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Gartner foresees sizeable uptake for next-gen humanoid robots

April 9, 2024 · Research note poses likelihood that by 2027, 10% of all intralogistics smart robots sold will be humanoid robots.

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Humanoid bot startup Figure raises $675 million, signs collaboration agreement with OpenAI

March 1, 2024 · Figure and OpenAI are collaborating to develop next generation AI models for humanoid robots.

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Festo gets a grip on AI-based picking

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How Beckhoff Automation’s EtherCAT and controllers power Dexterity’s Mech ‘superhumanoid’ robot
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Automate 2026: Forklifts, physical AI, vision systems and more from day three in Chicago
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