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China has organized a half marathon in which 21 robots participated. We have questions

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Last Saturday a popular half marathon was held in Beijing in which there were some unique participants: 21 robots joined thousands of human runners to try to complete the 21,097 meters of the urban tour. The event has allowed to yield some conclusions about the Robotics art statusbut it has also generated new questions. Varied robots. In the race They participated Humanoid robots of Chinese manufacturers such as Droidvp or Noetix Robotix. The designs and sizes varied significantly, and were from 1.2 m high models to others that measure 1.8 meters. One of them remarkably imitated the human appearance in a robot that even waded his eyes or smiled. You by your side, I for mine. Although the organizers brought breast, stating that it was the first race in which humans and robots ran at the same time, in reality the Robots route was separated from that of human corridors. The robots were also accompanied by teams of engineers who monitored that their operation was correct (or that the batteries changed during the race). Slow. At the moment the performance of biped robots in the race was modest, and everyone ran clearly more slowly than human corridors. The fastest robot It was the Tiangong Ultra of the Ubtech company in collaboration with the Beijing Humanoid Robots Innovation Center. The tour ended at 2:40 hours after exchanging his batteries three times and falling on one occasion. Only six of the robots ended up crossing the finish line, and most did not last long in the test. Still far from humans. He was the only one that ended before the time limit was fulfilled to finish the test for human runners, which was 3:10 hours. The world record is in 56 minutes and 42 seconds, while a good time for human amateur runners is 1:45 hours for men and 2 hours for approximately women. Varied disasters. As they point out In Wiredthe Tiangong Ultra and the second classified, the N2 of Noetix Robotics at least managed to end at a slow but consistent rhythm. Others were a disaster. It happened with a robot named Huanhuan that moved at snail speed while moving his head uncontrollably. Another call Shennong had to be disqualified (he used small wheels) but the serious thing was that he turned on himself after starting the race and He fell next to their human operators. In some cases the operators used adhesive tape to protect the “feet” of the robots, but also to hit the head of one of them when it fell during the race. Critable autonomy. In addition, the robots were accompanied as we said of human operators. Some had control panels to go to the robots, and others went ahead to point out the way and remove obstacles from Enmedio. During the broadcast several spectators commented how operators seemed exhausted with all that operation to help robots to advance. But running is not theirs. The truth is that these robots are not designed to run, but the objective of the companies that design them is to be able to execute a variety of tasks that have nothing to do with moving quickly. Even so experts indicate that this test demonstrates the evolution of the market, because a few years ago It was difficult until they were walking. Even Elon Musk launched a job offer to “teach Tesla’s Robot Optimus to walk”. That some can already run a half marathon It is a good proof that some companies have created especially robust models. Important absences. Chinese manufacturers participated in the race, but many were absent reference companies In the market. Was not for example the Optimus of Tesla, but neither does the Atlas from Boston Dynamics, the Figure O2 of figure ai or the Apollo of Apptronik. There were also absences of large Chinese robotics companies Like Unitree (which did not officially participate, although two were used by other institutions), AGIBOTor the runner robot Star1 Robot was. Is this for something? The test organized by Chinese institutions served to demonstrate the advances of some of the robotics companies, but it was also a clear demonstration of the limitations of these robots. As we said, these companies do not design these robots with this type of purpose, and specialization is usually a key aspect of current robots. However, this half marathon serves to boost new ideas among robots developers, which should undoubtedly pursue that intensive motor capacity for their projects. Image | Xataka with Freepik In Xataka | China’s robots represent an existential threat to the US, according to semi -health experts

We do not need robots that look like us. We need robots to do things for us

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Every time I see a humanoid robot dancing in an exhibition (now it is very fashionable to put them in any event, they wear a lot) or stumbled clickingly while trying to run a marathon, I cannot avoid thinking that we are chasing a mirage. A technological chimera that responds more to our cultural fantasies than to real industrial needs. As explained by Wall Street JournalChina and the United States are engaged in A race to dominate the field of humanoid robotswith the Chinese government designating it as strategic priority backed by an investment fund of 138,000 million dollars. The CEO of Nvidia, Jensen Huang, has not been cut: “The time of humanoid robots has arrived. This could be the largest industry of all. “A formidable statement supported by formidable investments. The obsession with replicating our body shape in machines seems an echo of our collective vanity, a technological narcissism very antiquate that dates back to the work ‘Rur‘by Karel čopek, who coined the term “robot” in 1920. Why do we insist on robots with two legs when the wheels are more efficient In most environments? Boston Dynamics He has invested decades and hundreds of millions to get Atlas to walk like a human, when a robot with mechanical traction would have exceeded the same obstacles with a fraction of the energy cost. Why arms and hands that mimic ours when specialized appendices could make certain tasks better? The history of industrial robotics shows us that Specialization exceeds generalization. A six -axis industrial robotic arm specifically designed for welding is infinitely more precise than any attempt to replicate human skill. The answer says more about our psychology than about pragmatic engineering. There is something atavistic in our desire to create in image and likeness. According to the article WSJ, Ubtech humanoid robots It takes four times more than a human to load a simple container (twelve seconds vs. three). A fact that should be an alarm signal for anyone with a critical sense. Perhaps we are confusing the map with the territory, aesthetics with functionality. Let’s look where something interesting is really happening: in those same Chinese factories, success does not come from the isolated humanoid, but from ecosystems where robots live in all possible formseach specialized in what he knows best. Automated guided vehicles, robotic arms, intelligent conveyor belts, interior drones … an entire artificial biodiversity that operates together. Nature did not choose a single way for all animals, why should we fall into that morphological trap? Image: Asianroboticsreview. Humanoid robots promoters argue that they will better adapt to environments designed for humans without modifying them. A reasoning that seems impeccable until we deepen: not We constantly modify our environments to adapt them to new technologies? Yes Instagram is changing cities. The history of industrialization is precisely to adapt spaces to machines, not the other way around. It is the same mirage that we still see with autonomous cars, determine to maintain that layout of seats looking at the front when there is no longer steering wheel or driver. What a waste of possibilities. Zoox, the autonomous vehicle company bought by Amazon, understood it well when he designed Its robotic taxi: Without a steering wheel, with confronted seats and an experience designed from scratch, not as a compensation of what already existed. Innovation will require that we stop contemplating the robotic navel and start thinking about specific needs and specific solutions, not anthropomorphic nostalgia. Tesla, with Your optimusneed Human operators to control their humanoids While they pretended autonomy in their October event. A perfect metaphor of how our obstinacy for human form leads us to theatricalize what we still cannot achieve. In the end the race that matters is not that of the robot that best imitates our stumbling blocks when lowering stairs, but of the one that solves problems of ways that we cannot even imagine. The real revolutionary robot may not look like us, and that will be its greatness. Perhaps we should remember that the wheel – the invention that our civilization has transformed the most – does not exist in nature. Real innovation begins when we stop imitating ourselves. In Xataka | The US robots manufacturers have asked their government for help. If you do not get China, you will win this race Outstanding image | Xataka

The US robots manufacturers have asked their government for help. If you do not get China, you will win this race

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Tesla, Boston Dynamics, Agility Robotics and other US companies that are dedicated to the design and manufacture of robots are concerned about the competitiveness of Chinese robotics companies. So much, in fact, that According to SCMP several members of its directives They have gathered just a few hours ago With legislators in Washington, DC for teach them their products and ask them to define a national strategy that seeks to reinforce US robotics companies. For Chinese administration, smart robots are a national priority. In fact, this industry is closely linked to two other strategic sectors: the production of avant -garde semiconductors and the artificial intelligence (AI). In 2015 President Xi Jinping announced The “Made in China 2025” planan initiative that pursued to take the country to a world leadership position in thirteen strategic technologies. One of them are smart robots, and, although China does not yet lead, its competitiveness in this sector is growing. The US robotics companies ask for the creation of a federal office “Automation and robotics are going through a revolution that will allow the total automation of all strategic and manufacturing industries … “I think the US has a great opportunity to win. We are leaders in AI and we are building some of the best robots in the world.” This text is signed by Dylan Patel, Reyk Knuhttsen, Niko Ciminelli, Jeremie Eliahou Ontiveros, Joe Ryu and Robert Ghilduta, six experts from SEMIANALYSISan American consultant specialized in the analysis of semiconductor industries and AI. His forecast clarifies very well the context in which the meeting that I have mentioned a few lines above between US companies dedicated to robotics and US legislators has occurred a few hours ago. Jeff Cardenas, co -founder and general director of the emerging company specialized in the manufacture of Apptronik humanoid robots, has pointed out What is at stake. “The next race in the field of robotics will be promoted by AI and will be a competition open to anyone (…) I think that the US has a great opportunity to win. We are leaders in AI and we are building some of the best robots in the world, but We need a national strategy If we want to continue moving forward and staying at the forefront “, He has pointed Cardenas. According to American businessmen, a national strategy would help robotics to climb production and promote the adoption of robots as the physical manifestation of AI. We will see if this initiative finally thrives. Image | Ubtech Robotics More information | SCMP In Xataka | Chinese scientists claim to have created something groundbreaking: the fastest and most efficient transistor that exists

Figure creates a system to make large -scale humanoid robots. And of course, there will be robots manufacturing robots

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We had something forgotten to robots, but for A few months We don’t stop to return to hear about them. There are important efforts from companies such as Nvidia – who just put All meat on the grill-, Boston Dynamics or Teslabut there is another company that is pushing strong in this sector. It is called Figure, and has just announced a promising project. Botq. This is the name of the mass manufacturing platform of humanoid robots Announced by Figure. The idea is simple: to create a totally oriented infrastructure to that production of high volumes of robots that end up being used in all types of scenarios. 12,000 humanoid robots per year. The first generation of Botq will be able to produce 12,000 humanoid robots a year, but the company highlights that this is only the beginning “and we will climb considerably from there.” Manufacture with vertical integration. The company will control the construction process and its quality to ensure that the robots that end in the market have according to them the highest quality. They have also been working on software solutions for months to attend these high volume manufacturing processes. Robots building robots. The Humanoid Robots of Figure They already caught our attention last summer, and now these robots will participate in the manufacture of other humanoid robots. That, they say, will happen this year, but in addition “the number of humanoid robots involved (in manufacturing) will grow substantially over time to increase the automation of production lines.” By the way: Elon Musk has an identical idea. Figure 03 on the way. Its current humanoid robot was complex both in necessary elements and in manufacturing processes, but with it they have learned how they can reduce the number of components and how to improve production. And more efficient processes. Thus, instead of CNC machines they will use techniques such as injection molding or pressure foundry that allow “thousands of hours of manufacturing.” In fact, in some components that needed a week to be manufactured with CNC machines, times have gone from only 20 seconds. Image | Figure In Xataka | China’s robots represent an existential threat to the US, according to semi -health experts

The future will be full of robots, says Nvidia. And just launch a tools to win that race

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The event GTC 2025 Nvidia began yesterday with an inaugural talk in which Jensen Huang machine -gunned us with a real Building burst. Among them, especially those focused on an area in which the company is especially optimistic: robotics. Foundational model. In March 2024 NVIDIA He already told us about his Project Grootand now said project has crystallized in the call Isaac Gr00t N1which qualify as the first open foundational model for humanoid robots. That is to say: the model is pretended, but it can be customized for all types of scenarios, both “domestic” and industrial. “The era of generalist robotics is here”. Huang declared how this new era began with this launch, and pointed out that thanks to Isaac Gr00t N1 and new data generation systems and learning for robots, developers can create much more capable robots. Robotic labor. The CEO of Nvidia highlighted how “it is very likely that this is the largest industry of all. At the end of this decade, at least 50 million workers will miss in the world. We would be more delighted to pay $ 50,000 to each one to come to work; we will probably have to pay the robots 50,000 dollars a year (instead).” Humanoid robots in sight. In The last part of your presentation Two and a half hours, the Nvidia CEO focused precisely on robotics, and for example showed videos of humanoid robots Neo gamma of the company 1x, which are based on Isaac Gr00t N1 and that already show their Potential as domestic robots. Other companies like Boston Dynamics –Creators of Atlas-, Quesoe Robotics and Neura Robotics are also developing this type of robots and have enjoyed preliminary access to the Nvidia robotic platform. Think quickly, think slowly. This foundational model uses a double architecture inspired by human cognition. Thus, system 1 is “a fast thinking action model” similar to what humans have with reflexes and intuition. System 2, enhanced by a vision model, is “a model of slow thought” that reasons about its environment and the instructions he receives and then raised his actions. Learning to move. This model therefore raises a pillar to develop robots (humanoids or not) that can operate in the real world. Thus, GR00T N1 can generalize and adapt to common tasks such as taking objects, moving them with one or two arms or carrying them from one place to another. Basic and limited operations are at the moment, but they are an important first step for the robots of the future. Basically these robots are learning to walk. A customizable model. Nvidia offers large information so that developers can start working with this model. Thus, we have both the Technical information Like project files available in Github. And data to train robots. Robots need huge amounts of data to be trained and learn to interact in the physical world. Nvidia ACBA to offer A huge and available data set in Hugging Face for this area. They are 15 TB of data that represent “more than 320,000 trajectories for robotic training”, in addition to 1,000 “scenarios” Scene Description (Openusd) to contribute to that training. Collaboration with Disney and Deepmind. Another of the robotic projects is the alliance with these companies to develop Newtonan Open Source physics engine that allows robots to learn how to manage tasks of all kinds with greater precision. Disney will be one of the first to use these robots, and in fact Huang finished the demo with a unique co -presenter: a robot that he called Blue and that was inspired by the BDX droids of Star Wars. It is something that Disney already pointed out years agoand it is likely that this type of entertainment robots will end in their attraction parks. Image | Nvidia In Xataka | We believed that Atlas was the pinnacle of modern robotics. Boston Dynamics has just killed the famous hydraulic robot

China’s robots represent an existential threat to the US, according to semi -health experts

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“This is a call to action for the US and West. We are on the threshold of a non -linear transformation of The industrial societybut the basis on which US is intense is unstable. Automation and robotics They are going through a revolution which will allow the total automation of all strategic and manufacturing industries. These Smart robotic systems They will be the first industrial piece that will not be complementary, but completely additive: work 24/7 with a performance higher than any human being (…) “. “Currently the only country positioned to capture this level of automation is China, and, if it achieves it without the US to follow the same path, the expansion of production will be exclusive to China, which will represent an existential threat to the US when it is overcome in all its abilities.” This text is signed by Dylan Patel, Reyk Knuhttsen, Niko Ciminelli, Jeremie Eliahou Ontiveros, Joe Ryu and Robert Ghilduta, six experts from SEMIANALYSIS. This American consultant specializes in the analysis of the semiconductor industries and the artificial intelligence (AI), and their studies are usually reasonably accurate. China’s technological and scientific development rhythm is overwhelming The lines of the semi -toalysis report that I just mentioned contain a lot of interesting information, but without a doubt the most forceful reflection of how many they put on the table is none other than the great capacity that China has in the technological, scientific, and, of course, economic. It is evident that they all go hand in hand, but this attention call will hardly take off the US administrations and Western countries. We can be sure that their slow reflexes is not caused by ignorance. China has the necessary capacity and resources to dispute its world leadership position to the US The US government led by Joe Biden openly recognized the document that collects its National Security Strategy October 2022 that China has the necessary capacity and resources To dispute the US Its world leadership position. The social, economic, military and technological development that the country led by Xi Jinping has experienced during the last two decades supports this conclusion. The following literal extract of this document reflects very clearly why the US government considers China a threat: “The Popular Republic of China (RPC) is the only competitor that has both the intention of remodeling international order and, increasingly, the economic, diplomatic, military and technological capacity to do so. Beijing has the ambition to create a wide sphere of influence in the regions of the Indian and the Pacific, as well as to become the leading world power.” These lines perfectly condense the background history that has triggered The international situation in which we are. Anyway, as we have just seen, semi -health experts emphasize the development of robotics and automation technologies in China. In their text they do not speak of the possibility that the country of Xi Jinping use Robots for military applications; What they maintain is that this technology represents an existential threat to the US Due to its ability to radically transform the industrial model of which not only the country currently led by Donald Trump, but also Japan, South Korea, Taiwan or a good part of European countries, among other nations. At the current situation, staying behind in strategic field like this is not an option. Image | Generated by Xataka with Dall-e More information | SEMIANALYSIS In Xataka | Chinese scientists claim to have created something groundbreaking: the fastest and most efficient transistor that exists

Gemini Robotics is his plan for robots to act in the real world

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Robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) go hand in hand. It would be useless to develop humanoid robots capable of lifting tons, with state -of -the -art sensors, if we did not have an intelligent system that would allow them to interpret the environment and act accordingly. Without ia, a modern robot would be little more than a lot of sophisticated but useless hardware. They are the Advanced algorithms Those who transform that gross power into machines capable of learning, optimize their performance and respond autonomously to the challenges that are presented to them. From Asimothe iconic Honda robot of the 2000 Sophia, Tesla optimus either FigureAI has made its way in humanoid robotics. However, we are still far from seeing machines that really match the versatility of the human body. As advanced as they are, they still have trouble moving in un controlled environments and manipulating everyday objects can be a real challenge. Gemini Robotics: Google’s bet to take AI to the physical world Meanwhile, in the digital world, AI advances at a completely different rate. He is already able to hold conversations very close to those of a person, overcome exams with surprising scores and solve complex problems with a speed that until a few years ago seemed science fiction. A contrast that makes it clear that, although artificial intelligence progresses by leaps and bounds, there is still much Way to go in its integration with robotics. These challenges are leading to a new generation of AI models specifically for this discipline. Google, as expected, does not want to be left behind and already works on solutions that promise to take humanoid robots one step further. His bet goes through Gemini 2.0, that now has two versions designed to improve the interaction and control of these machines. On the one hand, Gemini Robotics It focuses on vision, language and action (VLA), which allows you to take direct control of robots and improve your response capacity in dynamic environments. On the other, Gemini Robotics-Er It is designed for robotics experts, giving them the necessary tools to develop and execute their own programs with advanced reasoning skills. Gemini Robotics-Er stands out in spatial reasoning with detection and signaling of 3D objects Google has identified three essential qualities that, as they explain, must have robots to be really useful for people. Generality. A good robot should not only execute predefined tasks, but also adapt to unpublished situations and solve problems on the march. It must be able to function in new environments, handle unknown objects and interpret varied instructions without depending on prior training. According to internal tests, its performance in unforeseen tasks far duplicates that of other vision-language models-last generation. Interactivity In a world in constant change, robots must be able to communicate naturally and respond to real -time instructions. Gemini Robotics includes commands in everyday language and in multiple languages, adapting their behavior according to conversation or environment. In addition, it continually monitors what happens around it and adjusts its actions based on new orders or changes in the stage. Skill. Many tasks that humans perform effortlessly require extremely precise motor skills, something that most robots have not yet managed to dominate. Gemini Robotics, however, is capable of performing complex tasks of several steps that require a thorough manipulation, such as folding Origami or packing a snack in a Ziploc bag, demonstrating a higher level of skill. Gemini Robotics not only stands out in the resolution of unforeseen tasks, but its generalization capacity far as the performance of other vision-language-action models. According to Google’s technical reportis able to adapt to unpublished scenarios and make decisions without prior training, bringing robots to real autonomy. In addition, it has been designed to function with different types of robots. Although he trained mainly with Aloha 2, a two -arms platform, he has also proven to control systems such as arms Frankaused in laboratories, and even more advanced humanoids such as Apollo, developed by Apptronik. Its flexibility makes it a model adaptable to various applications, from industry to assistance. For now, there is no scheduled date for a generalized deployment of Gemini Robotics or Gemini Robotics-Er. Technology is still developing and, for the moment, only a small group of companies is having access to these tools. Google Deepmind is collaborating with Apptronik in the construction of the next generation of humanoid robots, exploring how to integrate these models of AI in more advanced systems. In addition, some trusted tests, such as Agile Robots, Agility Robotics, Boston Dynamics and Enchanted Toolsthey are already testing Gemini Robotics-Er, although it is not clear if that access will be expanded in the future. Meanwhile, Google Deepmind continues to work on new security frames and benchmarks to evaluate the possible risks of AI in physical environments. All this makes it clear that, although the project progresses, there is still a long way before this technology reaches the general public. Images | Google Deepmind In Xataka | Faced with an AI that says yes to everything, a concern: this will never create an Einstein or a Newton

thousands of robots with a cat’s face

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Japan is turning its services with thousands of cat -looking robots that transport dishes and glasses in more than 2,000 restaurants. It is not something that we have not seen in certain Spanish restaurants, but In Japan it is being much more accentuated in capillarity and capabilities of these robots. It is a country’s response to a perfect demographic storm: its population is aged and is getting more and more, and has a serious shortage of labor. Why is it important. These robots do not replace humans completely, but work together with them, allowing older or foreign people – immigration is key to covering work scarcity – can do work that would otherwise be too demanding at physical or linguistic level. Skylark Holdings, the largest restaurant chain with Japan table service, has deployed about 3,000 robots-gate Equipped with 3D sensors, dozens of facial expressions and ability to transport heavy dishes. In figures. The service robot market in Japan will triple its value in the next five yearsreaching 400,000 million yen (2.7 billion dollars) in 2030. worldwide, the sector already moves 17.2 billion dollars annually. Japan has the lowest unemployment rate among OECD countries, 2.4%. By 2040 it will have a deficit of eleven million workers. Almost 40% of the Japanese population will be 65 years or older in 2065. In the hospitality sector, there are three vacancies for each job applicant. Between the lines. The robotic solution responds to a government strategy. The Japanese government is actively promoting the hiring of foreign workers and encouraging companies to retain employees over 65 years of age through subsidies. Skylark This transformation illustrates well: it uses more than 4,000 workers over 65 years (almost double that in 2020) and has increased its percentage of part -time part -time personnel up to 3.3% (compared to 2.6% in 2020). Yasuko Tagawa, 71, works twenty hours a week at a taste in Tokyo. “My work is no problem when I work with robots,” he explains while cleaning tables. Approximately half of their tasks are now performed with machine assistance. “At my age it becomes more difficult to move,” he acknowledges Bloomberg. Beyond the hospitality. The robotic revolution is not limited to restaurants. The careful care sector, which provides for a deficit of 570,000 caregivers by 2040, is quickly adopting these technologies. In the residence Flos Higashi-Kojiya de Tokyo, caregivers have been using automated devices for years To lift residents, monitor the behavior of people with dementia and facilitate communication. Sensors under mattresses record sleep, heart rate and breathing, showing real -time data that allow staff to supervise forty residents of a look. Yes, but. Despite their potential, service robots have limitations and initial investment can be prohibitive for some companies. They cannot completely replace human judgment or essential interpersonal skills in many works in the services sector. However, for Yasuko Tagawa, the future with his companions Robot-Gato is promising: “Perhaps they can also help in the kitchen,” he says while caressing one of the robots. “Thank you for your work. I will tell you.” In Xataka | Amira is the most disturbing MWC: an ultra -rear robot with synthetic skin that reacts to us Outstanding image | Gankilyuu

Its protagonists are humanoid robots and goes for long

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China is openly promoting the development of humanoid robots as its next great technological revolution after its success with electric cars. A few days ago, according to NikkeiShenzen activated a plan that includes financing and political support to promote advances in components, AI chips and biomimetic technologies. Why is it important. It is a movement that coincides and much with Elon Musk’s plans with Tesla, whose Optimus robot It could begin its production at the end of this year, first for internal use and then to market from 2026. This convergence has a lot to do with the entrance of Tesla in China and the effect it had when transforming its electric car industry. In figures. 56% of the 100 traded companies dedicated to robotics are based in China, according to A Morgan Stanley report. In addition, 45% of companies that customize robots for the end user are Chinese. The context. This plan is accompanied by several similar initiatives since 2023. Shanghai wants to create a 1 billion yuan robotics industry (about 137,000 million dollars) this year. While, Beijing has announced a fund of 13,000 million dollars for robotics and a humanoid innovation center. Paul Gong, head of automotive research at UBS Investment Bank, Describe To Musk as the “spiritual leader” of the sector, a paper that also played with electric vehicles. “The introduction of the concept of humanoid robot has led many Chinese companies to explore this address,” he says. The threat. The intensification of geopolitical tensions could have consequences. Lu Hanchen, director of Shenzhen Gaogong Industry Research, warns that the United States could restrict the export of optimus robots to China and block the entry of Chinese humanoid robots into the US market, referring to concerns about data security and data management. And now what? According to Bernstein Research projectionshumanoid robots could reach: By 2025: less than 10 million units for entertainment, R&D and education. By 2028: tens of millions for specific tasks in general environments. By 2035: more than 100 million for general tasks in hospitals and restaurants. By 2050: more than 1,000 million performing most human work. The collaboration with Chinese suppliers will be basic for Tesla. At the same time, Chinese companies will move trying to reduce foreign component dependence. It is an interesting paradox: Washington and Beijing have an increasingly tense relationship, but at the same time their industrial ecosystems remain intertwined. The race for humanoid robots is intuited as another scenario in which mutual dependence and atrocious competition between both blocks will have to live together. And the figure of Musk will win integers in that clash. In Xataka | Unitree is one of the Chinese technological jewels. He wants to do with robots the same thing Xiaomi did with mobiles Outstanding image | UNITREE

We already have so many “humanoid” robots that it costs to differentiate some of the tros. This chart fixes it

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We are determined to create robots that look like us. It all started in 1980 with a original Boston Dynamics that already had prototypes of robots capable of Give mortal jumps and walk to Pata Cojawith designs that would later be recovered for wonders such as Spot. The industry has advanced a lot in these 30 years and of those robots almost from the science fiction of the 80s, we have moved to humanoid robots with amazing abilities. And in this graph prepared by Visual Capitalist We can see some of the most representative in recent months: Police photo. The Boston Dynamics HD Atlas was the one that began this fever for humanoid robots. We have seen it do everything, but life is hard and The time for retirement arrived. A new generation, the new Atlas, stronger and capable of its joints, reached the company’s testing field now owned by Hyundaibut as can be seen in the graph, it is not very different from the rest of the competitors. Chinese models are missing. In this kind of police file, we have a majority presence of American robots, being the PHOENIX of Sanctuary AI and the H1 of Unitree the only ones who are not Americans. And yes, it is true that US companies are very focused on the creation of these devices, but many China models are missing. The Asian giant is immersed in a technological revolution (despite the severe western restrictions) and has within its borders companies that They are competing Not only to create robots to integrate into your society, but do it on a large scale. One of the maximum exponents, apart from the UNITREE H1, is the Agibot company with the models A2 and A2 Max. Like Americans, they have a IA processor that allows you to collect data from abroad and act accordingly. In addition, these models are multimodal, so they also understand information provided through text or audio. There are also the Robothera Star1 (considered the fastest in the world), the Ubtech Walker S1 or the GR-1 of Fourier Intelligence. China wants to work. Despite all those absences, it is clear that we have been seeing demonstrations of these robots for years, but few examples of them performing the work for which they have been programmed in the real world (with exceptions like BMW’s figure). It is precisely China where the accelerator are most treading at the moment due to the need. The GR-1, for example, was programmed to exercise as a nurse with the aim of responding to a need: The country is increasingly old And there is no generational relief capable of taking care of their elders, or who wants work in some industries. The intention of the country It is to create a National Network of Services for the Elderly in 2029 with the aim that all older citizens have access to basic services. Among the tasks of these robots, are domestic services, health monitoring or emotional company. But we can not only talk about humanoid robots, since China too He is testing robots ‘Lazarillos’ And it has its own spot working as a mobile paper. 2025 looks like the year. The interesting thing is that, beyond the tests in some scenarios in China and the United States, the main players in this segment are clear that 2025 should be the year in which the explosion of robots begins. At the end of 2024, Agibot said they were ready for their robots to take the streets thanks to 1,000 models produced; Tesla wants to produce in mass Optimus gen 2 This 2025, with between 50,000 and 100,000 units Facing 2026 And the Chinese government itself marked 2025 as a target year so that the robots of their companies are available to buy. I, robot. There are many other companies, such as the Norwegian 1x with their Neo Beta and Neo Gamma whose objective will be to clean the house that are also in this wave of robotics, but beyond the companies that aspire to create mass robots this 2025, there are others that want to get into the car in one way or another. An example is goal, Mark Zuckerberg’s company that is betting strongly to the development of artificial intelligence and that, precisely, wants Its AI is the brain of some of these robots. And, speaking of great technological ones, We have Apple’s examplewhich also seems to be looking for the way to put the leg in the home robot segment, with a device similar to An iPad with robotic arm First and humanoid robots as a final objective. In the end, as we say, after years of demonstrations, it seems that 2025 will be the year in which robots will cease to be simple fair attractions to integrate into our day to day. In the day to who can and want pay themclear. In Xataka | You don’t need to blow your coffee too hot. This little “pet robot” does it for you

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