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Robots will overcome their human employees in number

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In some of Amazon’s most advanced logistics centers, robots are no longer an aid: they are a majority. They move tirelessly, raise shelves, scan packages and feed a huge distribution network. Automation is ceasing to be a promise to become a reality that can mark the rhythm of the entire sector. Amazon has already deployed more than one million robots in its logistics centers. Company itself sayswhich has been automating many tasks before people. That figure is not only the highest recorded so far, it also reflects to what extent automation has ceased to be marginal to become a key piece of the system. According to data collected by Red Stag FulfillmentAmazon had some 2025 with some 1.56 million employees globally. Of that total, approximately 1.1 million worked in the United States. If we compare both figures, the number of robots begins to approach that of human workers. It all started more than a decade ago In 2012, Amazon paid 775 million dollars By Kiva Systems, a company that was then dedicated to manufacturing mobile robots to move shelves in stores. It was an unexpected operation, but full of intention: it was not just a technological acquisition, it was a declaration of principles. Amazon not only bought technology, bought control of its future automation. Since then, the strategy was clear. Amazon began to integrate Kiva technology into its logistics centers. What was once a specialized startup in material management became the heart of a Silent transformation that has redefined how millions of orders are processed per day. At first, Kiva robots They were limited to transportr shelves with products without packing. It was a very concrete solution, designed to eliminate physically demanding and repetitive tasks. But over the years, the role of robotics was expanding. Today, robots not only move things: package, classify, raise weights, organize loads and optimize routes inside the warehouse without rest. In some centers, more than 70 robotic arms classify millions of items, fill paper bags, close cast cars and They collaborate directly to human staff. “Kiva’s purchase marked the beginning of our robotic trip,” Amazon explained. “But it was just the beginning.” And what came later shows it. Amazon has not only multiplied the number of robots in their stores. It has also diversified its catalog to form an ecosystem of specialized machines, each with very specific functions and a degree of autonomy that continues to grow. One of the most advanced systems is Sequoiaa platform that uses artificial intelligence for Manage inventory much faster. They ensure that it allows identifying and storing products 75% faster than traditional systems. It does so by displacing the items directly to storage areas or to operators located in positions designed to avoid injuries, always at the right height: between the chest and the thighs. Other mobile units work next to him Like Hercules and Titan. Both are responsible for moving complete shelves – the famous pods – to work stations. Titan, more robust, is prepared to transport more bulky and heavy objects, such as small appliances or product pallets. Both models navigate autonomously by marked soils with codes, avoid obstacles and adjust their movement in real time. In more specific tasks it appears Vulcanthe first Amazon robot With “sense of touch”. It is able to detect how much force applies to grab an object and when it has made contact, which allows you to manipulate fragile or poorly placed items without damaging them. It works especially at the highest and lowest levels of the shelves. The chain continues with Sparrowa robotic arm that identifies products, grabs them and places them in the right container thanks to computer vision and automatic learning. Then involvement systems of the packaging intervene, which provide custom paper bags for each order using sensors and thermal sealed. Robin and Cardinal are robotic arms that collect packages, detect damage and place them in cars, even when weigh up to 23 kilos. Then Proteus comes into play, the first Amazon autonomous robot, which circulates freely through the warehouse and carries those cars to the exit zone without human help. In all this deployment, there is a category of machines that continues to generate special interest: humanoid robots. What role do they have? Are they starting to integrate into logistics centers? The answer, for now, is nuanced. Amazon has begun to try them, but their presence is limited and their very specific functions. In 2023, The company announced the start of tests With Digit, a bipedo robot developed by Agility Roboticsa company in which Amazon invested through its Industrial Innovation Fund. Digit measures 1.75 meters, can transport loads of up to 16 kilos. His first task has been to help in the recycling of totes, the empty boxes that are constantly transported once their content is processed. Images | Amazon (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) In Xataka | AI as chatgpt is possible thanks to the indiscriminate use of online content. Cloudflare just said that it is over

An 11 robots football team

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Four university teams of completely autonomous humanoid robots They faced in Beijing In football matches of 3 against 3. The interesting thing is that they did it without any human intervention. Of course, the Androids stumbled, fell and some had to be even taken out on a stretcher, but behind the show there was a whole muscle demonstration and a robotic industry that is increasingly present in China. The reality behind the show. Although the scene seemed more a child training than a professional party, each robot worked totally independently through AI. Equipped with advanced visual sensors, the androids were the size of a child and managed to identify the ball and navigate the field with some agility, in addition to getting up alone after the falls (although some needed human help). Image: The Independent The final was played by Thu Robotics, from the Tsinghua University, in front of the Mountain is from the Agricultural University of China. The first rose with the victory with a result of 5 to 3. in The video The clumsiness of each of the robots are quite appreciated, although the event is one of many demonstrations in which it is intended to highlight the ease that China has in the field of robotics. The technological context. The country has been betting hard for humanoid robotics as part of its national technological strategy. According to Morgan Stanley, the Chinese robotic market will grow 23% annual until reaching 108,000 million dollars in 2028, compared to the current 47,000 million. By 2050, China is expected to have 302.3 million humanoid robots in operation, far ahead of the 77.7 million projected for the other major market: United States. Robotics in the field of sport. The sport has become a key test field for these developments. In April, 21 humanoid robots They competed with humans in a half marathon in Beijingalthough only six managed to finish. This football tournament prel a prelude to the World Humanoid Robots Games of 2025, which China will organize in Beijing From August 15 to 17 with 11 robotic sports, including gymnastics, athletics and football. Between the lines. Cheng Hao, founder of Booster Robotics (company that supplied robots during the event), Explain that sports competitions accelerate the development of both algorithms and integrated hardware-Software systems. Security is a central concern: “In the future, we could organize matches between robots and humans. That means we must ensure that robots are completely safe,” he says. The idea is that spectators generate trust seeing real interactions between androids and people. Football irony. While the Chinese male team occupies the 94th position of the FIFA ranking and everything indicates that it will not be classified for the next World Cup, its robots at least seem to know how to offer show and score goals. Who knows, the same in a time China can fulfill Guardiola’s wet dream in his tactical football and “without creativity”, who has been criticized several times By experts and players like Patrice Evra: “Now we have robots” The analysis suggests that Chinese national support for “EMBODIED AI“It exceeds that of any other nation, which could expand its advantage before rivals like the United States pay more attention to this field. Cover image | The Independent In Xataka | “I can’t stop”: addiction to talk to AI is already here and there are even help groups to leave it

We knew that humanoid robots would reach factories. Nvidia has already chosen where and when to start, according to Reuters

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When did humanoid robots stop being a spectacle to become a tool? Maybe that’s right there. Sources consulted by Reuters They assure that Nvidia and Foxconn are in conversations to display them in a server manufacturing plant of artificial intelligence in Houston. Nvidia has trusted the Taiwanese giant to lift a new server manufacturing plant in Houston, Texas. The objective: produce the GB300its new AI servers based on architecture Blackwellwithin the ambitious plan for relocate part of its production in US territory. As Reuters has advanced, both companies are in conversations to display humanoid robots in this factory. The intention would be that they begin to operate in the First quarter of 2026. If concrete, it will mark a double milestone: it would be the first time that a NVIDIA product is manufactured with the help of these tools, and also the first use of this technology by Foxconn in a production line of AI servers. Houston is not any factory: something new is prepared here For now, the details are scarce. It is not known how many robots will be used, how will they look or what exact functions they will perform. But there are indications. In an internal presentation of May, Foxconn showed how he was training humanoid robots for tasks such as manipulating objects, inserting cables or making basic assemblies, usual activities in the manufacture of servers. Houston’s choice is not accidental. Being a new plant, spaces are being designed with margin to integrate these technologies From the beginningsomething much more complex to achieve in already operational facilities. According to one of the sources consulted, that design would facilitate the incorporation of humanoid robots in the line. NVIDIA GB300 has a rack scale design That Nvidia bet on humanoid robots in its production chain is not just a logistics movement. It is also a declaration of intentions. Until now, no company product had been manufactured with the help of this type of robots. And Foxconn, the largest manufacturer on the commission of the world, had not used them in a production line dedicated to AI servers. The decision, according to what the sources have told Reuters, would mark the beginning of a new stage for both companies. In the case of Foxconn, it would also serve to show the world the advances in robotics who has been developing with Nvidia, although third -party models such as those of China Ubtech have also been tested. For Nvidia, the movement fits with its broader strategy. The company not only designs chips for AI models training: it also offers A development platform Specific for humanoid robots, with visual, motor and cognitive abilities based on their own architectures. In March, Jensen Huang himself He predicted that The generalized use of humanoid robots in industrial environments would come “in less than five years.” They are not alone: ​​Tesla, Mercedes, BMW, China The idea of ​​incorporating humanoid robots into the assembly lines is no longer a rarity. Although its deployment is still limited and experimental, several manufacturers have been testing this technology for some time in controlled environments or in very specific tasks. Among them BMW stands out, that has made trials in American plants. And it is known that Teslawhich has developed its own humanoid robot called OptimusHe has put at least two units to work in a production line. But interest is not limited to the great western brands. China has converted humanoid robotics into a national strategic priority Within its Made in China 2025 plan. Companies like Ubtech – whose model has also been evaluated by Foxconn – are being driven directly by the government with a view to transforming the country’s industrial fabric. Strategic alliances are part of this mission Like Huawei and Ubtech Specified this year. This possible deployment of humanoid robots in Houston does not occur in a vacuum. Is part of a broader movement, driven by political pressure and the strategic need of Relocate production Technological on American soil. In April, Nvidia announced its intention To manufacture AI infrastructure of up to 500,000 million dollars in the US in the next four years, with partners such as TSMC, Wistron and Foxconn itself. For many companies, automating is a matter of survival. The Houston factory, still under construction, is part of that strategy. But producing locally implies facing at least one new problem: the shortage of labor. And that is where automation would come into play. Perhaps not essentially for these factories, but as a test field for possible future expansions. For many companies, automating is no longer a matter of improvement. It is a matter of survival. Thus, more and more local actors are developing humanoid robots designed specifically for the industry. Tesla, Figure, Apptronik or Agility Robotics They are among the companies that have opted for this new generation of machines. Jeff Burnstein, president of the Association for Advancing Automation, summed up axios The new industrial reality: “This is how it competes today”, so “you have to take advantage of the best available tools.” Humanoid robots lived for years with skepticism: beautiful exhibitions, Little useful in practice. Now, that perception is turning. We are faced with a change that aims to be important, but whose real range we will know only over time. Images | Nvidia | Boliviainteligent In Xataka | The US is willing to do anything for advanced chips not to reach China. 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robots capable of intercepting any close object

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Short. During a public talk at the University of Nankín, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) He explained that they are designing A “fast response system” for the Tiangong Space Station. The active defense system, which has no precedents in the context of a space station, would deploy small propelled robots capable of grabbing and pushing any artifact that invades the station exclusion zone. How it works. The objective declared by the National Space Science Center is not to destroy, but to take away the intruder to protect the crew and its own infrastructure. Each tugboat would carry an autonomous propulsion system and an arm or fastening ring. Before launching a robot, the system would consider less aggressive options, such as an evasive maneuver or an altitude adjustment of the station. Only if the risk persisted, the device would be sent. After evaluating the path of the unauthorized visitor, a tugboat robot would anchor him and displace him a few kilometers outside the tiangong orbit. This does not go from space war. On July 1 and October 21, 2021, China had to perform emergency maneuvers to prevent the Tiangong Space Station collide with two satellites of the Starlink constellationwhich descended from an orbit of 550 km to 400 km, the usual altitude of Tiangong. Although SpaceX states that their satellites have automatic evasion protocols, China explained to the UN that the proliferation of large constellations “reduces the operational security margin” and makes real -time coordination difficult to protect its astronauts. Or yes? A Reuters analysis He described the Chinese initiative as a “first step towards possible orbital battles”, although he acknowledges that, if the non -lethal nature of the robots is confirmed, it would be physical deterrence rather than a weapon in its classic sense. Other countries already develop similar coupling and trailer systems to withdraw Large pieces of space garbagesuch as dead satellites, old rocket stages or damaged ships. The difference would lie in when and against whom these systems are used, taking into account The military escalation of space and The proliferation of spy ship. Does not violate space law. Although mass details, fuel or number of robots are confidential (such as the date of planned deployment), the outdoor space treaty only prohibits to place weapons of mass destruction in orbit: it does not veto conventional kinetic devices, or towing systems. If the robots limit themselves to pushing without damaging, they would fit into the principle of use for peaceful purposes. However, the potential to force the trajectory of the ship of another state can raise disputes on “harmful interference”, a concept collected in the same treaty. For now, we can leave it that China is preparing an active “orbital escort” system. Image | CSA In Xataka | Two years ago, the China Space Station did not exist. Now we have your first panoramic images

China has celebrated a kickboxing tournament between humanoid robots, and is as real as disturbing

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What is just over a decade was only science fiction today has become a real show. In 2011, the movie ‘Real Steel‘I imagined a future in which boxing fighting were starring machines. Fourteen years later, that image has ceased to belong to the cinema: China has just celebrated a Kickboxing competition starring humanoid robots. The event took place in Hangzhou and is part of the CMG World Robot Contest Series, an initiative organized by China Media Group, the largest state audiovisual conglomerate in the country. The competition was broadcast live through CCTV and other official platforms. Currently, a video summary of the tournament It is available on the Central Television website of China. As the aforementioned medium collectsIn the quadrilateral there were four G1 robots manufactured by the Asian company Unitree Robotics. They faced one against one in duels, demonstrating not only gross force, but also agility, coordination and, above all, balance. Of fist tests. Before the official fighting, each robot had its time to heat. The G1 showed their repertoire: lateral displacements, direct blows and reaction to the thrust. During the fighting, they were even able to execute a Kip-Upan acrobatic maneuver to get up from the ground without using your hands, after being demolished. The rules were clear. Three two -minute assaults. Valid blow score to the trunk or head, both with hands and feet. Penalizations if a robot could not get up in eight seconds after a fall. In case of draw, he decided the technical score. In the final, the robot controlled by an influencer called Lu Xin took the title. The competition comes a few weeks after another event that also captured worldwide attention: A Half Marathon held in Beijing where several humanoid robots ran alongside thousands of human participants. So are the G1. According to the manufacturerEach Unitree G1 measures 130 cm, weighs 35 kg and has an external cable design. It is articulated with up to 23 degrees of freedom, which are extended up to 43 in its educational version, and has advanced sensors for vision, movement and environment control. These are some of its key characteristics: Intel Realsense depth chamber D435i and 3D Lidar sensor Four microphones with noise cancellation and stereo speakers of 5 w Permanent magnet synchronous engines with a maximum torque of 120 n · m 9,000 mAh battery, approximate autonomy of two hours Displacement speed: Up to 2 m/s Eight -core CPU, Wi -Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity Possibility of adding the hand DEX3-1, with seven degrees of freedom and optional tactile sensors More than show. According to CCTV coverage, G1 have at least eight basic combat patterns and various complex combinations, such as straight punches, hooks and kicks scheduled. In addition, they have been designed to resist impacts, avoid overheating and maintain balance after receiving blows. Even when they fall, they are able to recover the vertical position in seconds. China already prepares new competitions with humanoid robots for this year, including a multi -sports event in Beijing. Meanwhile, other robotics based on the Asian giant seek to gain ground in homes. Huawei and Ubtech were recently allied to advance in the development of this type of automatons. Images | CCTV (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) In Xataka | Sam Altman is building an empire with Openai. One with some lights and with many shadows

Robots with flamethrows fight against shotguns

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That the war in Ukraine is breaking all the molds of the war tactics of conflicts of the past, is out of any doubt. Interestingly, the battle that is fought is a test field where the more advanced technologies of military artillery, with other ideas that worked in such distant contests Like World War I. In fact, to the Ukrainian application of the “Davis Canyon”, Russia has replicated with a plane of the same era. And, in the meantime, the first flamethrower robot appears. Reinvent the obsolete. As we said, Russia has resorted to such an unusual method as revealing the growing pressure that Ukraine exerts with its unmanned air attacks: adapting the old training plane YAK-52 as a rudimentary anti -Didish platform. As? Armed with A semi -automatic shotgun and a multispectral sensor under the wing. The aircraft, now called YAK-52B2, has been redesigned to detect and knock down long-range drones that fly over the Russian territory, especially those of unidirectional attack such as the AN-196 Liutyi or non -manned versions of ultraliger planes such as Airrakt A-22used by Ukraine to hit the enemy borders. This adaptation remembers the experiments of the Soviet era with the YAK-52B, a counterinsurgent version armed with guns and rockets that never reached serial production, but now finds a Luck of rebirth Forced by the new conditions of the battlefield. Improvised solution. The Appearance of YAK-52B2 It responds to the growing limitations of traditional Russian anti -aircraft systems, increasingly saturated or deployed in the front. Putin himself publicly admitted, after a wave of attacks in May 2024, that Moscow’s aerial defense worked in shape “Satisfactory” but improvable. In this context, a slow, cheap plane, with good maneuverability at low altitude and capable of operating from makeshift airfields can offer an additional layer of punctual defenseespecially useful for protecting critical infrastructures away from the front. The use of electrooptic sensors and an on -board shooting computer allows nightly or adverse climatic conditions, just when Ukrainian drones are usually launched. However, the chosen armament (A 12 caliber shotgun, probably a Semi -automatic saiga) raises serious operational doubts due to its extremely limited reach, especially In combat Aire-Airewhere shooting at such a short distance can involve collisions with debris or the premature detonation of the enemy drone. FrEE OF THE SENSOR TORRET BELOW THE YAK-52B2 WING A new phase of unmanned war. At the same time that Russia has used its modified Yak-52, an unprecedented evolution of drones has appeared. Ukraine has approved officially the Incorporation of Krampusa non -manned land vehicle (UGV), who has earned the nickname of “ruling robot” for its ability to launch thermobárica rounds RPV-16an ammunition that disperses fuel in the air and lights it, generating a devastating explosion. This authorization places it among the more than 80 designs of terrestrial drones already supported by kyiv, consolidating a tendency of technological diversification that seeks to maximize the operational autonomy of the Ukrainian army. The Krampus, of Local designit has been conceived as a robust platform for missions so much offensives as defensive against infantry and light armored vehicles, and is driven by two silent engines that allow it to cross complicated land such as thick forests, swamps or slopes, without losing mobility under extreme weather conditions. The flamethrower used RPV 16 Lethal effect With the ability to be transported in the back of a truck, this hybrid incorporates a video camera and even Four RPV-16 pitchers On a single use, which suggests that the robot can shoot those four times before requiring replenishment. Although the ministry has not revealed its operational autonomy or the amount of ammunition that it can load, it has confirmed that its control systems are designed to Resist electronic interferencewhich is crucial in a saturated front of electronic warfare. Your battery also allows you to remain in motion for several hours or stay in waiting mode For long periods, which increases its tactical utility in prolonged or ambush operations. Advantages of weight and permanence. The incorporation of krampus, what’s doubt, is an evolution (Another one) In the use of drones, traditionally focused on aerial vehicles, taking advantage of the unique advantages of the UGVas its ability to transport major explosive loadsits usefulness for mining cleaning missions, or even the evacuation of injured in extreme situations. This versatility has caused Ukrainian units to develop Your own UGV models With mounted machine guns, capable of operating at distances of up to 20 kilometers and normally coordinated with aerial recognition drones to detect mines, traps or enemy positions. Technological mutation: the past. The appearance of Russian Yak-52 “Vitaminate”together with the Krampus Ukranian They are faithful mirrors of what is happening in the front: past and future intermingle. The conversion of Yak-52 in a kind of drone hunter reflects the deeply adaptive and decentralized character of modern conflict between Russia and Ukraine. In the absence of clear technological superiority, both sides are forced to reuse available resources with creativity and urgency. As we have told before, the proliferation of Cheap and effective drones He has caused even air forces to be forced to rethink their doctrines. Technological mutation: The future. On the other sidewalk, the adoption of robots, Like Krampusit is not only a sample of technical innovation, but a direct measure for replace soldiers in the most dangerous areas of the front. In a context where human casualties accumulate and the exhaustion of personnel is a constant, the UGV represent an alternative to maintain the offensive without depending exclusively of human sacrifice. Its implementation also sends a clear message about the evolution of the conflict: the war in Ukraine is no longer only a territorial or geopolitical dispute, but an extreme laboratory where the role of military technology of the 21st century is redefined … with help of the last century. Image | Defense Ministry of Ukraine, Voidwanderer In Xataka | To hunt Russian drones, Ukraine is resorting to a revolutionary technique … from World War I In Xataka | The … Read more

There is a non -proliferation pact of nuclear weapons. In 2025 what we need is one that avoids murderous robots

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In 1139 Pope Innocent II prohibited The use of the crossbow. He then described it as “a detestable weapon for God and unworthy for Christians,” although he considered it valid to fight the infidels. The measure was not taken into account, and the crossbow continued to be used in later centuries. The history of weapons has always been linked to these prohibitions, and now there is a especially delicate: the one that affects the so -called “murderous robots.” Prohibited weapons. That example of the crossbows ended up being just one of the many that have surrounded the evolution of the military weapons and its application to war conflicts. In 1970 the Nuclear Non -Proliferation Treaty To avoid the use of nuclear weapons, but international law also prohibits the use of chemical, biological or antipersonnel mines. These agreements are not usually ratified by all countries of the world, but by the vast majority. Beware of autonomous weapons. As indicated In ReutersThe United Nations Organization has called a meeting to regulate the segment of autonomous weapons controlled by artificial intelligence. This type of armament is increasingly used in modern war conflicts, and experts warn: it is time to put limits to the use of this lethal technology. The Ukraine War as an example. What is being lived in the Ukraine war is a sign of how this type of autonomous weapons are being used. The drones and robots They are being used Notable form against Russian troops, and there is already drones throwing drones to attack other drones. The relevance From this type of weapons it has been even affected by the commercial war between the US and China, which makes DANGER PRODUCTION AND EXPORT of these autonomous vehicles. In The New York Times They already warned of the rise of the fearsome “kamikaze drones” and their use in this conflict. Ten years talking about prohibiting murderous robots. In Xataka we have been talking about the danger of weapons with AI and drifting towards the famous “murderous robots”. He debate On the potential prohibition of murderous robots It comes from afarand organizations like Human Rights Watch has been trying to ban them since 2015 before it’s late. The researchers themselves already They warned of that danger In 2017 and Brad Smith, president of Microsoft, claimed that these murderous robots They are “unstoppable”. However, there are many countries that They have continued developing them, and there is no consensus when putting limits in this dangerous area. Deadline. The Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, has established that 2026 is the deadline for all countries to establish clear rules in the use of weapons with artificial intelligence. His words are clear: these autonomous armament systems are “politically unacceptable, morally disgusting” and should be prohibited. “ There is no consensus. What is missing is the aforementioned consensus: Alexander Kmentt, head of armament control in the Austrian Foreign Ministry, explained it: “Time is pressing to stop the nightmares that some of the most prestigious experts warn,” he said. Some great personalities of the technological world such as Elon Musk or Demis Hassabis They already warned of the problem in 2018 and asked the UN to ban autonomous weapons. The military resists. Diplomatic efforts face military controls, which according to Reuters resist regulation because that could blur the advantages posed by these technologies on the battlefield. This last meeting of the Convention on Conventional Weapons (CCWfor its acronym in English) is the last edition of some meetings that have been held since 2014. Participants have been necessary “a legally binding treaty” for UN countries. But some countries prefer to go to their rhythm. Many countries support that general agreement, but USA, Russia, China and India prefer to have national regulations or that existing international laws are applied, according to Amnesty International. A US Pentagon spokesman said in Reuters that “we are not convinced that existing laws are insufficient” and stressed that autonomous weapons could raise a lower risk for civilians than conventional weapons. And since there is no regulation, there is proliferation. The lack of these limits is causing a clear development of this type of autonomous weapons. The experts of Future of Life Institute They have monitored the deployment of about 200 autonomous weapons systems in Ukraine, the Middle East and Africa. Russian forces have deployed some 3,000 kamikaze drones Veter in Ukraine, according to that data, and as we have indicated in several occasions In Xataka, that country has in these drones one of its Critical elements To attack Russian goals. Duality. As my partner Javier Jiménez said In a fantastic theme That he prepared in 2018, another of the problems with this debate is that “it is very difficult to determine what to prohibit and what not in a world as strongly computerized as the war.” The key is not so much in technological and ethical, and here we are facing a dual technology capable of being used for civil and military purposes. Here the reflection was clear: “No one is going to give a strategic military asset for an ethical issue,” he said. He added as a conclusion that “beyond alarmism, we need tools” to identify, monitor and control the development of these weapons because “neither good intentions nor self -control have worked well in the past.” A lot of money at stake. But as always, one of the factors of this industry is that there is a lot of money at stake, and more when there is a renewed fever for Increase defense budgets. Laura Nolan, of the Stop Killer Robots activist organization, made it clear that there is no guarantee that technology companies will be responsible when developing these systems: “In general, we do not trust that industries are self -regulated … there is no reason why defense or technology companies must be more worthy of trust.” In Xataka | Ukraine has found a solution to China’s veto in drones: it’s called Hell, it’s a “home” missile and … Read more

China prepares its next technological assault. Huawei and Ubtech have just allying to bring humanoid robots to homes

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Humanoid robotics is ceasing to be a laboratory experiment. Bank of America Global Research CREE that its mass adoption could begin in 2028, with an industry that, if the forecasts were met, will move billions annually. Actually, the change is already underway: in 2025 about 18,000 units should be delivered and it is expected that by 2030 the million annual shipments will be reached, with a view to exceeding 10 million around 2035. While Tesla, Boston Dynamics and Figure AI develop their own humanoids in the US, in China a strategic alliance with global ambitions has been forged. As Sina points outHuawei, one of the country’s largest technological ones, and Ubtech Robotics, one of the most consolidated developers in the sector, have signed an agreement to collaborate in the development of humanoid robots for factories and homes. China steps on the accelerator in the humanoid robots sector The announcement was made in Shenzhen, a city where both companies are headded and considered by one of the main technological centers in southern China. As explained, the objective is to accelerate the transition of humanoid robotics “of laboratory innovation to the Large -scale adoption in industrial, domestic environments and other scenarios. ”Huawei will contribute its Ascend processors and Kunpengas well as cloud computing capabilities and generative AI models. The Alliance also contemplates the creation of an innovation center dedicated to the so -called “incarnate intelligence”: an approach that seeks to integrate cognitive functions into robotic bodies, which requires advanced coordination between algorithms, sensors, movement control and decision -making in real time. According to Leaderobot consultancythe Chinese domestic market of humanoid robotics could double this year and reach 5.3 billion yuan (about 665 million euros). Several of the country’s main manufacturers have already announced plans to overcome 1,000 units produced in 2025. Ubtech is one of them. Its president, Zhou Jian, confirmed it in March. Tien Kung Xingzhe, one of Ubtech’s robots This movement is part of a broader national strategy. As the New York Times detailsthe Chinese government is betting on industrial automation as part of its response to several challenges: commercial challenges, the fall in the birth and aging of the population. In factories such as Zeekr in NOBO, robots already perform tasks that previously required specialized labor. The objective is to maintain low costs and reinforce global competitiveness. And there is more. With the aim of encouraging the adoption of humanoid robots in the automobile industry, the Chinese authorities asked manufacturers to rent units, record videos in real environments and send them to the government. Even in the symbolic field there are blunt gestures: in April, Beijing organized a half marathon with 12,000 human runners and 20 humanoid robots. Only six crossed the goal, but the message was clear. Bank of America Global Research expect this sector evolve in three stages: first in factories and logistics (2025-2027), then in commercial and educational services (2028-2034), And finally in homeswith care and domestic applications from 2035. If the forecasts are met, in 2060 there could be 3,000 million humanoid robots in use worldwide. The challenge is not less. There are still technological bottlenecks, high production costs and dependence on tools and chips manufactured outside China. But with alliances such as Huawei and Ubtech, the Asian giant seems to be taking another determined step not to be left behind. What is clear is that the career to develop more advanced humanoid robots is underway. Images | Rubaitul Azad | Ubtech Robotics In Xataka | Klarna presumed that AI did the work of 700 people. Its quality is so low that it is rectuming humans

Hyundai aims to automate 40% of his new plant in the US. THE KEY TO GET IT: ATLAS HUMANoid Robots

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Robots have been in the automobile industry for decades. They have welded, pressed and assembled pieces without rest. But despite that long career, many tasks were still in human hands. That is starting to change. Robots are less and less clumsy: They are more skilled, more versatile and, most importantly, much cheaper to manufacture. And that opens the door to a new phase. Hyundai wants to be in charge of that change. On your new plant HMGMA (Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America), located on the outskirts of Savannah (Georgia, USA), the company has proposed to automate 40% of the vehicle assembly process before the end of 2025. According to Nikkei Asiathe objective is to transform this factory into an intelligent environment, where artificial intelligence and data are key from logistics to the final assembly. A connected and flexible ecosystem. The plant is designed not only as a assembly line, but as a demonstration of everything Hyundai is able to do with technology. The brand defines it as “a highly connected, automated and flexible manufacturing system”, prepared to adapt to changes in demand and optimize each phase of the process. That is why it is no coincidence that starts focused on the production of electric and hybrid vehicles, with an estimated initial capacity of 100,000 units a year, which will grow to 500,000 when it is at full performance. The Metaplant aspires to become one of the referents of the automobile industry of the present and the future. Atlas enters the scene. In that technological deployment, the focus is on a very concrete protagonist: Atlas, Boston Dynamics’s humanoid robot. It is not any robot. It is a completely electric model, designed to move as a human and work in the same space as humans. Atlas is the successor of the famous hydraulic model that we saw mortal somersaults. But this time, the approach is another. It is prepared to lift heavy objects, install parts and adapt to what happens around you in real time. Hyundai describes it As a robot with “athletic intelligence”, and that translates into sensors, algorithms and a structure designed for complex tasks that one person could only do. Boston Dynamics is already part of the Hyundai group. This movement makes sense because Boston Dynamics is not just any partner: It is part of the Hyundai group since 2021. Since the company was made, the South Korean firm has been integrating its technology within its vision of “progress for humanity.” A vision that includes autonomous cars, urban air mobility, robotics in logistics and, of course, new ways of manufacturing. Boston Dynamics has been working with biped and quadruped robots for years, and now faces the challenge of taking them to the commercial field. If Atlas works in this plant, it will mark a before and after. Because it is no longer just impressing in a viral video: it is about a robot being useful and productive on a large scale. What tasks will the robots perform? Hyundai has not detailed all the works that Atlas will assume, but, according to the aforementioned Asian newspaper, it has confirmed some: move heavy objects, install doors in vehicles and collaborate in physical tasks that require strength and precision. The objective is clear: to free human operators from repetitive or demanding works. Now, that does not mean that Atlas is just as agile as an expert operator. For now, it is not. Just see some assembly line videos To ask ourselves if robots will be as skilled as humans. Atlas will not be the only one in the plant. They will also deploy The well -known spotdog -shaped robots that also manufactures Boston Dynamics. Its function will be to monitor production lines, inspect bodies and identify possible structural defects. And next to you they will live more classic automation systems: welding robots, presses and heavy machinery. A context marked by the tariff war. This deployment does not happen in a vacuum. It arrives in the middle of the commercial war between the United States and China. The administration Trump has imposed a 145% tariff To many products from China and maintains a base rate of 10% for most commercial partners, including South Korea. That is why Hyundai has decided to bet on American territory. Has announced An investment of 21,000 million dollars in the United States over the next four years. A strategy that seeks to protect its position in the North American market and, at the same time, gain margin of maneuver against geopolitical uncertainty. Of course, automating more does not necessarily mean hiring more. Hyundai’s expansion is accompanied by strong robotization. And that raises questions about employment. Will less operators be hired? Will new roles emerge within factories? The advance is indisputable, although it does not guarantee new jobs. Images | Hyundai In Xataka | Duolingo inaugurates a new era: when human talent is no longer essential

electric trains, video calls and vacuum robots

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Imagining what the civilization of the future will always be something interesting. In the cinema of the 70s and 80s we saw it a lot, with works such as’ Blade Runner ‘or’Robocop‘imagining a future with Ciborgs and Flying cars. Yes, now we are closer to having Human ‘Improved’ as of the A kind flying cars, But what they didn’t imagine was something like Internet. That is because it is much easier to visualize a future with improved elements of our present or that they solve a problem of the time. For example, if in the 70s they had cars, because in 30 years those cars would be flying. Something similar happened in La France of 1899. The toyr Armand Gervanis commissioned Jean-Marc Côté and other artists a series of illustrated cards for the 1900s World Exhibition of Paris. In them, artists should imagine what life would be like in 2000. It is very curious to see the designs of their creations, the problems of their time they wanted to solve and their mentality. In some designs, they approached reality. In others they did not give abut they are really interesting because they allow us to see the reasoning of the time and, in the end, the known solutions that applied to problems, tasks and the daily life of their time. In some cases it may seem that they were short of sight by not inventing something like the computer and that all designs are intrinsically linked to both the machinery of their time and fashion, but they are still a great sample of Paleofuturo. Mobility and … an electric train The cars in 1899 were more than surpassed. There were motor vehicles for a few years and, although they were not for personal use for the masses, there were … they existed. Mass manufacturing began in 1908 with the assembly chain of Henry Ford and the Ford tbut come on, cars didn’t get so much attention. At least these French artists. What they wanted were both aquatic and aerial buses. Commercial flights were nothing more than a fantasy at that time (The Wright brothers They would not make the first motor flight until 1903 and the flights with passenger planes were unimaginable). What they had more by hand were the airships and the submarines. What did they do? Create a boat with two huge bags to go both by air and by sea and an underwater bus. To go where? We will see it later, since underwater life was something they were passionate about. Also peculiar is the electric train with Paris-Pekín path (there is nothing, only more than 8,000 kilometers in a straight line). Apart from a cabin that looks like that of a rocket, attracts attention that seems not to have wheelsbut an magnetized system like the one we can see in the magnetic levitation maglev. And we can also see personal and electrical skates. It sounds like electric scootersof electric skateboard and even the sandals to walk 250% faster. Text voice system, audio and video call notes Did something like smartphone take off from ingenuity? Well … no, really, but what these French artists had on hand was the phone, the cinematograph of the Lumière brothers Invented a few years before, the phonograph and the gramophone. They were quite recent inventions and were great in these futuristic cards. His combination is also magical. In the designs, we can see how in the first card a person receives a message per roll to listen to him in his gramophone (such as WhatsApp voice notesbut much less snapshots and faces), news heard through the radio (something that was already brewing) on ​​the second card, a man dictating a message to a machine that seems to make text into the third photo and … a video call system in the fourth photo? It seems that the image of a person is being screened on a screen through a projector, the man is listening with the gramophone and is speaking at the same time. It is curious that this process needs an operator that controls machinery. It could not really be intricate, but with the media of the time, imagining something similar to a video call is very striking. Heavy tasks with remote control Two segments that continued to have manual tasks were field and agriculture. Even today, with all the advances we have, they are very physical works, so it is logical that, in 1899 they would imagine futures in which everything was automated. In some cases they were not unchanged, such as that harvester that is controlled at a distance (ours we must handle them from within, but well, it is similar) and something more fanciful is the card that shows an operator inside a cabin controlling a complex robotic system that is raising a house. It is not only the electric crane, but the arms that put the bricks or chisel part of the facade. Something they did not imagine was a GPS -controlled robot cutter Segway Navimowbut something is something. The Roomba, the Robopeluquero and the 3D printer And masons are not the only robots. In these cards we can see other ideas such as robopeluquero, or robobarbero, which really is not something we currently havebut well, there are razor. What is curious is that they invented the Robot vacuum cleaner Century and peak before it existed and popularized with an assistant robot that seems to be plugged in to a remote cable or control that controls the human. It is funny because it has both the brush and the cushion in which the dirt is collecting, but I do not finish seeing that cane as a remote control. And something very ingenious is the machine that takes the measures to make a suit and transfer the information to a machine that expels the garment already made. It is like an early version of a 3D printer. Rare things Now, although all cards are tremendously imaginative, … Read more

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