Robots

The next AI race exposes the limits of language

Large language models – the technology underpinning the vast majority of today’s AI investment – have proven far more grounded than critics expected.

China’s robot boom hits an unexpected speed bump – a cautious Beijing

Chinese street dancer Wu Yufei performs alongside Unitree Robotics humanoid robots during a demonstration in Pasadena, California, on Sept 17.

BT50: THE NEXT CHAPTER

AI is about to get a body. How can we be ready?

While effective robots that mimic human dexterity are just beyond the horizon, their impact on societal and economic structure will likely be far wider.

Robots in Punggol to get help to cross the road when they deliver food and go on patrol

Sensors are planned for traffic lights at pedestrian crossings at the junction of Punggol Way and New Punggol Road as the robots may not have arms to press the push buttons.

Japan’s entertainment robots diversify with AI, offer comfort

Sharp’s new version of its AI-equipped interactive robot Poketomo is set for release in December.

AI humanoid robots to be deployed with Home Team officers by 2028

A humanoid robot is demonstrated turning a wheel during the official opening of the Home Team Humanoid Robotics Centre on Sept 30.

Home Team uses Nvidia’s latest AI chips to supercharge public safety robots

The Home Team Science and Technology Agency’s (HTX) chief AI officer Ang Chee Wee speaking at the NVIDIA AI Day conference in Singapore on Sept 23.

Hasta la vista, influencer: ‘Terminator’ robot floors US prankster in cage fight

Robotics startup REK organised on Sept 18 a cage match featuring influencer Frankie LaPenna and its Terminator-esque robot Rekbot.

China’s robot dancers limber up for America’s Got Talent final

Chinese street dancer Wu Yufei performs alongside Unitree humanoid robots in Pasadena, California ahead of their performance in the Season 21 finals of America’s Got Talent on Sept 22.

Humanoid robots draw billions in investment, but just 7,000 sales worldwide

The relatively small number of humanoid robot sales contrasts with forecasts for a boom in the coming years.

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