The ‘Robot Olympics’ Were Spectacular - but Will This Technology End up Helping Humans?
More than 2,000 robots raced and tackled everyday tasks, exposing how far humanoids still are from reliable real-world use.
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As robots develop, more and more manufacturers are focusing on fine motor skills, which are increasingly a challenge for their “creations.” The recent World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, China, included a competition to demonstrate progress in fine motor skills.
The ‘robot Olympics’ were spectacular - but will this technology end up helping humans?
In the past few days your social media feeds may have been full of videos of humanoid robots sprinting, jumping and performing various incredible (and not so incredible) feats.
They can replace humans? Discover the Robot Olympics A ceremony with drums, special lighting and the entrance of a humanoid mounted on a quadruped robot started the second edition of the World Games of Humanoid Robots in Beijing, China. The event brought together about 2,000 athletes robots in modalities ranging from football and boxing to gymnastics and athletics. Although it is classified as a world competition by the organizers, about 96% of …
The five-day event revealed Beijing’s ambitions and achievements in humanoid technology – but also the limitations of current robots, writes The Guardian. With bursting bellies, comical falls and the occasional moment of ruthless violence, the “World Humanoid Robot Games” in Beijing captivated the world with a slightly terrifying mix of laughter, fear and relief.
A robot hit the world record of Usain Bolt in the 100 meters shallow, but did not do it running like Bolt (or like any other human being) The post Unprecedented robotic advances from China show limits of human speed appeared first on InfoMoney.
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