[Music] so Boston Dynamics just released a video showing their Atlas robot doing what they call fully autonomous work and this one's nothing like the usual pre-programmed demos this time it's not Atlas doing parkour or showing off agility it's focused on handling real world Factory tasks a robot that works entirely on its own managing the fast-paced environment of a car assembly line adjusting to shifting parts and changes without human input this is the kind of breakthrough we're seeing now so let's talk about it by now most of us know Atlas the humanoid robot from Boston Dynamics
that's already famous for doing crazy physical stuff remember the viral videos of it doing push-ups well it's gone from showing off its physical capabilities to handling actual industrial work and that's a huge step forward in this latest demo Atlas is seen moving engine parts between containers and a mobile sequencing Dolly which basically means it's sorting Parts adjusting to different height and moving them precisely where they're supposed to go now the wild part it's all completely autonomous no human stepping in to tell it what to do next Boston Dynamics really stepped up the game with atlas's
sensor technology the robot uses a mix of vision force and proceptive sensors that's how it feels its body's position to adapt and react instantly so say A Part its handling is a bit out of place instead of fumbling around Atlas will adjust its grip or position making real-time decisions to get the task done right there's even a part in the video where Atlas meets a little resistance trying to slide apart into place the robot literally stops recalibrates and then tries again and we're talking about this happening all in a split second which is just mind-blowing
now let's talk Hardware this latest version of Atlas is all electric no Hydraulics like in the older models that makes it lighter quieter and gives it a greater range of motion which is super important when it's working in a complex environment and thanks to Advanced actuator think of them like robotic muscles it moves smoothly and quickly imagine the speed and precision it brings to a fastpaced factory floor these actuators allow Atlas to Pivot at the waist and manage everything from subtle twist to full-on arm movements it's all about making the robot efficient for those repetitive
time-sensitive tasks where every second counts and it makes perfect sense that Boston Dynamics is steering Atlas toward Automotive applications especially with Hundai now owning the company and pushing Automation and car manufacturing in such a demanding field a robot like Atlas could significantly enhance efficiency which is why they're testing it in these settings their recent collaboration with the Toyota Research Institute could also mean we'll see Atlas equipped with even more advanced machine learning helping it adapt and learn directly on the job in terms of design the video shows atlas's point of view with a slightly fishey
field of vision where objects it handles are highlighted this lets Atlas easily identify items making sure it's picking up the right parts and putting them in the right places the new machine learning models running behind the scenes make this even better by letting Atlas understand its surroundings and make quick decisions Boston Dynamics is also making it clear that this is a genuinely independent machine we're not talking about a robot with prescripted moves the video has a fully autonomous water mark on it to make sure we get the point no remote control no teleoperation just Atlas
its sensors and its programming figuring things out on its own and this autonomy is what really sets Atlas apart from other robots in fact this level of Independence is something you don't see often in robots today especially those designed for industrial use to give you some perspective think of Tesla's Optimus robots they made headlines when they sered drinks and mingled with guests at Tesla's cyber cab event but here's the thing most of their moves were actually controlled by humans remotely so while the Optimus robots were cool to look at they weren't as autonomous as Boston
Dynamics at Atlas is proving to be social media has been buzzing about Atlas with people calling it creepy but undeniably impressive I mean there's a part where it stands up by planting its feet behind its head reorienting itself and inverting its spinal column yeah that's a bit of a what just happened moment but all of this just shows how versatile and advanced Atlas is becoming sure there's a little bit of a science fiction comes to life vibe to it but this technology could change the way we think about labor and productivity in ways we're just
starting to understand in my view what's next for Boston Dynamics and Atlas looks like a focused push to perfect Atlas for real world Factory applications especially in the automotive sector and while they're keeping it mostly in the factory setting for now who knows where this Tech could go in the future all right now as Boston Dynamics explores the future of Robotics autonomy in the US some equally exciting AI advancements are unfolding in China the scene at the seventh World voice Expo in he East China was full of fresh AI Tech that's already reshaping the industry
standing at 1.7 m about 5' 7 in and weighing 65 kg around 143 lb a black humanoid robot demonstrated its perceptual skills when a visitor mentioned they were thirsty the robot accurately identified and handed them a bottle of coffee from a set of objects showing the Precision of its latest generation large language model this second gen AI developed by iFly reflects advances that allow for nuanced tasks like pouring drinks marking a leap in humanlike dexterity for robotics ic's superbrain robotic platform supports more than 450 robotics companies and connects a community of 15,000 developers across China
demonstrating the scale of China's AI integration this superb brain isn't just for industrial robots it's part of a wider push into consumer and daily use products showcased at the Expo which featured over 200 AI Solutions including Advanced humanoid robots human machine interaction systems and enhanced language models one standout example from the event was the unry H1 a humanoid robot from hjo based unitary robotics it's built to move at a Brisk 3.3 m/s and has already sold over 100 units at a price of $90,000 each showing the rising demand and practical applications for full commercialization of
humanoid robots the government's AI plus initiative designed to drive the digital economy and modernized Manufacturing fuels much of this rapid development at the Expo an automatic voice interaction testing system for new energy vehicles and EVS garnered substantial interest this system is capable of simulating human interactions within a vehicle assessing the response speed accuracy and stability of incar AI systems in real time according to Wu Jang xao general manager of the the national intelligent voice Innovation Center this Tech has reduced testing time from weeks to just a couple of days delivering a significant boost for automotive
R&D China's automotive industry is seizing ai's potential for transformation Cherry's chairman yinong Yu explained how AI is reshaping their approach moving beyond basic automation to creating a more intuitive and interactive Driving Experience these Innovations include talking Vehicles equipped with multilingual support for overseas markets as well as intelligent cockpit systems that enhance driver engagement AI is also finding its way into everyday household items smart refrigerators AI integrated eyeglasses and even connected cups now feature large language models Mouse and an Hoy based company presented their smart mouse and a newly launched AI powered keyboard at the Expo
these tools are designed to cut down repetitive tasks making work more efficient the smart keyboard is equipped with multiple language models allowing it to generate articles create presentations and even translate content in seconds M Mouse's general manager Fang Hong noted that their smart Mouse sold 10,000 units in under a month underlining the high demand for Aid driven office tools China's AI sector continues to grow rapidly with more than 4,500 companies contributing to an industry now valued at over 578 billion W or approximately 81.3 billion a 13.9% increase from last year loone Leo Ching fun chairman
of iFly spoke at the Expo emphasizing that ai's impact goes beyond industrial applications and is beginning to influence every part of daily life and Industry ai's next wave in China promises Transformations across sectors and even research Fields driving a more efficient and connected world with the latest advancements and the government's strategic support China's AI ecosystem is not only expanding in size but also pushing the boundaries of what's possible in both personal and Industrial Tech application so what do you guys think are we ready for robots like Atlas working side by side with us let me
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