Humanoids

China's ruling Communist Party urges the US to expand cooperation with Beijing rather than add items to its restrictive 'Covered List', which now includes foreign-made power inverters and advanced robotics. The Federal Communications Commission recently expanded the list to bar new models of these technologies from FCC equipment certification.

A German startup sent a camera-wearing chef to an apartment to provide a free lunch in exchange for recording cooking actions to train future humanoids.

The United States banned imports of new foreign-made 'advanced robotic devices,' including humanoids and quadrupeds, blocking China’s robotics firms from obtaining authorization to sell these models in the US. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) cited supply chain concerns in adding these devices to its Covered List.

The US government banned imports of new Chinese robots, citing national security risks. The move follows lobbying by US robot makers to prevent Chinese bots from entering American factories, as Washington intensifies its stance against Chinese technology.

China's workforce is projected to decrease to 300 million by the end of the century, prompting Beijing to pursue humanoids to address the labor gap.

Faraday Future, after selling over 15 cars, is now promoting a lineup of robots including humanoids and a quadruped with an optional canine head. The company has not abandoned its electric vehicle (EV) efforts but is expanding into robotics.

Agility Robotics, a maker of humanlike robots, is going public on Wall Street. The company is pursuing a $2.5B valuation to advance its goal of staffing warehouses with humanoid robots.

The article discusses advancements in AI-powered humanoid robots, examines the aftermath of school shootings through the concept of 'The Empty Rooms,' and features an interview with Lamine Yamal on 60 Minutes.

Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng is leading the company's robotics unit amid a strategic shift towards 'physical AI' as humanoids near mass production. The move is characterized as a pivotal moment for the Chinese EV giant's expansion into robotics.

Humanoids are introducing AI-driven 'creative destruction' to manufacturing environments, with job-related anxieties failing to halt their adoption. The article highlights the inevitability of android integration despite workforce concerns.

The article discusses the transition of humanoids from being a spectacle to achieving scale, as reported by Bloomberg Tech Asia. It highlights the growing focus on practical applications and commercialization of humanoid technology.

LinkerBot, a Chinese startup, produces dexterous robotic hands for as little as $600. The company aims to establish its hands as the standard for humanoids and automated factories, with a long-term goal of replacing human labor.

A person recorded themselves performing household chores to generate data for training future humanoids, highlighting the potential and consequences of using mundane tasks as AI training material.