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Clone Robotics, a Polish startup, has unveiled Protoclone, a human-like robot designed with synthetic muscles and a skeletal structure mimicking human anatomy. The Protoclone is described as a faceless android with over 200 degrees of freedom, more than 1,000 artificial muscle fibers (Myofibers), and 500 sensors. According to the company, Protoclone operates with systems that closely replicate human muscular, skeletal, vascular, and nervous systems, even featuring 206 bones made from polymers.
Reactions to the Protoclone have been mixed, with some social media users expressing unease over its lifelike movements and appearance. Clone Robotics plans to make the android available for preorder later this year. The company envisions the robot could perform household chores in the future. Protoclone uses a pneumatic system to control its artificial muscles but the final product will use hydraulics. The robot uses a system of sensors linked to four cameras to navigate. Recommended read:
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Figure AI has unveiled Helix, a new AI system designed to power humanoid robots with advanced movement capabilities. Helix aims to enable robots to perform complex tasks and handle unfamiliar objects through voice commands. The system combines a 7-billion-parameter multimodal language model, which acts as the robot's "brain" by processing speech and visual data, with an 80-million-parameter AI that translates these instructions into precise movements.
Helix can control 35 degrees of freedom, from individual finger movements to torso control. Demonstrations have showcased robots responding to voice commands, identifying objects, and grasping them accurately, even collaborating to place food items into a refrigerator without specific prior training. The system required only 500 hours of training data and runs on embedded GPUs within the robots. Figure AI is also reportedly seeking $1.5 billion in funding, potentially valuing the company at $39.5 billion. This comes after the company ended its collaboration with OpenAI on robot-specific AI models, though OpenAI remains a significant investor. Figure CEO Brett Adcock believes Helix is crucial for scaling robots in household settings, allowing them to adapt to new situations without requiring constant reprogramming. Recommended read:
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@the-decoder.com
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Meta is significantly increasing its investment in the development of AI-powered humanoid robots, with plans to create a universal hardware and software platform. The company's Reality Labs division has formed a team focused on building robots capable of handling everyday tasks in both home and work environments. Meta aims to develop the fundamental building blocks, including AI systems, sensors, and software, that other companies can use to manufacture and sell their own robots, aiming for its platform to become the 'Android' of the humanoid robot industry.
The company believes its experience with virtual and augmented reality provides a unique advantage, allowing it to accelerate robot development with data collected from its AR and VR devices. Bloomberg reports Meta has already started discussions with robotics manufacturers, like Unitree Robotics and Figure AI. While Meta promises it won't release dangerous AI systems, its investment signals a major push into the rapidly evolving field of humanoid robotics, where it will compete with companies like Google DeepMind, OpenAI, and Tesla. Recommended read:
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Apple is reportedly delving into the realm of robotics, exploring both humanoid and non-humanoid robot concepts. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the tech giant is in the early stages of research and development in this area, though the company itself has not officially confirmed these plans. A recently published research paper by Apple on human-robot interaction, specifically using a Pixar-like desk lamp as an example, supports these findings.
Apple's foray into robotics signifies a diversification of its technological portfolio. While still in the early stages, with mass production potentially not expected until 2028 at the earliest, the company seems to be focusing on the human-robot interaction and the underlying sensor and software technology. The smart home ecosystem is a potential area of application, with possibilities ranging from intelligent assistance systems to more complex humanoid robots. Recommended read:
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