Robotics
Sony's AI robot Ace beats professional table tennis players
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Sony AI's table tennis robot Ace has challenged and sometimes defeated professional human players at an expert level. A study published Wednesday in Nature details how it learned via reinforcement learning and performed on an Olympic-sized court at Sony's Tokyo headquarters. The robot uses nine camera eyes to track the ball's spin by its logo.
China unveiled advanced military technology including robot dogs and an AI-enabled underwater system that can neutralise mines at a defence expo.
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The two-legged Tron 1 robot from LimX Dynamics, resembling a Star Wars AT-ST walker, has been showcased in new videos performing tasks like tour guiding and delivery. The $25,000 machine, initially tested at CES with basic remote control, now displays advanced programmed capabilities. Developers highlight its potential for various real-world uses.
Nvidia's GTC event at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center featured demonstrations of several robots, including those from IntBot, Humanoid, and Noble Machines. Attendees interacted with AI-powered bots providing directions and fetching items via fleet control. The displays illustrated potential advancements in robotics, as predicted by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
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Dyson has introduced the Spot+Scrub AI, its first robot vacuum that cleans both wet and dry messes. The device uses AI to detect and remove stains, competing with brands like Roborock and Shark. A reporter saw it in action at Dyson's Soho store.
Tesla's China team has shared a teaser image showing a new version of the Optimus robot's hands with proportions and finger structures similar to those of a human. The image, posted on Weibo and reposted on X, suggests improved dexterity for the humanoid robot. This development highlights ongoing refinements to one of Optimus's key components.
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Experts argue that physical AI, involving robots and autonomous machines interacting with the real world, may provide a direct path to artificial general intelligence. Elon Musk's comments on Tesla's Optimus robots highlight this potential, amid growing investments in related technologies. The year 2026 is seen as a key inflection point for the field.
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