48 h. ago Beijing academy introduces ‘RoboBrain’ AI model to power humanoid robots in China

Beijing academy introduces ‘RoboBrain’ AI model to power humanoid robots in China  Tech Edition

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68 h. ago Beijing launches AI ‘RoboBrain’ to power next generation of humanoid robots

Beijing launches AI ‘RoboBrain’ to power next generation of humanoid robots  The Express Tribune

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3 d. ago Beijing academy unveils ‘RoboBrain’ AI model for China’s humanoids

The Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence (BAAI), a non-profit research laboratory in China, launched on Friday a series of new open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models designed to be the “brain” of robots, as the country rushes to build smarter machines. The use of powerful AI models in China’s booming robotics industry could accelerate the development and adoption of humanoids, as the sector addresses challenges such as limited model capabilities and a lack of training data,...

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1 week ago Unitree Robotics changes to joint stock limited company, fanning IPO speculation

China’s top humanoid robot start-up Unitree Robotics has converted into a company limited by shares, a move that has fanned speculation around its public listing plans, as Chinese robotics firms rapidly expand amid the country’s fervour for the artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled machines. Unitree has changed from a limited liability company into a joint stock limited company, an equivalent to a company limited by shares, according to records on Chinese corporate database Qichacha published on...

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1 week ago Shanghai embraces embodied intelligence as it boosts policy support for robotics

Shanghai hosted an embodied intelligence industry conference and a humanoid robotics skills competition on Thursday, as multiple Chinese cities step up efforts to support the burgeoning sector, now a key focus of the nation’s hi-tech ambitions. The Embodied Intelligence Developer Conference, held in Zhangjiang, Shanghai’s hi-tech zone, included forums, corporate exhibits and a “skills” contest featuring humanoid robots. University students competed using robots provided by the organisers in...

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1 week ago China’s Honor Developing Humanoid Robots in $10 Billion AI Plan

China’s Honor Developing Humanoid Robots in $10 Billion AI Plan  Bloomberg.com

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1 week ago Honor enters robotics race after pledging US$10 billion AI investment

Chinese smartphone maker Honor has joined the country’s heated race to develop robots, as it aims to reposition itself as an artificial intelligence (AI) player amid heightened competition in the Android handset market. Honor said on Wednesday that it would develop its own robots, and that it had already helped Chinese start-up Unitree Robotics break the record for running speed by a humanoid robot. The Shenzhen-based firm, a spin-off from telecommunications giant Huawei Technologies, said that...

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1 week ago More than a show: China’s robot fights offer ringside view of tech advancements

They dance, they run, they punch – but they never break a sweat or flinch in pain. China’s humanoid robots are increasingly entering human arenas, participating in real-world sports competitions that expose them to unpredictable, complex environments – and, as analysts note, generate valuable data to advance their development. On Sunday, the world’s first kickboxing contest featuring humanoid robots kicked off in the eastern city of Hangzhou. Four Unitree G1 robots – donning helmets and boxing...

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2 w. ago China launches first humanoid robot tournament with human control

China launches first humanoid robot tournament with human control  MARCA

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2 w. ago Ready, set, fight: Unitree humanoid robots test skills in kickboxing competition

Humanoid robots from start-up Unitree Robotics showed off their fighting form at a unique kickboxing competition held in Hangzhou on Sunday, weeks after Beijing hosted the world’s first half-marathon where these machines raced alongside humans. Organised by state-owned China Media Group and broadcast live by China Central Television (CCTV), the competition saw four Unitree G1 humanoid robots square off in one-on-one matches where they punched, kicked and even did a kip-up – an acrobatic...

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2 w. ago World’s first humanoid robot boxing match kicks off in China, showcasing tech prowess

World’s first humanoid robot boxing match kicks off in China, showcasing tech prowess  Global Times

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3 w. ago China's humanoid robots will not replace human workers: Official

China's humanoid robots will not replace human workers: Official  CNA

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3 w. ago Beijing Official Confirms Humanoid Robot Will Not Replace Human Workers

Beijing Official Confirms Humanoid Robot Will Not Replace Human Workers  VOI.ID

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3 w. ago China assures humanoid robots won’t trigger mass unemployment, says Beijing tech official

China assures humanoid robots won’t trigger mass unemployment, says Beijing tech official  Telegraph India

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3 w. ago China's humanoid robots will not replace human workers: Beijing official

China's humanoid robots will not replace human workers: Beijing official  The Economic Times

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3 w. ago China's humanoid robots don't aim to replace human workers, Beijing official says

China's humanoid robots don't aim to replace human workers, Beijing official says  Daily Jang

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3 w. ago Humanoid robots to enhance, not replace, human workforce, says Beijing official

Humanoid robots to enhance, not replace, human workforce, says Beijing official  Dimsum Daily

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3 w. ago China's humanoid robots will not replace human workers, Beijing official says

China's humanoid robots will not replace human workers, Beijing official says  Reuters

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4 w. ago Beijing Launches World’s First Humanoid Robot Sports Games as Machines Compete for Glory in Jaw

Beijing Launches World’s First Humanoid Robot Sports Games as Machines Compete for Glory in Jaw-Dropping Showdown  Rude Baguette

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