loads the dishwasher, runs washing machines and even folds the clothes

The robot that takes care of all household chores is no longer just in science fiction movies. The Figure 03 is capable of doing complex tasks such as load the dishwasher, put on washing machines and even fold clothes. And most importantly: its creators are determined to mass produce it. Figure 03: The ultimate robotic butler Figure continues to improve its humanoid robots for the home and the Figure 03 is its most powerful bet to date. They have made it lighter (61kg, compared to 70kg for the previous model) so that it can be maneuvered more easily around the house. They have also changed their finishes and now instead of hard pieces, they have parts covered in foam and soft fabric. It has an autonomy of 5 hours and can move at a speed of up to 1.2 meters per second. What’s impressive is how much it can do. In a video of more than six minutes, Figure shows off all the capabilities of his new robot. In it we see how the robot cleans up the living room, takes the dirty dishes to the dishwasher, puts on the washing machine, then the dryer and He even folds the clothes. Of course, he doesn’t fold the t-shirts very well and we haven’t seen him hanging the clothes or ironing either, two of the most tedious household tasks. It seems there is still room for improvement. Figure 03’s brain helix is the brand’s AI model that combines vision, language and action. This system allows you to learn new tasks simply by observing humans, that is, it is not programmed to do a certain series of actions, but rather We can teach you new things. To do this, it has a system of sensors, cameras and microphones that allow it to receive orders, observe and replicate actions with precision. One of the new features of this new version is that has chambers in his hands to improve grip on objects, even if its main cameras (in the head) are hidden, for example when reaching into the dishwasher to put down a plate. The touch sensors have also been improved and it is capable of making grips with just 3 grams of pressure. Designed for mass production Figure is determined to fill the houses with robots and Figure 03 is designed for mass production. To achieve this, the company has designed a new supply chain and even has built a factory in California where this model will be manufactured. The company claims to have been an entire year designing a new supply chain with partners worldwide to ensure a constant flow of parts and materials. In addition, they rely on mass manufacturing methods, such as injection molding and pressure casting. They have also taken into account the ease of assembly to optimize time on the production line. The goal of Figure is for the production line to be capable of manufacture 12,000 robots the first year, but they hope that in the future it will grow and reach 100,000 robots in the next four years. What they have not said is what we are all wondering, and that is how much one of these domestic robots will cost, a key point for that massive revolution that they promise from Figure. Images | figure In Xataka | “Humanoid robberies are a fantasy”: iRobot co-founder believes there is a robotics bubble

an entry rate that folds its price

Economic, Venice had a problem: his geography did not give for more (tourists), much less if a large number of these hordes that arrived at the enclave daily did it to disappear when the night arrived without leaving any benefit to the city in addition to a large amount of garbage. This was how a series of regulations were born where it was put Bumper to the groups big, se They tracked phoneSo was imposed A pioneering toll. It went so well that they announced Redouble the bet. They did not go lantern. A fragile city against hordes. Since its origins, Venice has fought the forces of nature, raising stone walls against the sea to make its unique lagoon habitable. Today, however, the enemy that threat is not water, but the unstoppable wave of visitors who travel it as if there were no tomorrow with backpacks, sandwiches and, in many cases, little interest in contributing to its economy or preserving its delicate ecosystem. To contain these so -called tourists “Mordi e fuggi” (literally, “eat and run away”) the city has Reinstasurated and expanded Its controversial access rate, a measure destined to discourage overflowing tourism on days of high influx. First applied last year for 30 days, and that, As we countnow it will extend to 54 days (since April 18), and will penalize with a higher rate (10 euros compared to 5) To those who reserve with little or zero in advance, have been active for a few days. The measure, more than a drastic brake, seems to send a message to the world: Venice is unique, fragile and requires more conscious and respectful tourism. Between protection and pragmatism. We have explained before. The entry into force of this rate is justified both for symbolic reasons and for concrete urban management demands. In 2023, Venice was on the verge of being included in the list of patrimonies in danger of UNESCO, threatened by mass tourism, climate change and excessive urban development. Thanks to initiatives such as the rate, the city has achieved (for now) Avoid this ominous label, although the experts of the organization will re -evaluate the situation next July. Meanwhile, the income generated last year by the rate amounted to 2.8 million eurosa figure for mainly to cover the cost of implementation of this system still in an experimental phase. Although the impact on the tourist influx has been questionable (the local government itself admits that the days with a rate registered, paradoxically, More visitors) The authorities insist that the tool has a crucial operational value: it allows more precision to plan municipal services, from garbage collection to urban transport. Criticism, surveillance and tensions. Of course, critical voices are not lacking. Had the New York Times That for figures such as the opposition councilor Monica Sambo, trying to govern Venice as if it were a theme park with a paid entrance is a simplistic and symbolic solution to a much more complex structural problem. Sambo claims more comprehensive policies: A clear limit to the number of hikers allowed per day, firm regulations on tourist accommodation and strategies that promote access to housing and stable employment for residents, thus fighting the “tourist monoculture” that suffocates the Venetian social fabric. To this is added the concern for the control and privacy that we have months ago: to monitor tourist flows, the city uses Location data Telefónica and security cameras, measures that some see as steps towards intrusive surveillance. Plus: They have also been forbidden The megaphones And he has limited to 25 The number of people per tourist group. Imperfect tool to an urgency. As We count A few weeks ago, the rate applies only to single -day visitors between 8:30 and 16:00, and They are exempt Those who stay in registered hotels or rentals, already subject to a tourist tax, as well as those who work, study or visit relatives in the city. All visitors They must register and get a QR code before arrival. For its defenders, such as Simone Venturini, Councilor for Tourism, this rate represents not only a control measure, but a declaration of principles: Venice is not a dead postal or a tourist decoration, but a living city that demands respect. One thing seems clearly clear: its practical effectiveness may be in debate, but in a context where tourism threatens with devour To the city, any attempt to restore the balance between the rights of residents and the desires of visitors becomes not only legitimate, but urgent. Image | Jorge Fraganillo In Xataka | Given the risk of extreme saturation and weather, Spanish tourism already knows where to grow: winter In Xataka | Italy Veta One of the great symbols of mass tourism: the use of keys to make auto check-in is prohibited

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