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Recent reports indicate that vivo has established a Robotics LAB, focusing on the incubation and R&D of robotic products, particularly in the home robotics sector. This has drawn significant industry attention. While responding to inquiries from the Daily Economic News, vivo confirmed the news as a normal business adjustment, hinting that more details on their robotics business will be unveiled at the upcoming Boao Forum for Asia. In fact, vivo has shown a strong interest in the robotics industry for some time. In December 2023, vivo...

On March 10th, Zhiyuan Robotics officially launched its first general-purpose embodied base large model – Genie Operator-1 (GO-1). This announcement has garnered significant attention, particularly regarding its potential in home service robots and the new hope it offers for future household management. According to Zhiyuan Robotics' official introduction, the GO-1 large model, trained on a vast amount of human video data, demonstrates excellent performance in executing various household tasks such as delivering cups, preparing meals, and greeting guests. In terms of technical performance,

Norwegian humanoid robotics company 1X Technologies (1X) recently unveiled its latest home robot, Neo Gamma, marking a significant step forward in home robotics technology. Unlike previous prototypes, Neo Gamma will undergo limited home testing, aiming to provide users with a more human-friendly intelligent service experience. 1X prioritized minimizing potential harm from human-robot interaction in Neo Gamma's design. Its exterior utilizes a novel woven nylon material, which...

A recent study released by Apple reveals that the company is developing a new framework called ELEGNT, aimed at enabling non-anthropomorphic robots to exhibit more natural and expressive movements, which could open new avenues for the future development of home robots. The research team used a robot modeled after the lamp character in Pixar's animation "Luxo Jr.", equipped with a 6-axis robotic arm and a head featuring lighting and projection capabilities. Through the ELEGNT framework, researchers have enabled the robot to not only perform functional tasks but also convey intent and emotion through its movements.

Colin Angle, co-founder and former CEO of iRobot, has announced his return to the robotics field by founding a new startup, Familiar Machines & Magic, focused on developing an innovative home health and wellness robot. According to the Boston Globe, this robot may take the form of an animal or 'pet', aiming to provide companionship to family members while assisting in health management. Familiar Machines & Magic

Colin Angle, one of the co-founders of the Roomba vacuum robot, is raising funds for his new home robot project. Documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission indicate that Angle's new company, Familiar Machines & Magic, is seeking $30 million in funding. The company has already raised $15 million from eight investors. The Form D document does not disclose the specific identities of the investors, but Data Point Capital...

Colin Angle, co-founder of the renowned Roomba vacuum maker iRobot, is raising funds for his new home robotics startup Familiar Machines. According to documents filed with the SEC, Familiar Machines is aiming to raise $30 million and has already secured $15 million from eight investors. Image source note: The image is AI-generated and licensed from service provider Midjo.

The desktop device secretly developed by Apple combines an iPad display with a robotic arm, aiming to achieve smart home control, video conferencing, and home security monitoring through a 360-degree rotation and tilt mechanism. The device can automatically adjust the screen angle, ensuring users are always centered during video calls with its 'look at me' feature. It is equipped with a built-in Siri voice assistant that supports voice command operations. Expected to be released in 2026 or 2027, it will be priced around $1000 and run on a customized iPadOS.

The MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory has demonstrated an innovative method for training home robots by utilizing iPhone scans of users' home environments, uploading the data to a simulated environment for training. This method aims to address the limitations of traditional robot training in adapting to complex home layouts, lighting, and object placement. Through simulated training, robots can practice millions of times in a virtual world without any real-world loss, significantly enhancing their adaptability. The construction of the environmental database not only strengthens the robots' performance in known environments but also prepares them to face...

Xiaodu Technology has launched the 'Xiaodu Tiantian Home Robot' based on Baidu's Wenxin Yiyan large model, priced at 4599 RMB, expected to be released in spring 2024. It features functions such as super companionship, caring housekeeper, and super assistant, showcasing high levels of human-like and intelligent characteristics, capable of chatting with users and controlling home appliances.