Addverb Technologies, backed by the Reliance Group, is rapidly catching up with the global robotics industry. The company recently announced that it will launch its first humanoid robots in 2025, with an initial plan to roll out 100 units. Sangeet Kumar, the co-founder and CEO of Addverb, stated in an interview that these robots will be utilized across various sectors including energy and retail. Addverb has a strong background.

Today in Chengdu, a significant breakthrough in technological innovation has been achieved! According to the official Chengdu WeChat account, the Chengdu Humanoid Robot Innovation Center has unveiled the country's first ultra-lightweight humanoid robot - 'Gongga No. 1'. This robot is not only lightweight and agile but also equipped with powerful intelligence, making it a proud 'Chengdu creation'. 'Gongga No. 1' is one of only three humanoid robots globally to possess the 'strongest brain', with a total weight of just 25 kilograms, well below the industry standard of 60 to 250 kilograms.

Recently, exciting news has emerged from the art world: the renowned auction house Sotheby's will hold a unique auction at the end of this month, featuring a humanoid robot artist! This robot artist, named Ai-Da, will present her latest work titled 'AI God: Portrait of Alan Turing.' The artwork is inspired by Alan Turing, the father of modern computer science, and measures 64x90.5 inches, created using various media.

At the recent 'Cybercab' event, Tesla showcased a series of impressive humanoid robots, Optimus, while also revealing the new Robovan. These Optimus robots stepped off the stage, demonstrating various tasks they can perform in daily life, such as retrieving packages from the porch and watering plants. Tesla CEO Elon Musk humorously stated during the event: 'Optimus will walk alongside you.' He even mentioned that you can...

Tesla showcased its latest humanoid robot, Optimus, at the Cybercab event. The robot can perform daily tasks such as picking up packages, watering plants, and more. Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated that Optimus can 'do anything', including walking dogs, babysitting, and mowing lawns. Musk also mentioned that the cost of Optimus is expected to be between $20,000 to $30,000, calling it 'the greatest product ever'. He also predicted that Optimus

The technology company 'Accelerated Evolution', dedicated to humanoid robot research and development, has completed hundreds of millions in pre-A funding, with investors including Bianshi Times, Minyin International, Zhongguancun Science City, and iCANX Fund, along with follow-up investment from Inno Angel. The funds will primarily be used for the development of a general ontology and enhancement of software development capabilities. CEO Cheng Hao pointed out that the AI-driven humanoid robot boom, especially the demand for vehicles of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), is driving the transition of humanoid robots from specialization to generalization. The company's phase one commercial positioning is to provide developers with general biped robots.

Noted robotics expert David Hanson has joined WorkFar Robotics as Chief Executive Advisor, focusing on innovations in human-robot collaboration technology. WorkFar is dedicated to providing intelligent humanoid robot solutions for the warehousing and manufacturing industries, aimed at addressing labor shortages. Hanson, along with his team, developed the 'Syntro' synthetic robot, which combines artificial intelligence with remote human control technology to ensure safe operation in high-risk tasks. Additionally, Hanson plans to send his created robot 'Sophia' to Mars.

Dongyi Technology, a humanoid robot company established in June 2024, has completed an angel round financing of tens of millions, led by Fengrui Capital and Z Fund, with several well-known investment institutions participating. The company's founder, Ren Xiaoyu, has extensive experience in bipedal humanoid robots and reinforcement learning development. Currently, humanoid robots excel in performing single tasks but face challenges in achieving diverse and generalized actions, limiting their potential for integration with multimodal large models. Dongyi Technology is committed to developing innovative behavioral AI agents and a new generation of humanoid robots.

The humanoid AI robot named Adam made its debut at a Walmart in Rockford, Illinois, marking the first deployment of a beverage robot in the U.S. and the launch of AlphaMax Management. Adam is capable of intelligent conversation and drink preparation, serving up to 200 beverages daily. Programmed and maintained by Richtech Robotics, it specializes in coffee and boba drinks. Customers can conveniently order and pay via an integrated touchscreen. Th....

Tesla has posted a job opening for motion capture artists to assist in the development of the humanoid robot 'Optimus', offering a pay rate of up to $48 per hour. Applicants must meet specific criteria, including height and physical fitness requirements. The job involves wearing a VR headset, executing test routes, and recording data. Tesla has already utilized Optimus for internal battery handling and plans to launch a truly useful humanoid robot by 2025, with a target for commercial production in 2026. Musk is optimistic about the potential of Optimus, believing it will bring unlimited possibilities to the economy.

NAVIAI 2.0, independently developed by the Zhejiang Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, is a humanoid robot that stands 1.65 meters tall, weighs 60 kilograms, boasts 41 degrees of freedom, and has an AI computing power of 275 Tops. It showcases exceptional performance and a highly anthropomorphic design, with the ability to execute smooth and natural movements. It can perform complex tasks such as giving speeches, making tea, and playing chess, demonstrating a very high level of anthropomorphic motion mapping execution ability. At the exhibition, it not only served as the host but also displayed its ability to quickly learn new movements and perform high-precision tasks in industrial settings.

Researchers from the University of Tokyo, in collaboration with Alternative Machine Company, have made a new breakthrough by developing the humanoid robot system Alter3, which can directly map natural language commands to robotic actions. Powered by the GPT-4 technology, it can perform a series of complex tasks, such as taking selfies or impersonating a ghost.

Nvidia provides strong support for robotic innovation through projects like Isaac and Jetson. The GR00T project aims to create a unified platform for robot manufacturers, involving several well-known companies. Nvidia has launched the Jetson Thor hardware to simplify the design and integration of humanoid robots. The GTC robotics announcements include the Isaac Manipulator and Isaac Perceptor projects. Nvidia faces a collective lawsuit from writers, accusing the company of using copyrighted works for AI training without permission.

["The humanoid robot Figure01, powered by ChatGPT, can assist with household tasks.","The robot uses ChatGPT to perform basic autonomous tasks and engage in real-time conversations.","Figure AI demonstrates how the robot can recognize objects, plan actions, and reflect on memories.","Figure01 interacts with people, executes household tasks, and showcases potential applications."]

Figure AI is an emerging humanoid robotics company that has surpassed a valuation of $2.6 billion within less than two years of its founding. The company's team includes top talent from Silicon Valley's tech scene, including Jerry Pratt. Its core technology is based on the coupling capabilities of collaborative robots, utilizing generative AI technology for human-machine interaction. The investor lineup is strong, with their investments acting more like orders for the company, demonstrating the immense potential within the industry. The emergence of Figure AI is viewed as the dawn of a new era for humanoid robots, garnering significant attention.

Figure AI has raised 4.8 billion yuan, achieving a valuation of 2.6 billion dollars. They are collaborating with OpenAI to develop AGI robots using the GPT series of large models. Their product, the physical robot '01', can be applied in fields such as warehousing, housekeeping, and security. This financing will promote the commercial deployment of Figure products and accelerate the research and application of AGI robots.