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Dyna Robotics, a startup emerging from stealth mode, announced a $23.5 million seed funding round led by CRV and First Round Capital. The company aims to provide affordable embodied AI robots for businesses of all sizes. Dyna Robotics co-founders Lindon Gao and York Yang previously founded the hardware AI company Caper.AI.

Google DeepMind has revealed its secret weapon – Gemini Robotics! This is no ordinary roomba; it's about truly infusing AI intelligence into robotic bodies, enabling robots to operate (and potentially even more cleverly) in the physical world, just like humans. The versatile Gemini Robotics is powered by the advanced Gemini 2.0 model. Gemini itself boasts the ability to process text, images, audio, and video.

Recently, Hugging Face partnered with Physical Intelligence to launch 'Pi0' (Pi-Zero), the first foundational model that directly converts natural language commands into physical actions. This innovative release has garnered widespread attention, with Hugging Face's Chief Research Scientist Remi Cadene announcing on social media, 'Pi0 is the most advanced visual-language action model that can translate natural language commands into autonomous behaviors.'

Amidst the wildfires ravaging California, Jim Fan, a scientist from Nvidia, the world's largest artificial intelligence chip manufacturer, proposed using AI robots to combat the flames. However, this suggestion has raised concerns about environmental impact. Fan shared a video on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), showcasing a humanoid robot walking down the streets of China. In his comments, he praised the robot's 'style' and made a call to action.

Recently, X-ORIGIN-AI announced the successful completion of hundreds of millions of RMB in angel round financing, led by Alpha Community, with multiple industry investors participating in the follow-up investment, and Ren Chen Capital serving as the exclusive financial advisor. The funds raised will mainly be used for technology research and development, talent recruitment, and market expansion, aiming to further advance the development and implementation of its all-scenario consumer-grade AI robot products. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image authorized by service provider Midjourney. X-ORIGIN-AI focuses on developing companion robots.

Recently, Amazon began testing advertisements in its newly launched shopping chatbot, Rufus. This information was revealed through an update log released by Amazon. The company stated that in the future, users of Rufus will see some sponsored ads related to their searches during conversations. These ads will not only appear in the chat interface, but may also be accompanied by text generated by Rufus to help users better understand the ad content.

iFLYTEK and Shenhao Technology have signed a cooperation agreement to jointly establish an Industrial AI Robot Research Institute, achieving deep integration of large models and industrial robots. They will be the first to implement engineering applications in the power industry and promote in-depth cooperation in industrial health in fields such as energy, electricity, and mining. Both parties will work closely together to drive innovation in intelligent industrial robots.

Air India has successfully deployed the generative AI virtual assistant 'Maharaja', becoming the first airline in the world to adopt this technology. 'Maharaja' manages a wide range of customer queries across 1,300 domains, including flight status and baggage allowances. It processes over 6,000 queries daily, successfully answering more than 80% of questions, thereby enhancing customer service efficiency. The new AI chatbot will reduce manual intervention, allowing human agents to handle more complex interactions.

Baidu has launched an AI robot job assistant that provides services such as interview guidance and salary negotiation to help job seekers improve their job search experience. It offers personalized career recommendations and negotiation strategies throughout the application process, making it easier to secure a desired offer during the autumn recruitment season. The dedicated autumn recruitment section has been launched in the Baidu app.

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Toyota Research Institute uses generative artificial intelligence to train robots to make breakfast without coding. The robots learn over 60 challenging skills through tactile perception, such as pouring liquids, using tools, and manipulating deformable objects. The goal is to expand to 1,000 new skills by the end of 2024, enabling robots to observe, learn, and perform tasks they have not been explicitly taught. Tactile sensors provide the robots with perception capabilities, increasing efficiency in performing complex tasks. Toyota is collaborating with other companies to research AI robot training, aiming for a future where tasks can be executed without detailed instructions.