Monday, April 17, 2023

Humanoid Robots

The TV series Humans and Westworld have portrayals of humanoid, sentient AI. For the real world, here are some of the latest humanoid robots and their features:

  1. Atlas: Created by Boston Dynamics, Atlas is a humanoid robot designed for search and rescue operations. It has advanced mobility, can run, jump, and even perform backflips.

  2. Sophia: Developed by Hanson Robotics, Sophia is an expressive humanoid robot that can interact with humans using natural language processing and facial recognition technology.

  3. Pepper: Created by Softbank Robotics, Pepper is a humanoid robot that is designed to be a personal assistant and interact with people in public spaces like malls and banks. It has a tablet on its chest to display information and respond to people's queries.

  4. ASIMO: Honda's ASIMO is a humanoid robot that can walk, run, climb stairs, and carry objects. It has a range of sensors that enable it to navigate its environment and interact with people.

  5. T-HR3: Developed by Toyota, the T-HR3 is a humanoid robot that can be controlled by a human operator using a virtual reality headset and gloves. It has 32 points of articulation, allowing for precise movements.

These humanoid robots are at the forefront of robotics research and development, and their capabilities are continuously expanding as technology advances.

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