Topic: Humanoid

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Humanoid robot developer Figure AI raises $675M series B

March 22, 2024 · Figure AI recently announced partnerships with OpenAI to enhance language processing and Microsoft to provide AI infrastructure for accelerating commercialization.

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GTC 2024: NVIDIA Isaac taps generative AI for manufacturing, logistics applications

March 18, 2024 · NVIDIA adds new foundation models, a robot learning framework and AI workflow orchestration and robot perception tools.

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Tesla Reveals Gen 2 of the Optimus Humanoid Robot

December 21, 2023 · New video showcases the latest robot model’s moves.

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Human-centric Robot Digs into Logistics Tasks

December 15, 2023 · Agility Robotics is deploying its Digit robot in a pilot at a SPANX facility.

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Humanoid Robot Market to Grow by $16 Billion

November 7, 2023 · New Technavio report outlines factors driving 53.45% growth rate.

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Agility Robotics Expands Amazon Relationship With Digit Testing

October 25, 2023 · Agility Robotics said tests of its Digit mobile manipulator at Amazon's R&D center will initially move totes and collaborate with people.

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Amazon Tests Sequoia System and Agility Robotics’ Digit Humanoid for Fulfillment

October 18, 2023 · Amazon has rolled out Sequoia, which combines robots to containerize inventory in totes, and it is testing Agility Robotics' Digit humanoid to make fulfillment more efficient.

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RobotLAB Wins Innovation Award, Integrates Service Robots Across Industries

October 17, 2023 · RobotLAB, which received recognition at the Daytime Beauty Awards, has applied robotics and AI to health, hospitality, and education applications.

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NEURA Robotics Closes More Investment for American Expansion

October 11, 2023 · NEURA Robotics has raised $16 million to continue developing its cognitive and collaborative robots for a variety of industries and environments.

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Aura Humanoid to Interact With Sphere Guests in Las Vegas

September 19, 2023 · Sphere said its humanoid 'spokesbot' and storyteller will be the first-of-its-kind guide at the next-generation entertainment venue.

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Agility Robotics Builds RoboFab, Scaling Production of Humanoid Robots

September 18, 2023 · Agility Robotics said its RoboFab, which is under construction in Salem, Ore., will enable it to meet demand for its Digit humanoids in warehouses.

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Humanoid Robot Holy Grail: Decoding the Language of Human Touch

September 3, 2023 · The sense of touch is something humans take for granted, but recent advances promise to make robots safer and more useful, in contrast to the hype and fears around humanoid robots.

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Apollo Humanoid From Apptronik Designed to Transform the Nature of Work

August 23, 2023 · Apollo, a new humanoid from Apptronik, is the result of years of development work and is designed to be easy and affordable to manufacture and use.

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Pit Droid Developer Taps NVIDIA Jetson as the Force Behind AI Powered Robot

August 4, 2023 · A pit droid from Star Wars is gaining capabilities from maker Goran Vuksik, who is using the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit.

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NEURA Robotics Raises $55M to Drive International Expansion for Cognitive Robots

July 20, 2023 · NEURA Robotics has raised more than $130 million to date as it develops "cognitive" collaborative, mobile, and humanoid robots plus a platform for partners and developers.

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Figure AI Humanoid Robot Takes First Steps as Startup Gets Investment From Intel

July 17, 2023 · Figure AI has received $9 million from Intel Capital in addition to its existing Series A funding to continue work on its Figure 01, one of several humanoids in development.

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Figure AI Raises $70M Series A to Commercialize Humanoid Robot

May 26, 2023 · Figure AI has expanded its staff and raised funding to continue development of its Figure 01 humanoid robot with the initial goal of supply chain applications.

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Melonee Wise Picks Up New Gig as Agility Robotics’ New Chief Technology Officer

May 23, 2023 · Melonee Wise, formerly of Willow Garage, Fetch Robotics, and Zebra Technologies, is now the new CTO at Agility Robotics, a humanoid robot maker.

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ASTM International Launches New Subcommittee on Legged Robotics

May 18, 2023 · ASTM International's new F45.06 Subcommittee on Legged Robot System plans to develop standards for two-legged and four-legged robots for testing and to instill public confidence.

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Sanctuary AI Unveils Phoenix, Sixth Generation Humanoid ‘General Purpose’ Robot

May 17, 2023 · Sanctuary Cognitive Systems said the latest version of its Phoenix general-purpose humanoid robot is already capable of completing hundreds of tasks for customers in multiple industries.

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