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Robot monk Gabi takes Buddhist vows at Seoul’s Jogyesa Temple (Photo Credit: AP) A humanoid robot has made history in South Korea by becoming the country’s first non-human to take part in a Buddhist precept ceremony, joining monks in prayer at Seoul’s Jogyesa Temple ahead of Buddha’s Birthday, according to Yonhap News Agency.Standing 130 centimetres…
In what can be called a display of athleticism by machines, dozens of Chinese-made humanoid robots ran past professional runners in a half-marathon in Beijing on Sunday (April 19). The performance was dominant as they not only broke last year’s record but also surpassed human runners to reach the finish line, seemingly confirming Elon Musk’s…
Tesla investor and influencer, Sawyer Merritt recently shared a video on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) showing Nvidia-backed startup Figure AI’s Helox 02 Humanoid robot doing household chores. In the video shared, the humanoid can be seen clearing the table, picking up toys, arranging cushions on a couch and even turning off…
China’s annual CCTV Spring Festival Gala, which is often compared to the US Super Bowl, showcased humanoid robots from four domestic startups during the Lunar New Year celebrations this week. This highlights the country’s push to lead in robotics and manufacturing. The demonstration comes after Tesla CEO Elon Musk said China would be a key…
Rodney Brooks, the roboticist who co-founded iRobot, has issued a warning: The vision of humanoid robots as catchall assistants is “pure fantasy thinking”. This comes as investors pour billions into the race to build human-like machines and Tesla CEO Elon Musk envisions that the company’s “Optimus robots will be able to play the piano and…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made a striking prediction about the future of work, suggesting that in the coming decades, employment could become optional for most people. Speaking at the US-Saudi Investment Forum, Musk shared his views on how advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics may reshape society, potentially eliminating the need for traditional…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk celebrated shareholder approval of his record-breaking $1 trillion compensation package with a flurry of ambitious promises, from humanoid robots performing surgery to building vehicles for missions to the Moon and Mars.The vote, which saw over 75% of investors back the deal, clears the path for Musk to expand his stake in…
Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, has captured global attention with a remarkable demonstration of artificial intelligence (AI). Elon Musk shared a short video on X (formerly Twitter) showing Optimus practicing Kung Fu alongside a human trainer. The robot flawlessly mimics the trainer’s movements, executing precise blocks, changing stances, and maintaining perfect balance throughout the session.Unlike earlier…
