[Music] so let's talk about robots specifically humanoid robots powered by Ai and explore all the exciting developments that were showcased at the 2024 World Robot conference in Beijing and trust me there is a lot to unpack from this event we're talking game-changing Innovations cuttingedge technology and the latest in AI advancements so let's get into it all right so first let's set the stage the world robot conference is kind of a big deal in the tech World think of it as the Oscars for robotics it takes place every year in Beijing and it's where the latest
and greatest in robotic technology is put on display this year the conference was bigger and better than ever attracting 169 exhibitors from all over the globe showing off more than 600 Innovative products and here's the kicker there were a record high 27 humanoid robots featured this year yeah humanoid robots are becoming a major focal point in the robotics field and the hype is real so why all the buzz around humanoid robots well there's a growing interest in how AI can be integrated into robots that look and move like humans these aren't standard robots that you
might see in factories these are Androids designed to interact with us in a more natural humanlike way the idea is that these robots could eventually perform tasks just like or even better than humans and it's not just about replacing humans it's about collaborating with us especially in environments that are dangerous or require heavy labor a great example from the conference is the unry G1 this is a two-legged humanoid robot standing about 1.3 M tall and weighing around 35 kg it's Sleek it looks futuristic and it's packed with some pretty Advanced Tech the unry G1 can
move at a speed of 2 m/ second and has advanced three-finger Force control hands which means it can handle objects delicately and precisely it's also got a maximum knee joint torque of 120 new M so it's pretty strong for itself size what really sets the unry G1 apart is its robot unified large model which is a fancy way of saying that it has a robust AI system that allows it to learn and refine its skills continuously this model was launched this year and it's already Making Waves priced at around 99,000 un or about $1 13,874
it's actually quite affordable considering its Advanced capabilities according to hang jawe the marketing director at unitri this robot isn't just designed to look impressive it's built to be highly functional in a variety of practical applications that's why it's already being adopted by numerous labs and companies now at the conference shenen based UBC robotics showed off some of their robots that are currently deployed on Automotive production lines these robots aren't just for show they are doing real work intelligent Transportation Quality Inspection and even handling chemicals it's a big step forward for the large scale application of
humanoid robots in manufacturing according to Greg G the lead on ubc's humanoid robot motion control algorithm team their robots currently operate at about 20% of human efficiency now that might not sound super impressive at first but here's the thing they expect to reach nearly 100% efficiency within the next 1 to 2 years and remember robots can work 247 without brakes this means their overall efficiency could soon surpass that of human workers the integration of AI models has accelerated the development of humanoid robots as G mentioned we're looking at a future where robots and humans are
going to be working side by side more often especially in environments that are risky or involve heavy duty tasks essentially robots that can help you with heavy lifting or perform tasks that are too dangerous for humans that's the direction we're heading in and it's pretty exciting another standout from the conference was the Tang gong an embodied AI robot now what do they mean by embodied AI simply put it's AI with a physical form an AI that doesn't just exist in the cloud or on a Sur somewhere but is integrated into a robot that can interact
with the physical world the Chang gong was a big hit at the event because it showcase some pretty Advanced capabilities it could engage in conversations respond to voice commands and even grasp and place objects in designated spots CH jipping the team leader from the Beijing embodied artificial intelligence robotics Innovation Center explained that embodied AI helps bridge the gap between the digital and physical worlds just think about it an AI that can move around on its own and interact intelligently with its surroundings opens up a whole new realm of possibilities imagine heading to a concert and
a humanoid robot guides you to your seat fetches your favorite snack or even helps you navigate through the crowd that's the kind of future embodied AI is aiming for and the tong robot is a big step in making that Vision a reality other impressive presentations at the 2024 World Robot conference in Beijing included a 10 cents four-legged robot dog now if you've ever seen a robot dog before you might think okay big deal but this one's on a whole different level it doesn't just walk it can run jump and even perform backwards somersaults it's super
agile and could go places a human or even a regular robot couldn't reach then we got alibaba's new Logistics robot now Logistics might not sound super exciting at first but this robot is designed for last mile delivery which is a huge challenge in the e-commerce world it's like your own little autonomous delivery guy that can navigate complex Urban environment ments without any human intervention then there was a robot that totally captivated the audience a robot that can play the Chinese duler and not just playing like a simple tune it learned to play this complex instrument
in Just 2 to 3 days which is insane this kind of skill acquisition shows just how far AI learning has [Music] come next up we've got a robot that really blurs the lines between human and machine a humanoid robot that mimics human facial expressions in real time it's designed to look like a young man and can perfectly replicate its partner's facial expressions now we can't forget about the medical sector there were several presentations featuring Advanced Medical robots that are designed for surgical Precision using AI to assist with surgeries can greatly reduce the margin for human
error and improve outcomes for patients agriculture also got some love at the conference with robots designed for the field literally these agricultural Rob OTS are capable of tasks like planting weeding and harvesting which could majorly cut down labor cost and boost efficiency on farms we're talking about robots that could help address food security by optimizing farming processes now this next one's pretty interesting wison technology showed off their Innovative pliable robotic arms instead of the usual Motors These Arms use 3D printed Plastics and pneumatic artificial muscles making them way cheaper to produce like on10th the cost
of traditional robotic arms this could make highquality robotic Tech accessible to a lot more Industries and then there's the Walker s light robot from UB Tech robotics this one's an industrial humanoid robot that's already at work in car factories it's helping with everything from quality testing to sorting Parts working right alongside human workers to improve efficiency on the production line and lastly we saw the debut of the robot Blue Book an extensive report that dives deep into the Chinese robotics industry and its potential it's kind of like a road map for the future of robotics
outlining development Trends and opportunities for anyone interested in the business side of Robotics this is a mustre now while there are some incredible advancements there are still challenges to overcome in the robotics industry for instance at the conference yeang founder of Shanghai based T5 robot highlighted some of the problems in the current robotic supply chain product reliability is actually one of the biggest issues due to high defect rates companies like his can only produce up to 1,000 units at a time and let's not forget about the key components like harmonic gears which are crucial for
motion control in robots but still face quality and reliability issues also wison technology another player in the robotics field is doing something pretty unique they're using 3D printed Plastics and pneumatic artificial muscles instead of the traditional Motors and reducers for their robotic arms this makes their robots much cheaper to produce about on10th the cost of traditional robotic arms which could be a GameChanger for affordability in the industry according to chowe from Luni Ventures who has invested in wison the pliable robotic arms could potentially be used in humanoid robots in the future but in any case
China is pushing hard to become a global leader in this field as mentioned by Marina bill president of the International Federation of Robotics China's manufacturing capabilities and supply chain strength are really tough to match even for some of the most developed countries there's also a big focus on developing new productive forces in technology as Premier leang highlighted the robot industry has broad prospects and massive Market potential the government is calling for efforts to promote the expansion and popularization of robots across various Fields industry Agriculture and even Services essentially AI has ushered in the iPhone moment
for humanoid robots think about it just like the iPhone revolutionized the smartphone industry AI is set to revolutionize robotics we're getting closer than ever to making the dream of fully integrated humanoid robots of reality the plan is to establish a production capacity of over 10,000 embodied AI robots by the end of 2026 according to Kong L from the Beijing economic technological Development Area administrative committee that's a pretty ambitious goal but given the rapid pace of development we're seeing it seems totally possible all right if you found this video helpful smash that like button hit subscribe
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