Nvidia unveiled GR00T 2, an open robot AI model trained partly on 100,000 hours of human video. Foxconn and Siemens are testing it for factory work.
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Formic CEO Saman Farid says a capable robot and a productive one are “two very different challenges”. His robot-rental firm has raised $50M.
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A companion robot-slash-lamp, Mori resembles a mushroom, with a glowing head and eyes that emerge from the base. It’s designed to proactively help you relax and connect with nature. It’s cute, stylish even. But I’m deeply skeptical about a robot connecting me with nature, and even more so of one whose company claims it’s alive. Mori is available to order now for $649, in four colors. [Video: Mori companion robot]
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In an excerpt from his book, “Innovate for Impact: A Roadmap to Sustainable Technology Beyond AI,” Alessandro Crimi explains that a tax on automation is more effective than retraining labor.
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