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China unveils its first full-size electric running humanoid robot

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3 weeks ago

May 23, 2024

China unveils its first full-size electric running humanoid robot

Like it or not, soon our world is going to be filled with robots that walk among us, not as clunky machines of sci-fi films, but with the grace and agility of humans.

Take Tiangong, for example, a full-size humanoid robot capable of running on electric power, which was recently unveiled by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center.

Standing as tall as an average human and powered by a symphony of sensors and processors, Tiangong has the ability to jog at a steady pace, navigate complex terrain and perform tasks with precision. Tiangong represents a future where robots could possibly become our companions, helpers and perhaps even our friends.

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Tiangong, the humanoid robot (CMG)

Tiangong by the numbers

This full-size humanoid robot, standing at 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 95 pounds, is capable of running on electric power at a steady pace of about 3.7 mph. Tiangong is outfitted with cutting-edge sensors, including vision perception sensors and a high-precision inertial measurement unit that performs an impressive 550 trillion operations per second. These features, along with its 3D vision and six-axis force sensors, ensure that Tiangong moves with a smoothness that rivals human motion.

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Tiangong, the humanoid robot from China (CMG)

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Tiangong’s big debut

At its debut, Tiangong jogged before an impressed crowd, demonstrating its ability to handle slopes and stairs effortlessly. A demonstration video also displayed its walking, running, gait adjustment and stair-climbing abilities in “blind mode,” where it relies solely on its sensors.

Tiangong, the humanoid robot, is as tall as an average human. (CMG)

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The global race in humanoid robotics

Tiangong’s unveiling is a significant milestone, yet it’s not the only contender in the quest to expand the horizons of humanoid robotics. Boston Dynamics recently revealed their all-electric Atlas robot, which features a wider range of motion and improved agility over its predecessor, signaling a robust competition in the field.

Tiangong, the humanoid robot, walking (CMG)

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Open-source collaboration and commercial applications

Both Tiangong and Atlas are designed for compatibility with open-source software, fostering a spirit of collaboration and innovation. This strategy is anticipated to pave the way for widespread commercial use of humanoid robots in various sectors, including home services and industrial manufacturing.

Tiangong, the humanoid robot, at work (CMG)

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China’s technological leap at the Zhongguancun Forum

The 2024 Zhongguancun Forum was a showcase of artificial intelligence breakthroughs, underscoring China’s swift progress in state-of-the-art innovations. The Economic and Technological Development Area in Beijing has become a hub for over a hundred robotics businesses, creating an extensive industrial ecosystem.

Tiangong, the humanoid robot, is the first full-size electric humanoid robot. (CMG)

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Kurt’s key takeaway

In the dance of innovation, robots like Tiangong are leading the waltz into the future. They challenge our preconceived notions of robotics and invite us to consider the roles they will play in our lives. As some people admire their capabilities, we must also acknowledge the reservations some may feel about their integration into our society. Will they remain our dutiful servants, or will they evolve into something more? The answers to these questions are as complex as the technology itself, but one thing is certain: The future is here, and these humanoid robots are ready to run alongside us.

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NASA says Voyager 1 is fully back online months after it stopped making sense

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4 hours ago

June 15, 2024

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NASA says Voyager 1 is fully back online months after it stopped making sense

Voyager 1, the farthest human-made craft from the Earth, is finally sending back data from all four of its scientific instruments, NASA said this week. That means the agency is once more receiving its readings on plasma waves, magnetic fields, and space-bound particles.

Now, NASA says Voyager 1, which is over 15 billion miles from Earth, is “conducting normal science operations” and the agency just needs to resync its timekeeping software and do some maintenance on a sparingly-used digital tape recorder.

One of several Voyager posters from NASA’s website.

Image: NASA

Now seems like a great time to either remind you of or point you to the sick Voyager posters, like the one above, that NASA has published on its site.

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Fox News AI Newsletter: Ashton Kutcher doubles down

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4 hours ago

June 15, 2024

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Ashton Kutcher attends the 9th annual Breakthrough Prize ceremony at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 15, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

Welcome to Fox News’ Artificial Intelligence newsletter with the latest AI technology advancements.

IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:

– Ashton Kutcher doubles down on AI comments after facing backlash: ‘Need to be prepared’ for what’s coming
– Artificial intelligence, proven in NASA and neurosurgery, could remake childhood education
– Pope Francis warns of AI in first-ever G-7 papal address

‘BE PREPARED’: Ashton Kutcher is addressing the backlash he’s faced after saying artificial intelligence could essentially replace a multitude of roles in the entertainment industry. Last week, Kutcher spoke with former Google CEO Eric Schmidt at the Berggruen Salon in Los Angeles, praising OpenAI’s generative video tool, Sora.

Ashton Kutcher listens during the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, on May 2, 2023. (PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)

TEACHER’S AID: Artificial intelligence delivered advances to the U.S. space program and to medicine decades before it made headlines. Now, AI is poised to bring major improvements to American education, tech entrepreneur Alex Galvagni said in an exclusive interview in New York City with Fox News Digital.

AI BOOM COMING? Apple’s artificial intelligence features will push consumers to seek iPhone upgrades and be a boon for future sales, some analysts projected. “We believe Apple’s AI strategy will leverage its golden installed base around personalization and LLMs [large language models] on the phone that should change the growth trajectory of Cupertino as spur an AI driven iPhone upgrade cycle starting with iPhone 16,” Wedbush Securities analyst Daniel Ives said in a research note after WWDC.

Apple made a major artificial intelligence announcement this week. (Stanislav Kogiku/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

POPE’S AI WARNING: Pope Francis delivered the first-ever papal address at a G-7 conference on Friday, warning about the ethical pitfalls of artificial intelligence. The pope told the council of world leaders in Fasano, Italy, that AI offers immense benefit to the human race, but also threatens to dehumanize society.

Pope Francis delivers remarks as French President Emmanuel Macron (L), Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (R) and President Biden (bottom, back turned) take part in a working session on Artificial Intelligence, Energy, Africa-Mediterranean at the Borgo Egnazia resort during the G7 Summit in Savelletri near Bari, Italy, on June 14, 2024. (LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP via Getty Images)

MUSK MOVES: Billionaire Elon Musk moved to drop his lawsuit against artificial intelligence (AI) firm OpenAI that accused the company of abandoning its original mission of developing AI for the benefit of humanity rather than financial profit.

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Philips Hue’s jaunty sunrise smart lamp is called the Twilight

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11 hours ago

June 15, 2024

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Philips Hue’s jaunty sunrise smart lamp is called the Twilight

Philips Hue’s next smart bedside lamp will reportedly be called the “Twilight.” The lamp will feature two buttons on top for power, scene selection, and sleep automation, and it also has LEDs in the back that will feature a sunrise or sunset effect, according to HueBlog.com.

The rear LED and main light, like the Hue Dymera’s top and bottom lights, will apparently be individually controllable, and when triggering its sleep automation, the site says it will simulate a sunset before turning off. It’s not clear yet when — or for how much — Philips will release the Twilight.

Philips might also have a new 5-meter (about 16 feet) lightstrip called the Hue Solo on the way, as it was briefly listed by “a major American retailer” for $89.99 before being taken down, according to a story HueBlog published yesterday. And there is indeed a cached Best Buy Hue Solo product page that describes a “seamless blend of multicolor light in a single LED strip” and says it can be controlled via Bluetooth.