid robot, Neo Gamma, in several hundred homes by the end of 2025. The robot, which uses AI for walking and balancing, will initially be controlled by human teleoperators. These tests aim to gather data on Neo Gamma’s performance in real-world environments to refine its capabilities. This…
Tesla plans to begin production of its humanoid robot, Optimus, in 2025, aiming to manufacture between 10,000 to 12,000 units this year. The company envisions scaling up production to 50,000 units, or ten “legions” of robots, by 2026. Musk believes Optimus could become Tesla’s most impactful product, surpassing all others in scale and significance. Read…