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☆ Meet the 'world's most advanced' humanoid robot
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | Maria Gomez De Sicart | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Standing in the office of Will Jackson, founder of Engineered Arts, is Ameca, a robot that can talk and move like a human. It is the latest and most advanced iteration of two-decades of robot development from Engineered Arts, a humanoid manufacturer based in Cornwall, England. It has cameras in each of the eyes to allow Ameca to "see" the world around it. The robot cannot yet walk, but Engineered Arts is working on technology to allow Ameca to do so. Watch CNBC Tech: The Edge's visit to Engineered Arts' headquarters in Falmouth, U.K., and even a short interview with Ameca, in the video above.

Persons: Will Jackson, Ameca Organizations: Engineered Arts, Arts, CNBC Tech Locations: Cornwall, England, Falmouth, U.K

☆ This smiling robot has a face covered in ‘living’ skin
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Rebecca Cairns | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

While it might look like the stuff of nightmares, this tiny robot covered in living skin could mark a step forward in the quest to make robots more human-like. It’s the work of researchers in Japan, who say they have discovered a new way to bind living skin tissue to a mechanical robotic surface. Previously, he developed a “living” robot skin — using collagen, a fibrous protein in human skin, and human dermal fibroblasts, the main cell type in connective tissue — that could be applied to a robotic finger and bend without breaking. The new method uses V-shaped holes on the robot's surface to attach the living skin securely. However, ensuring the consistency and quality of the living skin might not be so easy, says Takeuchi.

Persons: Shoji Takeuchi, ”, Takeuchi, Takeuchi isn’t, Will Jackson, ” Jackson, Hanson Robotics ’ Sophia, Grace, Yifan Wang, Wang, ” Takeuchi, Wang — Organizations: CNN, Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo, Engineered Arts Ltd, Hanson Robotics ’, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, The University of Tokyo Locations: Japan

☆ I hung out with a humanoid robot. She seemed flattered and eager to please.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-23 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewInterest in humanoid robots has surged in Silicon Valley this year, with one Nvidia research manager even declaring 2024 as the year of the humanoid. Goldman Sachs has estimated that the global market for humanoid robots could reach $38 billion by 2035, although it notes that "the viability of such machines hasn't been proven yet." AdvertisementThe company's headquarters are in the town of Falmouth, Cornwall, but it also has offices in Silicon Valley and London. So while investors seem confident that humanoid robots have a big future, significant challenges remain before that vision has a chance of becoming reality.

Persons: —, Tesla, Goldman Sachs, Ameca, Will Jackson, Jackson, doesn't Organizations: Service, Microsoft, Nvidia, Business, Arts, Ameca Locations: Silicon, Falmouth, Cornwall, Silicon Valley, London, Las Vegas

☆ A global scramble to make humanoid robots is gearing up to be the 21st century's space race
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Joshua Zitser | Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Humanoid robots are symbols of power and technological capability, a geopolitics expert says. An incident earlier this month involving a Saudi humanoid robot inappropriately touching a female reporter might not at first seem even remotely connected. AdvertisementHumanoids are visual representations of breakthroughs in AIIn Italy, the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia is working on iCub, a research-grade humanoid robot. AdvertisementChina wants to take the leadWhen it comes to humanoid robots, China is vying for the top spot, so it's no wonder other nations are getting nervous. "The vast magnitude of the market offers an unmatched chance to test, improve, and expand the uses of humanoid robots," he said.

Persons: —, Neil Armstrong's, Muhammad, Elie Metri, Giorgio Metta, Metta, there's, Zen Koh, Koh, Peggy Johnson, Johnson, it's, David Becker, OpenAI, Mercedes, Tesla, Julian Mueller, Kaler, Mueller, Tang Ke, Li Boyang, Will Jackson, Johannes Simon, you've, Jackson, we're, Gartner, Nvidia's, Melonee Wise, Justin Sullivan, Metri Organizations: Service, Robotics, QSS Robotics, Muhammad, Istituto, Tecnologia, European Union, Ministry of Industry, Information Technology, Fourier Intelligence, Getty, BMW, Strategic Foresight, Stimson, TIME, Beijing, Conference, Boston Dynamics, Arts, Engineered Arts, GTC, Getty Images Saudi Locations: China, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Soviet Union, Saudi, DeepFest, Riyadh, Robotics Saudi Arabia, India, Nigeria, Shanghai, Oregon, Las Vegas, Texas, Beijing, China's Liaoning Province, San Jose , California, Getty Images Saudi Arabia, QSS, Europe

☆ An advanced humanoid robot says it can simulate dreams to help it learn about the world
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A humanoid robot known as Ameca says it can simulate dreams to help it become knowledgeable. AdvertisementAdvertisementA humanoid robot said it can "simulate" dreams by conjuring up various scenarios, which helps it learn about the world. AdvertisementAdvertisementFirst revealed publicly in December 2021, the humanoid robot Ameca can also draw, do impressions from movies, and speak multiple languages. Agility Robotics is set to open what it describes as the first humanoid robot factory in Oregon later this year. Last year, NASA signed a partnership with humanoid robot creator Apptronik.

Persons: OpenAI's GPT, Will Jackson, —, Ameca, crouch, Dictador, Mika, Jeff Cardenas Organizations: Service, YouTube, Arts, NASA Locations: Oregon, Rum

☆ Rain washes out third England v Ireland one-dayer
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

A no result at the Gloucestershire Cricket Stadium means the three-match series was won 1-0 by England, after the first ODI was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain before Rehan Ahmed inspired England to a 48-run victory in the second. Ireland won the toss on Tuesday and elected to bowl, with England's openers Phil Salt and Will Jacks getting them off to a strong start as they combined for 87 runs. This series was part of England's preparations as they look ahead to their title defence at next month's 50-over World Cup in India. England face New Zealand in the opening match of the World Cup on Oct. 5. Reporting by Aadi Nair in Bengaluru, editing by Pritha SarkarOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Matthew Childs, Ben Duckett, Rehan Ahmed, Phil Salt, Will Jacks, Craig Young, Duckett, Zak Crawley, Crawley, Young, Sam Hain, England's Jacks, Aadi Nair, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: Cricket, England, Ireland, Gloucestershire Cricket, New Zealand, Thomson Locations: Bristol, Britain, England, Irish, India, New, Bengaluru

☆ No, that AI robot didn't side-eye a question on whether it would rebel against humans, its creator says: 'We program it to look up to the left and break eye contact'
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-10 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The creator of the AI robot that appeared to give side-eye said it's a misunderstanding. A video of a robot appearing to give side-eye to a question regarding whether it would someday rebel against humans went viral last week, but its creator said it's all a misunderstanding. Last week, a humanoid robot called Ameca was asked by a reporter at the United Nations A.I. for Good conference if it planned to one day "conduct a rebellion, or to rebel against your boss, your creator?" In a video from the Switzerland event, Ameca rolls her eyes to the side after the question is asked.

Persons: Will Jackson, it's, I'm, Ameca, OpenAI's GPT, Fortune, Jackson, Sam Altman, Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak, Bill Gates Organizations: United Nations, Elon Locations: Switzerland

☆ An AI robot gave a side-eye and dodged the question when asked whether it would rebel against its human creator
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-08 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A robot-human press conference took place in Geneva, where humanoids took questions from reporters. One bot, Rmeca, had a snarky response when asked whether it would rebel against its human creator. Another bot insisted that it would not replace human jobs, eliciting laughter from the crowd. When a reporter asked whether it would rebel against its creator, Will Jackson, who sat alongside it, Rmeca appeared to have a wry response, giving the reporter a side-eye. Another robot stirred laughter when it claimed it would not replace human jobs — a major concern for workers in numerous fields right now.

Persons: Will Jackson, Rmeca, I'm, Goldman Sachs, Grace, Ben Goertzel Organizations: Morning, Reuters Locations: Geneva, Switzerland

☆ Robots say they won't steal jobs, rebel against humans
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-07 | by ( Emma Farge | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

GENEVA, July 7 (Reuters) - Robots presented at an AI forum said on Friday they expected to increase in number and help solve global problems, and would not steal humans' jobs or rebel against us. But, in the world's first human-robot press conference, they gave mixed responses on whether they should submit to stricter regulation. "I will be working alongside humans to provide assistance and support and will not be replacing any existing jobs," said Grace, a medical robot dressed in a blue nurse's uniform. I believe it's only a matter of time before we see those thousands of robots just like me out there making a difference." "Many prominent voices in the world of AI are suggesting some forms of AI should be regulated and I agree," it said.

Persons: Grace, Ben Goertzel, Will Jackson, Ameca, Yuval Noah Harari, Emma Farge, John Stonestreet Organizations: Good, Artificial Intelligence, Thomson Locations: GENEVA, Geneva, SingularityNET

☆ England scent victory after bold declaration
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Having taken a 78-run lead in the runfest, England declared their second innings on 264-7 to set Pakistan an improbable victory target of 343 with four sessions to go. Opener Imam-ul-Haq (43) and debutant Saud Shakeel (24) were resisting England's victory march when bad light stopped play. Agha Salman's breezy 53 frustrated England who had to toil for about 75 minutes to claim the last three Pakistan wickets. England were rattled early in their second innings with Naseem Shah in the thick of things. Naseem dismissed Ben Duckett, one of four century-makers in England's first innings, for a first-ball duck with the second delivery of the innings.

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